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Guide structure for a multicontact connector
Assignee: NEC Corp
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Filing: 1989-12-27
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2009-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A guide structure for a multicontact connector which includes a first member having a plurality of first contacts on the underside thereof, a connector housing mounted on a second member and having a plurality of second contacts, a base frame fixed to the second member and surrounding the connector housing, a guide frame having an opening for receiving and retaining the connector housing and having a plurality of guide pins, and a plurality of guide holes formed in the underside of the first member and respectively receiving the plurality of guide pins of the guide frame to enable engagement of the plurality of first contacts with the plurality of second contacts.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuji Kuramitsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1076; H05K7/1084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A guide structure for a multicontact connector comprising: a first member having a plurality of first contacts on the underside thereof; a connector housing mounted on a second member and having a plurality of second contacts; a base frame fixed to said second member and surrounding said connector housing; a guide frame having an opening for receiving said connector housing, and having a plurality of guide pins; and a plurality of guide holes formed in said underside of said first member and respectively receiving said plurality of guide pins of said guide frame to enable engagement of said plurality of first contacts with said plurality of second contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A guide structure for a multicontact connector comprising: a first member having a plurality of first contacts on the underside thereof; a connector housing mounted on a second member and having a plurality of second contacts; a base frame fixed to said second member and surrounding said connector housing; a guide frame having an opening for receiving said connector housing, and having a plurality of guide pins; and a plurality of guide holes formed in said underside of said first member and respectively receiving said plurality of guide pins of said guide frame to enable engagement of said plurality of first contacts with said plurality of second contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said connector housing is rigidly mounted on said second member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base frame is fixed to said second member by screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base frame has a plurality of threaded holes and said guide frame has a plurality of through holes corresponding to said plurality of threaded holes to enable said first member to be fastened to said base frame by screws respectively positioned in said threaded holes and said through holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 4, wherein said plurality of threaded holes of said base frame are respectively formed in each corner of said base frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 5, wherein said base frame is fixed to said second member by screws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first member is an LSI circuit chip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 7, wherein said guide frame guides said LSI circuit chip during engagement of said plurality of first contacts with said of plurality of second contacts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said guide frame guides said first member during engagement of said plurality of first contacts with said plurality of second contacts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein the walls of said opening of said guide frame contact the outer periphery of said connector housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said plurality of guide pins extend from said guide frame perpendicularly to the underside of said connector housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 11, wherein the walls of said opening of said guide frame contact the outer periphery of said connector housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 12, wherein said guide frame guides said first member during engagement of said plurality of first contacts with said plurality of second contacts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 13, wherein said base frame has a plurality of threaded holes and said guide frame has a plurality of through holes corresponding to said plurality of threaded holes to enable said first member to be fastened to said base frame by screws respectively positioned in said threaded holes and said through holes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 13, wherein said base frame is fixed to said second member by screws.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
64 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 15, wherein said base frame has a plurality of threaded holes and said guide frame has a plurality of through holes corresponding to said plurality of threaded holes to enable said first member to be fastened to said base frame by screws respectively positioned in said threaded holes and said through holes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 16, wherein said connector housing is rigidly mounted on said second member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 17, wherein said first member is an LSI circuit chip.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said connector housing is rigidly mounted on said second member, and said base frame is fixed to said second member by screws.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
64 words
The guide structure for a multicontact connector as set forth in claim 19, wherein said base frame has a plurality of threaded holes and said guide frame has a plurality of through holes corresponding to said plurality of threaded holes to enable said first member to be fastened to said base frame by screws respectively positioned in said threaded holes and said through holes.
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