Stacking connector assembly of variable size
US5382168A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/716
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stacking connector assembly of adjustable height comprises a matable connector member mounted on a circuit board engaging positioning plate by a pair of spacing arms which are integrally formed in one piece with either the positioning plate or the matable connector member and are severable to selected lengths. Lead forming posts extend from a rear face of the connector member, away from a mating face, and the positioning plate is formed with a series of post receiving through-apertures, predetermined of which are of smaller cross-section than the posts to receive posts as a force fit.
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