Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Patent
1988-01-06
1989-07-25
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
439247, H01R 2370
Patent
active
048508853
ABSTRACT:
A connector mounting system allows a measure of lateral motion for a connector relative to its printed circuit board to accommodate any thermal expansion of the board. A mounting bracket is connected between the connector and the printed circuit board and includes openings through which guide members extend, the openings having a larger dimension in at least the lateral dimension of the printed circuit board than that of the corresponding dimension of the guide member to allow a measure of lateral clearance and movement of the bracket relative the guide member. Each guide member includes a flange portion that captures the bracket and constrains the bracket and the connector from torque-induced movement where the connectors are not mounted in the direct line of force for either inserting or extracting the connector. Electrical connection between the pins of the header and the circuit board is accomplished by flexible printed circuit that accommodates lateral motion of the connector relative to the printed circuit board.
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Catalog 86-A Du Pont Connector Systems, 3-1986.
Abrams Neil
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
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