Electrical connector system with member having layers of different durometer elastomeric materials
US5873740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly which utilizes a double layered elastomeric for a pressure exertion member wherein the two, individual layers are of different hardness. The first layer is of a relatively low durometer elastomeric material while the second layer is of higher durometer elastomeric material and includes several projections, e.g., for engaging a circuitized substrate such as a flexible circuit. Both layers preferably have the same spring rate, while the projections of the second layer may possess a variety of different configurations, e.g., cylindrical or boxlike. The individual projections may each include extension portions which in turn are positioned within corresponding openings within the substantially solid first layer.
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