Zero-insertion force connector

Details Zero-insertion force connector Zero-insertion force connector

1976-06-23

1978-04-04

Lake, Roy

Geometrical instruments

339 17CF, 339254M, 339256RT, H01R 1362

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040823997

ABSTRACT:
A zero-insertion force connector for a multi-pin module is provided having a plurality of short, narrow resilient conductive contact members, each of which has a lengthwise opening therethrough of a diameter slightly greater than a module pin so as to each receive a module pin with substantially zero friction. One end of the contact is located in a plate having a plurality of openings therein each centered with respect to one of the pin positions and having a diameter somewhat larger than the contact so the contact can move therein to adjust for pin misalignment. An actuator plate is provided located adjacent to the module locating plate and connected with each of said contact members so as to provide in its actuated condition bending of said contact members so as to wipe and substantially circumferentially contact the module pin inserted in the end of the contact member within the module locating plate. Fan-out connection means is provided for making an electrical connection to the other end of each of the contacts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2902629 (1959-09-01), Little et al.
Kennedy et al., Pluggable Wire Wrapping Connector, IBM Technical Enclosure Bulletin, vol. 6, No. 1, June 1963, pp. 36, 37

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