Electrical connector for interconnecting a printed circuit board to a ribbon cable
US4891019A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (2) has a series of terminals (14) which extend from a first surface (78) to a second surface (60). The terminals (14) have a cable terminating sections (16) provided proximate the first surface (78), and board engagement sections (20) provided proximate the second surface (60). Transition sections are provided between the cable terminating sections (16) and the board terminating sections (20). The transition sections are provided to compensate for the different centerline spacing of sections (16, 20). The transition sections have shoulders (26) provided thereon, the shoulders (26) cooperate with retention surfaces (68) of the connector (2) to insure that the terminals (14) are maintained in accurate alignment.
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