Foldable stacking connector
US5161981A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/0133
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high density connector (10) includes a plastic housing (12) with covers (30, 38) hinged to a frame (14) and foldable thereagainst to compress a plurality of circuits (60, 67) fitted between the covers to engage and compress elastomeric members (46, 54) and be interconnected thereby through fasteners (76-82), clamping the assembly of circuits and housing together. Embodiments include having frame and cover hinged at the sides by hinges (36, 44) or at the ends by hinges (108, 116) and including integrally molded cover frame and hinges versions include interconnecting two or more boards from the same or opposite directions relative to the connector housing.
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