Fret assembly

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2001-01-29

2002-10-22

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Including or for use with tape cable

For connection to rigid preformed panel circuit arrangement,...

C439S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06468106

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to electrical connectors. In particular, the present invention relates to a fret assembly for a flat cable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is known to use an electrical connector to terminate cables in order to help provide a means by which to connect and disconnect the cable. One such type of electrical connector is a fret assembly for a flat cable. A known fret assembly includes conductive frets disposed in a housing. The housing is connected to the cable such that the frets are placed in electrical contact with the conductors in the cable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An apparatus comprises a base and a plurality of electrically conductive frets connected to the base. The frets have exposed portions on a first surface of the base. The apparatus further comprises a cover and a pad that is connected with a second surface of the cover. The cover is connected with the base such that the second surface of the cover overlies the first surface of the base and the pad overlies the exposed portions of the frets. The pad is compressed between the frets and the cover.


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