Methods and apparatus for securing electrical connectors
US6648667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/124
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for securing a first electrical connector mounted to an electronic module to a second electrical connector supported by a support structure, such that the first and second electrical connectors mate in an electrically conductive manner. The support structure can be an electrical board supported by a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch having a first end configured to engage the chassis and a lever portion configured to exert a force on the electronic module when in a first position. This force allows the first electrical connector to be urged towards the second electrical connector. The apparatus also has a compliant member configured to bias the lever portion away from the first position, and a catch configured to secure the latch in the first position.In the method, a first force is applied to the electronic module to urge the electronic module towards the board from a first position to a second position to thereby cause the first electrical connector to mate in an electrically conductive manner with the second electrical connector. Thereafter a second force is applied to the electronic module to maintain the electronic module in the second position. The…
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