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Compression connector system

US8899994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2012
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/627
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical interconnect system comprises: a clamping collar having a slot for receiving a bifurcated flexible circuit; a contact strip comprising a plurality of electrical contacts aligned with respective pads on the bifurcated flexible circuit when the legs of the bifurcated area are spread apart; and, a compression latch member to engage the clamping collar and compress the pads against their respective contacts on the contact strip.

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