Printed circuit connector with spark gap for discharging excess voltage
US4828506A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T4/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector (12) for flexible printed circuits comprises connector contacts (22) associated with a moulded plastics body (10) each having a first terminal (24) for connection to conductors of the printed circuit and a second terminal (28) e.g. providing part of a plug connector and a securing member (30) attached e.g. by ultrasonic welding retaining the contacts (22) in position and have moulded therein discharge contacts (36) each spaced from a respective one of the contacts (22) by a distance (which may be chosen according to the discharge voltage required) corresponding to a desired spark gap. Preferably the connector (12) has means (34) associated with the member (30) by which the connector is secured in a desired position e.g. on a car body. Preferably the contacts (36) are connected to a common conductor (38) which is earthed e.g. by contact with a screw used with the means (34) to secure the connector (12).
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