Direct circuit to circuit stored energy connector
US5873739A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/88
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low cost, high energy direct circuit to circuit stored energy connector is disclosed. The connector precisely aligns and interconnects conductors of "flexible circuits" directly to mating contacts on printed circuit boards. The connector uses the flexible circuit conductors themselves to aid in alignment and eliminates the need for precise control of the outside dimensions of a flexible circuit's dielectric backplane or a precisely located alignment hole. The connector is a zero insertion force (ZIF) type, and is a high density surface mount. The connector comprises two major components: a connector housing and a circuit interconnection spring assembly. The housing is configured with a device for forming a direct flexible circuit conductor to printed circuit board mating contact interconnection. The circuit is retained in position by a multi-function spring assembly rotatably positionable with respect to the housing. Rotation of the spring assembly from an open to a shut position allows the spring assembly to: a) work in conjunction with the housing to positively align the circuit in position, b) pull the circuit into position within the housing, c) ensure adequate force is appli…
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