Electrical connectors – Including elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion – Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit...
Patent
1996-07-02
1998-10-13
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Including elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion
Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit...
439326, 439630, 439681, 439489, H01R 458
Patent
active
058203915
ABSTRACT:
An interface connector which facilitates connection between a miniature card and a host device is disclosed. The interface connector includes an elastomeric connection device, an insulating body and electrical contacts. The elastomeric connection device and electrical contacts provide electrical pathways between corresponding pads and contacts (e.g., data, power and ground) on the miniature card and the host. The insulating body is adapted to be received by the host and to receive the miniature card, and includes a castellated side wall which protects the elastomeric connection device from foreign objects. The insulating body also includes location pins which facilitate proper insertion and alignment of the connector with regard to the host device. A keying feature is provided to prevent insertion of incompatible miniature cards. A write protect feature is disclosed for use with writable miniature cards. A combined latch-card detection switch is also disclosed.
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Delprete Stephen D.
Strange Andrew H.
Abrams Neil
Biggi Brian J.
Thomas & Betts International Inc.
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