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US5161994A
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Edge connector and board latching device for a connector
Assignee: AMP Japan Ltd
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Filing: 1990-08-15
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2010-08-15
Abstract
Abstract An edge connector (1) having metal latching devices (5) to latch and unlatch a circuit board (4) is disclosed. More particularly the latching devices (5) include a latching section (53) for latching the board (4) and an unlatching section (54) for releasing the board (4).
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Sato
- 👤 Takashi Kamono
- 👤 Ryoji Nishimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/82; H01R12/83; H01R13/627
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An edge connector for electrically interconnecting a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the connector having an insulating housing and a plurality of contacts for receiving and electrically engaging the second circuit board, a pair of board latching devices are positioned in openings at each end of the housing, each latching device is made from a separate resilient material and has a latching section for latching the second circuit board in position relative to the housing, and an unlatching section for releasing the second circuit board, the unlatching section extend above the latching section, whereby as a force is applied to the unlatching section in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, the unlatching section will cooperate with the latching section to move the latching section away from the second circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An edge connector for electrically interconnecting a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the connector having an insulating housing and a plurality of contacts for receiving and electrically engaging the second circuit board, a pair of board latching devices are positioned in openings at each end of the housing, each latching device is made from a separate resilient material and has a latching section for latching the second circuit board in position relative to the housing, and an unlatching section for releasing the second circuit board, the unlatching section extend above the latching section, whereby as a force is applied to the unlatching section in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, the unlatching section will cooperate with the latching section to move the latching section away from the second circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The edge connector of claim 1 wherein the latching devices are made from metal plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The edge connector of claim 1 characterized in that the unlatching section includes a curved surface above a U-shaped base section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The edge connector of claim 3 characterized in that the latching section extends laterally relative to the base section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The edge connector of claim 3 characterized in that the unlatching section extends outwardly of the latching section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The edge connector of claim 5 characterized in that the unlatching section extends horizontally relative to the latching section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-11-10 | 1996-05-11 | 1996-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-10 | 2000-05-11 | 2000-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-10 | 2004-05-11 | 2004-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |