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Zero insertion force connector for printed circuit boards

US5123855A · kind A · utility

25Cited by
10References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1991
Grant dateJun 23, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1084
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pin-grid-array socket which has a cam plate for urging the normally open contacts from a normally open position to a normally closed position. A spring member is positioned in the socket to urge the cam plate to the closed position and maintain a force on the contacts to prevent premature failure of the socket.

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