Apparatus and method for electrical connector with flat cable adapter
US7901240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/5025
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector comprises an adapter housing coupled to a connector housing. An adapter insert has a first cavity formed therein. The first cavity is shaped to at least partially restrain motion in a first lateral axis of a flat cable placed therein. An apparatus for connecting a flat cable to an electrical connector comprises an adapter housing. An adapter insert has a first cavity shaped to at least partially restrain motion in a first lateral axis of a flat cable placed therein. An elastomer spring element is disposed in a second cavity in the adapter insert. The elastomer spring element imparts a squeeze on the flat cable at least partially restraining motion of the flat cable in a second lateral axis substantially orthogonal to the first lateral axis.
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