Zero insertion force connector

Details Zero insertion force connector Zero insertion force connector

1985-12-13

1987-11-10

McQuade, John

Electrical connectors

Coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move...

Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit...

439630, H01R 909

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047053380

ABSTRACT:
A zero insertion force connector for a printed circuit card. The connector has opposed rows of terminals having normally spaced contacts at the ends of outwardly bowed portions. Cams and followers are located beneath the bowed portions in positions where the followers can engage the bowed portions, engage the contacts with an inserted card and then stress the bowed portions, supplying contact normal force and contact wipe.

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