Low insertion force connector

Details Low insertion force connector Low insertion force connector

1977-12-23

1979-12-04

Desmond, E. F.

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339 17L, 339176MP, H05K 107

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041769007

ABSTRACT:
A low insertion force connector assembly comprising a number of contact modules. Each contact module includes a nonconductive contact carrier housing having oppositely facing sides and comprising, extending between the oppositely facing sides, a pair of cam openings and a notch. Included in each contact carrier housing is at least one electrical spring contact cantilevered in the contact carrier housing and extending adjacent one of the openings and along a side of the notch. The contact modules are aligned with the notches in a common row and the openings in first and second aligned rows. Also included in the connector assembly are first and second cam actuating means extending through, respectively, the first and second rows of openings. Each cam actuating means is adapted for actuating all of the cantilevered contacts adjacent the openings in the corresponding row into contact with a member inserted into the aligned notches.

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ZIF Connector (lever activated), AMP Inc. Dwg. No. 3720-24D-143.

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