Geometrical instruments
Patent
1979-09-07
1981-02-24
Abrams, Neil
Geometrical instruments
339176MF, H01R 1362, H05K 112
Patent
active
042523923
ABSTRACT:
A zero insertion force (ZIF) connector clip for connecting parallel spaced-apart cable conductors in a flat cable to parallel spaced-apart circuit board conductors comprises a clip bar having flanges extending from its ends which support the clip bar in spaced relationship to the circuit board conductors. Cantilever springs extend from one edge of the clip bar, each spring having a reversely bent portion, a spring arm portion, an arcuate bend, and a free end which is between the flanges. The arcuate bent portions of the springs bear against the circuit board conductors. A spring unloading means is provided on the clip and has a spring lifting portion which extends between the flanges and is supported in vertical slots in the flanges. This unloading portion is located between the surface of the circuit board and the free ends of the springs so that when it is moved relatively away from the circuit board, the springs are lifted away from the circuit board and the cable can be inserted between the springs and the circuit board under zero insertion force conditions. The spring unloading portion has an integral handle located externally of, and beside one, of the flanges by means of which it can be lifted.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3537063 (1970-10-01), Beauliev
patent: 4172626 (1979-10-01), Olsson
patent: 4181386 (1980-01-01), Olsson
Abrams Neil
AMP Incorporated
Raring Frederick W.
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