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Low insertion force circuit board connector assembly

CA 1231147 A · Owner: Burndy Corporation · Inventors: Noschese, Rocco J.

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A low insertion force electrical connector system comprises a receptacle having a plurality of electrical contacts arranged in at least two opposing rows. A low insertion force system selectively spaces apart or closes the electrical contacts to limit insertion of a circuit board with a low force. Devices are provided for aligning and locking the circuit board within the receptacle and an actuating system is arranged to serially operate the aligning and locking devices first followed by the low insertion force system.

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  • Granted January 5, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 5, 2005.
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FiledDecember 11, 1984
GrantedJanuary 5, 1988
Term endedJanuary 5, 2005
Patent numberCA 1231147 A
Classification (IPC)H05K1/02

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedDec 11, 1984Patent grantedJan 5, 1988Term endedJan 5, 2005

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