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Flexible printed circuit connector

US8616906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

An engaged protrusion is formed in a flat cable connected to a connector. The housing of the connector has an engaging protrusion rising in front of the position in which the engaged protruding portion is arranged when the flat cable is connected. A reinforced metal fitting has a reinforced protrusion raised along the engaging protrusion. The rear surface of the engaging protrusion is positioned to the rear of the rear surface of the reinforced protrusion. The rear surface of the reinforced protrusion is formed so as to extend upward and forward.

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