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Orthogonal card edge connector

US9583851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20136
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, according to one embodiment, includes a first end having several first contacts configured for coupling with a circuit board, a second end oriented about orthogonal to the first end, and a plurality of leads connecting the first and second contacts. The second end has a plurality of second contacts configured for coupling directly with a card edge of an electronic device. The orientation of the second end relative to the first end is fixed. A system, according to another embodiment, includes a circuit board, a plurality of such connectors.

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