PCB zero-insertion-force connector
US6116934A · kind A · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/88
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The PCB zero-insertion-force connector assembly has an actuating element. Upon the actuation of the actuating element, a PCB zero-insertion-force connector (1; 11-14) can be moved from a mounting position, allowing the insertion or removal of a PCB, into a connecting position, properly establishing the contact of the PCB, and vice versa. The actuating element of the novel PCB zero-insertion-force connector is integrated into a PCB guiding device, with the aid of which the PCB to be brought into connection with the PCB zero-insertion-force connector or already connected to the latter can be guided toward or away from the latter.
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