Electrical interconnect contact system

Details Electrical interconnect contact system Electrical interconnect contact system

1996-07-02

1999-09-07

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...

439 71, H01R 909

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059477490

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector that uses an elastomeric element to provide a short path, high performance, electrical interconnection that is mechanically stable and reliable. In accordance with the present invention, lateral movement of the contacts is controlled by providing contact receiving slots formed in a rigid housing and/or an alignment plate. Movement of the contacts during actuation is controlled, at least in part, by specifying the compression properties of an elastomeric element, providing a contact stop portion in the housing, and/or providing a pre-load between the contacts and the corresponding printed circuit board terminals. Because the movement of the contacts is controlled, the wiping action between the contacts and the device leads and/or the printed circuit board pads is also controlled, resulting in a more reliable contacting system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4445735 (1984-05-01), Bonnefoy
patent: 5069629 (1991-12-01), Johnson
patent: 5137456 (1992-08-01), Desai et al.
patent: 5634801 (1997-06-01), Johnson

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