Electrical connector with improved ejectors and assembly
US5380213A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1084
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided with a housing, electrical contacts mounted to the housing, and ejectors pivotally mounted to the housing. The ejectors have pivot posts that extend in the same direction and spaced ejecting fingers. The pivot posts are axially slid into pivot holes at the edge of the housing along a first direction. The ejectors are then rotated in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction with the fingers being received in finger holes in the housing to thereby prevent the ejectors being inadvertently disconnected from the housing. The fingers and finger holes extend, at least partially, between adjacent contact receiving holes in the housing. Detent locating of the ejectors is provided at an open position and a closed position. The housing includes blocking projections to prevent connection of an integrated circuit chip other than in a predetermined position.
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