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Microconnector with a high density of contacts

US4684181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1985
Grant dateAug 4, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/88
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microconnector with a high density of contacts which make it possible to connect N parallel electrodes to N electrical conductors. The microconnector comprises a support able to receive the electrodes, N electrically conductive, flexible, elastic wires, respectively connected to the N conductors and fixed to an insulating part movable relative to said support in such a way that the wires are parallel and each of them can come into contact with a single electrode as a result of a displacement of the insulating part when the electrodes are fitted in the support. A cam is provided for moving the part in such a way as to bring about simultaneous contacts between the respective electrodes and wires. The microconnector can be used in connection with flat screen display means.

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