Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Patent
1994-04-29
1996-04-30
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
439701, 439937, H01R 909
Patent
active
055119840
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector assembly according to the current invention comprises a receptacle and a right angle header for connecting two or more printed circuit boards. A composite action beam is located in the receptacle and has a movable end and a fixed end. During an initial phase of the pin insertion cycle, the movable end of the composite action beam deflects so as to minimize the force necessary to insert the pin into the connector housing. During an intermediate phase of the insertion cycle, the movable end contacts an inside wall of the connector and the composite action beam functions as a two-end supported beam. The composite action beam supported at both ends exerts sufficiently high normal force against the inserted pin so as to retain the pin in the inserted position. Thus, the composite action beam reduces insertion force without compromising normal retention force once the pin is inserted. The pins are positively aligned in a header housing such that component tolerances are maintained and a large array of pins can be easily inserted into connection with the printed circuit board at one end and into connection with the receptacle at the other end.
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Olson Stanley W.
Robertson Mark
Berg Technology Inc.
Paumen Gary F.
Vu Hien D.
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