Surface mount, miniature connector
US4695106A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/737
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A surface mount electrical connector for use on printed circuit boards including plug and receptacle connectors is disclosed for use with parallel and perpendicular printed circuit boards. Box and pin terminals are positioned in rows adjacent a ground bus. The connectors are attached to the boards by posts on the ground bus. The terminals are insertable in cavities in the connector housings and can be retained in a partially inserted position. Mounting the connector housing on the printed circuit board independently inserts the terminals fully into housing cavities with compliant solder tails on each terminal being in contact with conductive pads on the boards despite deformities or warpage of the boards.
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