Mutliple-pin terminal adaptor
US5445526A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/023
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple-pin terminal adapter comprising a substrate and a multiplicity of electrical contact pins extending from above and below the substrate for connection with printed circuit boards. A first group of contact pins extend downwardly for connection with the underlying printed circuit board, while a second group of contact pins extend upwardly out of axial alignment with the first group to assume a generally meander or otherwise random formation whereby adjacent contact pins in the second group are spaced a sufficient distance apart from one another to facilitate access for solder connection. A relay socket means is also provided for use in combination with the terminal adapter to provide easy access for connection to printed circuit boards packed with high density electrical components.
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