Strain relief structure for connecting flat flexible cable to a circuit board
US5344338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/301
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A strain relief structure is provided for connecting a flat flexible cable to a circuit board. The flat flexible cable includes an array of parallel conductors, flexible insulation disposed around the conductors and a web of insulation disposed between adjacent conductors. The strain relief structure includes a body having at least one cable receiving aperture extending therethrough. A deflectable strain relief extends into the cable receiving aperture for engaging the web of insulation between at least a pair of conductors. Transverse walls, independent of the strain relief structure, extend into the cable receiving aperture for biasing at least one of the conductors out of the plane of the flat flexible cable.
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