Geometrical instruments
Patent
1982-09-23
1985-03-12
McQuade, John
Geometrical instruments
339 97P, 339 99R, 339154A, 339176MF, H01R 1362
Patent
active
045041024
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connection adapter and method for using the same is provided for connecting the fixed electrical terminals of a unit which are positioned in a regular matrix with an array of parallel electrical conductors. An intermediate adapter provides parallel passages through an insulating housing in which formed flat conductors across the width of the passages provide spring elements to engage the terminal contacts of the matrix in good electrical contact within the passages. Intermediate connector elements having adapter portions considerably narrower than the passages provided. The adapter portions are fixedly connected to self-cutting and connecting contacts laterally offset from the centerlines of their adapter portions. Spring contact means is provided by the adapter portions of the intermediate connector elements to permit insertion of the adapter portions into the passages at variable orientations to engage the flat conductors and permit the contacts to be placed in the variety of positions needed to contact the parallel electrical conductors. The connector elements are then cast into that position. The parallel electrical conductors are held in place by a back up member permitting penetration cutting and contacting by the contacts of the connector elements.
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Dorfman John C.
Kline Thomas M.
McQuade John
T-Bar Incorporated
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