US6159021A
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Electrical connector for printed circuit boards
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1995-12-15
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Granted: 2000-12-12
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Expires: 2015-12-15
Abstract
Abstract The object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector which makes it possible for the contacts to electrically contact each other with a high contact pressure even when the contacts are made smaller and shorter. Contacts (40) and (80) which electrically contact each other are respectively secured in housings of a plug connector (20) and a cap connector (60), with the contacts being positioned in two rows in each connector. When the plug connector (20) and cap connector (60) are connected, first and second spring members (42) and (44) of the contacts (40) are clamped between wall surfaces (38a) and (38b) of the housing (30) and contact section (82) of the contacts (80), so that the contacts (40) and (80) are springably pressed strongly against each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshitaka Kusuhara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6585; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/57
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
An electrical connector for electrical connection to conductive pads on board members comprising a plug connector having electrical contacts secured in a plug housing and including contact sections and termination sections for electrical connection to the conductive pads on one of the board members and a cap connector having electrical contacts with a linear configuration secured in a cap housing and including contact sections electrically connecting with the contact sections of the plug connector when the plug connector and cap connector are mated together and termination sections for electrically connecting with the conductive pads of the other of the board members, wherein: each contact of the plug connector includes a base portion having abeam extending upwardly therefrom, the beam including a contact section thereon for mating with a corresponding linear contact of the cap connector, the beam further including a spring portion extending from an end thereof, the spring portion including an arm extending to a curved spring end portion with the arm extending along a central wall of the plug housing; whereby upon mating the plug and cap connectors, the curved spring end portions press against the central wall of the plug housing such that the spring portions of the contact sections of the plug connector are springably clamped between the linear contact sections of the cap connector and the wall of the plug housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
An electrical connector for electrical connection to conductive pads on board members comprising a plug connector having electrical contacts secured in a plug housing and including contact sections and termination sections for electrical connection to the conductive pads on one of the board members and a cap connector having electrical contacts with a linear configuration secured in a cap housing and including contact sections electrically connecting with the contact sections of the plug connector when the plug connector and cap connector are mated together and termination sections for electrically connecting with the conductive pads of the other of the board members, wherein: each contact of the plug connector includes a base portion having abeam extending upwardly therefrom, the beam including a contact section thereon for mating with a corresponding linear contact of the cap connector, the beam further including a spring portion extending from an end thereof, the spring portion including an arm extending to a curved spring end portion with the arm extending along a central wall of the plug housing; whereby upon mating the plug and cap connectors, the curved spring end portions press against the central wall of the plug housing such that the spring portions of the contact sections of the plug connector are springably clamped between the linear contact sections of the cap connector and the wall of the plug housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the base portion of each contact of the plug connector is connected to the termination section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the spring portion has an S-shape and the end portion engages the central wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein shield plates extend along surfaces of the cap housing, and ground contacts are secured in the cap housing and are in electrical connection with the shield plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the beams have a contact projection that electrically contact the linear contact.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
146 words
An electrical connector having a plug and a cap, the connector comprising: a plug housing having sidewalls and a central wall therebetween; a plurality of contacts disposed between the sidewalls and the central wall, each contact including a base portion, the base portion having a beam extending upwardly from the base portion between the sidewalls and the central wall, a contact section disposed on the beam, and a spring portion extending from the beam including an arm having a curved end portion extending along the central wall; and a cap housing having plurality of linear contacts disposed along parallel walls, the linear contacts contacting the beams and compressing the spring portions between the linear contacts and the central wall, and wherein the sidewalls of the plug and the parallel walls of the cap engage each other at free ends when the cap and plug are mated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
146 words
An electrical connector having a plug and a cap, the connector comprising: a plug housing having sidewalls and a central wall therebetween; a plurality of contacts disposed between the sidewalls and the central wall, each contact including a base portion, the base portion having a beam extending upwardly from the base portion between the sidewalls and the central wall, a contact section disposed on the beam, and a spring portion extending from the beam including an arm having a curved end portion extending along the central wall; and a cap housing having plurality of linear contacts disposed along parallel walls, the linear contacts contacting the beams and compressing the spring portions between the linear contacts and the central wall, and wherein the sidewalls of the plug and the parallel walls of the cap engage each other at free ends when the cap and plug are mated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein the beam has contact projections that electrically contact the linear contacts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein the spring portion has an S-shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein shield plates extend along surfaces of the cap housing, and ground contacts are secured in the cap housing and are in electrical connection with the shield plates.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-12-12 | 2004-06-12 | 2004-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-12 | 2008-06-12 | 2008-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-12 | 2012-06-12 | 2012-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |