Cam mechanism for a zero-insertion-force connector

Details Cam mechanism for a zero-insertion-force connector Cam mechanism for a zero-insertion-force connector

1999-09-24

2000-11-14

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Including compound movement of coupling part

H01R 13631

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061461784

ABSTRACT:
A cam mechanism for driving a zero-insertion-force connector between open and closed positions is disclosed. The connector include a base for being mounted to a mother board. A cover is slidably mounted on the base. The cam mechanism includes a cam having a head rotatably mounted on the base, a body located between the base and the cover and a bottom face supported by the cover. First and second depressions are formed on the body of the cam and angularly spaced from each other 90 degrees. A positioning arm is integrally formed with the base. The positioning arm has a bulge formed at its free end. When the cam is rotated to a position wherein the bulge is fittingly received in the first depression, the cam pushes the cover relative to the base to reach the open position. When the cam is rotated to a position wherein the bulge is fittingly received in the second depression, the cam pushes the cover relative to the base to reach the closed position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5707247 (1998-01-01), Konstad
patent: 5855489 (1998-01-01), Walker

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