Interconnection components with integral conductive elastomeric sheet material, and method of manufacturing same
US6497583B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/007
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interconnection component with integral conductive elastomeric sheet material, comprising a connector frame and an elastomeric conductive polymer interface (ECPI) integrally coupled to the connector frame, the ECPI defining a series of spaced conductive columns through its thickness. Also described is a method of forming an interconnection component with integral conductive elastomeric sheet material, comprising providing a connector frame, casting uncured elastomeric conductive polymer interface (ECPI) material onto the connector frame, and curing the ECPI in the presence of a magnetic field, to integrally couple the ECPI to the connector frame, and create a series of spaced conductive columns through the ECPI thickness.
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