Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...
Patent
1998-12-07
2000-06-13
Donovan, Lincoln
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...
439493, H01R 1200
Patent
active
060742208
ABSTRACT:
A high energy direct circuit stored energy connector precisely aligns and interconnects conductors of "flexible circuits" directly to mating contacts on printed circuit boards. The connector uses the flexible circuit conductors themselves to aid in alignment and eliminates the need for precise control of the outside dimensions of a flexible circuit's dielectric backplane or a precisely located alignment hole. The connector is a zero insertion force (ZIF) type, and is a high density surface mount. The connector comprises two major components: a connector housing and a circuit interconnection spring assembly. The housing is configured with a device for forming a direct flexible circuit conductor to printed circuit board mating contact interconnection. The circuit is retained in position by a multi-function spring assembly rotatably position able with respect to the housing. Rotation of the multi-function spring assembly from an open to a shut position allows the spring assembly to, among other functions,: a) work in conjunction with the housing to positively align the circuit in position, b) pull the circuit into position within the housing, c) ensure adequate force is applied to the circuit's dielectric backplane behind each of the circuit's conductors to guarantee proper electrical connection between the circuit and the printed circuit board, and d) provide a ground return from the circuit to the printed circuit board.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4630874 (1986-12-01), Renn et al.
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patent: 5549479 (1996-08-01), Elco et al.
Donovan Lincoln
Kohler, Esq. Kristin
Remus, Esq. Paul C.
Zarroli Michael C.
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