Connector for a flexible conductor

Details Connector for a flexible conductor Connector for a flexible conductor

2006-09-07

2008-11-04

Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Including or for use with tape cable

With mating connection region formed by bared cable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445493

ABSTRACT:
A connector for a flexible conductor includes a connector body, a plurality of contacts provided in the connector body, an operator capable of vertically moving between a first position and a second position within the connector body, and a driver capable of moving between a first position and a second position relative to the connector body. The driver causes the operator to move vertically between the first and second positions correspondingly to a movement thereof between the first and second positions. The operator, in the first position, is in a position distant a predetermined spacing from the plurality of contacts so that a flexible conductor can be placed between the operator and the plurality of contacts, and, in the second position, is allowed to bring external terminals of the flexible conductor into contact, at a predetermined contact pressure, with the plurality of contacts.

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