Patent · US Expired

Terminal adapter and relay combination

US5580262A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 14, 1994
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/023
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-pin terminal adapter for connection to a printed circuit board comprises a generally rectangular substrate having a row of transversely extending guide grooves distributed in equally spaced relation over each of its four sides. A multiplicity of contact pins each extend discretely in and through the guide grooves for connection with the printed circuit board. The substrate has a cavity dimensioned to receive an integrated circuit for connection between the multi-pin terminal adapter and a relay socket which is releasably connected to the substrate.

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