Zero insertion force electrical connector for flat cable

Details Zero insertion force electrical connector for flat cable Zero insertion force electrical connector for flat cable

1996-03-28

1997-12-09

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

Including or for use with tape cable

With mating connection region formed by bared cable

439260, H01R 907

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056953607

ABSTRACT:
A zero insertion force electrical connector is provided for a flat cable. The connector includes a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of terminals. The housing has a front end with an opening for receiving an end of the flat cable in engagement with contact portions of the terminals. An actuator is pivotally mounted relative to the housing for floating movement between a first position allowing free insertion of the flat cable into the opening and a second position biasing the cable against the terminals. A cam surface on the actuator abuts a counter cam surface on the housing as the actuator rotates and translates about a moving pivot from its first position to its second position sandwiching the end of the flat cable between the contact portions of the terminals and the actuator.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4447137 (1984-05-01), Ayer
patent: 4936792 (1990-06-01), Onoue et al.
patent: 4944690 (1990-07-01), Imai
patent: 5458506 (1995-10-01), Yamaguchi et al.
patent: 5580272 (1996-12-01), Yamaguchi et al.

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