Electrostatic discharge contacts for blind mating connectors
US5478253A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/629
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrostatic discharge contact (70) comprises a proximal portion (72), a distal portion (74), and substantially flat outside (76) and inside surfaces (78) extending therebetween. Retention dimples (80) are disposed in spaced-apart relation on the proximal portion (72) of the outside surface (76). The retention dimples (80) are adapted to engage a corresponding cavity (100) in an insulative connector housing (15). An arm (82) extends away from proximal portion (72) of the electrostatic discharge contact (70). The arm (82) includes a rounded distal end (86) that is adapted to electrically engage a portion of a board mount (130) that is already assembled to the electrical connector (10).
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