Mechanical latch for mating printed circuit board connectors
US6030248A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical latch for increasing the mechanical integrity of board to board interconnection. The mechanical latch adds additional retention force utilizing a rigid mechanical connection. In a first embodiment, the latch is connected to a male mating connector via two screws through adjusting slots. Once the male and female connectors are engaged, the latch can be adjusted via a thumb tab so that retaining tabs engage with the backside of the female connector. The latch is then tightened via the screws to ensure a rigid mechanical connection.
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