Translating lockable card edge to card edge connector
US6406332B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/89
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A card edge connector with a plurality of card-receiving areas for receiving circuit board edges and an electrical contact designed to electrically connect circuit boards with edges inserted into the card-receiving areas. The card edge connector is designed to be used with at least two circuit boards installed within an apparatus, such as a computer chassis, in a fixed position. The card edge connector is designed to be removably installed on one of the circuit boards. The card edge connector is adapted to slide, or translate, over the circuit board on which it is installed and onto the contacts of another fixed circuit board. An electrical connection is established between the fixed circuit boards, which remain stationary while the card edge connector slides to form the electrical connection between them.
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