Low insertion force connector and electrical contact therefor

Details Low insertion force connector and electrical contact therefor Low insertion force connector and electrical contact therefor

1990-01-19

1991-05-14

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving...

H01R 1362

Patent

active

050151967

ABSTRACT:
A low insertion force type connector is provided which comprises an elongated housing made of an insulating material and having an elongated cavity in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of contacts are located at predetermined intervals along the length of the elongated cavity and are adapted to contact an edge portion of the printed circuit board. A pair of latches are located at opposite ends of the housing providing a spacing defined therebetween over the cavity. Each contact comprises first contact means having a first contact portion for contacting one surface of the printed circuit board and second contact means having a second contact portion for contacting the other surface of the printed circuit board, and a pin portion for supporting the first and second contact means. The second contact means has a spring portion located between the second contact portion and the pin portion, the spring portion comprising a base portion connected to the pin portion, a vertical portion vertically extending from the base portion, and a U-shaped portion extending from the top of the vertical portion and having a free end connected to the second contact portion.

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patent: 4911653 (1990-03-01), Walton et al.

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