Actuatable connector system
US6672878B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/148
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system assembly for a computer includes a motherboard situated on a printed circuit board, and a daughterboard situated on a printed circuit board. In the system assembly the daughterboard is positioned parallel to the motherboard. The daughterboard is connected to the motherboard using a connector system. The connector system has a first portion affixed to either the motherboard or the daughterboard which includes a first capture feature and has an opening therein. A second portion has a second capture feature which mates with the first capture feature. A third portion is attached to the second portion of the connector system. A cam moves the third portion with respect to the second portion. A flexible circuit electrically connects the first end and the second end of the connector system. The flexible circuit is of a length to form a curve when the first end and the second end are connected between the first electrical component and the second electrical component.
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