Connector and connector assembly for use with flex circuits
US8932083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/2442
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly comprises a plug device and a receptacle device which can be mated with each other. The plug device comprises an outer housing, a first circuit board, and a plug connector. The outer housing comprises an upper housing and a lower housing having a penetrating window. The plug connector comprises an insulative body and a first terminal group. The receptacle device comprises a casing and a receptacle connector. The casing has an insertion groove communicated with an outside and is engaged with the plug device and a receiving groove located under the insertion groove and communicated with the insertion groove. The receptacle connector comprises an insulative base and a second terminal group. Electrical connections are established between the contact portions of the second terminals and contact portions of corresponding first terminals of the first terminal group when the plug device is positioned in the insertion groove.
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