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Self-actuating connector for coupling microcomponents

US6837723B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/629
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A deflection element operating under control of selectively applied energy is used to achieve low insertion loss between mating elements. Once the elements are in proper relationship the deflection element is allowed to settle to its stable position thereby serving to lock the elements together.

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