Zero insertion force connector for cable-to-board applications
US5102346A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/89
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (2) is disclosed which includes an insulating housing (4) which includes a plurality of electrical terminals (100). The connector (2) also includes an actuator (50) which is moveable relative to the housing (4) to open the contact portion (128) for a zero insertion force entry of a stripped conductor of a multiple conductor cable (150). When the actuator is moved vertically downwards, the actuator bottom edge (61) engages an actuator arm (122) which allows the contacts to open and accept the conductor (152).
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