Hinged electrical connector

Details Hinged electrical connector Hinged electrical connector

1988-12-08

1989-10-31

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

439857, 439 65, H01R 13193, H01R 2370

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048774090

ABSTRACT:
A hinged electrical connector comprises connector members (1, 2) mounted onto circuit boards (11a, 11a) and hingedly connected together by shafts (4) and recesses (6). Receptacle contact sections (8a) of receptacle contacts (8) in connector member (2) have low-pressure contact members (22) in electrical engagement with outer ends (13) of tab contact sections (7b) of tab contacts (7) in connector member (1) when the circuit board (11a, 11b) are parallel to one another (FIG. 7A). High-pressure contact members (23) of the receptacle contact sections (8a) are in electrical engagement with inner sections (13') of the tab contact sections (7b) when the circuit boards (11a, 11b) are at a right angle with respect to one another (FIG. 7C).

REFERENCES:
patent: 3289146 (1966-11-01), Tuchel
patent: 3601746 (1971-08-01), Teagno
patent: 4341430 (1982-07-01), Crawford
patent: 4632475 (1986-12-01), Tomita
patent: 4657320 (1987-04-01), Bamford et al.

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