Constant force apparatus and method

Details Constant force apparatus and method Constant force apparatus and method

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Nguyen, Tuyen T (Department: 2832)

Electrical connectors

With contact preventer or retractable cover part

Movably mounted

C361S689000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945800

ABSTRACT:
A constant force apparatus having a cam (12) with a non-planar surface (13), a compliant member (14) with a free end (18), a fixed end (16), and an intermediate contact area (20) therebetween, wherein the free end (18) of the compliant member (14) (slidably engages the non-planar surface (13) of the cam (12) and the compliant member (14) provides a substantially constant reaction force at the intermediate contact area (20) regardless of displacement (22) of the intermediate contact area (20). The compliant member (14) can further include a material capable of conducting electricity for use as an electrical contact. The apparatus can further comprise a docking station for use with a dockable unit to accept the dockable unit and provide an electrical connection thereto.

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