Modular circuit board bussing connector
US4897054A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/928
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular mother board or bus printed circuit board connector includes insulating housings, each having a row of contact receiving channels extending between longitudinal edges and intersecting a daughter board receiving slot. Flat stamped contact elements inserted in the channels have first and second resilient contact portions at opposite edges and resilient daughter board engaging contacts protruding into the slot. A bridge portion severable at different locations joins the first and second contact portions. The longitudinal edges of adjacent housings are adapted to be attached together to bring corresponding first and second contact portions into electrical engagement to effect desired combinations of connection both between adjacent modules and the daughter boards according to the locations at which the bridge portion is severed.
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