Board-to-board connector with mating indicating means
US9225086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/73
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A board-to-board connector comprises a first connector, a second connector and a switch. The first connector includes a first terminal and a first housing. The first housing includes a recessed portion and a first reinforcing bracket. The second connector includes a second terminal and a second housing. The second housing includes a raised portion and a second reinforcing bracket. The raised portion is insertable into the recessed portion. The switch detects the fit completion of the first connector and the second connector. The switch includes a plurality of switching members, each with the ability to contact another switching member. To signal mating, in one embodiment, an arm mounted on a bracket is pressed against a pad of a circuit board. In another embodiment, a contact portion on one housing contacts two members on the other housing. In another embodiment, the switch includes a connection between terminals disposed on each connector.
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