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Connector for flat flexible cable

US6726497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2002
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/88
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An FPC connector permits downsizing and not exerting residual stress on terminals irrespective of the pivoting position of an actuator while an FPC is not connected. The FPC connector is provided with biasing beams respectively arranged adjacent contact terminals disposed in an insulative housing. The biasing beams are pivotable about support points at intermediate portions thereof. The biasing beams are pivoted by means of pivotal actuator.

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