Flexible circuit connector
US5009607A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/79
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible circuit connector is presented which is used to electrically and mechanically connect a flexible circuit to a circuit board or other electronic device. The connector also functions to wipe off any residue or debris on the electrical contacts before final connection. The connector is comprised of a male plug and a female adapter. The male plug comprises two interlocking pieces including a block and a cover. These two pieces allow for easy assembly and disassembly of the plug in conjunction with a flexible circuit. The female adapter comprises a hood which may be fastened directly to a circuit board. Alternatively, the hood may be fastened to a base plate which has gold plated contacts and conductive pins which pass through and which are soldered to the circuit board.
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