Zero insertion force connector for printed circuit boards
US5123855A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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