Capacitively coupled connector for flexible printed circuit applications
US8475181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/2018
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A FPC connector has an insulative housing with a general U-shape that defines an opening that receives a free end of a length of FPC. The housing has a base and two leg portions and the leg portions have engagement arms that hold engage the FPC free end when inserted into the connector housing opening. A cover of the connector housing has press members that press the FPC and dielectric barriers thereon into contact with contacts on a circuit board.
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