Zero insertion force electrical connector with reliable actuation member
US6893283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1007
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A zero insertion force (ZIF) electrical connector (1) includes a base (2) forming an arcuate surface (216) at an end thereof, a cover (3) mounted on the base and defining an opening (32) in an end thereof, and an actuation member (4) for actuating the cover to slide along the base. The actuation member includes a driving shaft (40) located between the cover and the base and forming a cam (403) at an end thereof engaging in the opening of the cover, a coil spring (41) attached around an end of the driving shaft, and an operating lever (42) assembled to the end of the driving shaft. The operating lever defines a cutoff to forming an engaging surface (422). When the engaging surface abutting against the arcuate surface of the base, the operating lever can rotates automatically to a desired position under compression of the coil spring.
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