JPS61500517A - Circuit board connector device with independent contact segments - Google Patents

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Circuits with independent contact segments Panel connector assembly Background of the invention The present invention relates to a circuit board connector device. In the present invention, a series of little fingers are placed on a board. It is particularly suitable for use with computer equipment that is intended to be connected to.

The connector device of the present invention allows a computer user to insert his/her little finger into the connector device. Easy to insert.

Here, applicant's pending patent application No. 554,7 dated November 23, 1983 No. 45 “Low Insertion Force Circuit Board Connector Assembly (Low In5ert%on) Force C1r-cuit Board Conn*etor Ass@m We quote bly J (agent reference number B82-0060').

Using the pin connectors soldered to the mounting board and the child's finger, connect those boards. It is known to connect. Alternatively, the bin can be connected electrically using a wrap-around connection. It is also known in a general sense to make a high-density connection between the zero board and the loading board that can be interconnected. It is being

Several techniques are also known to reduce or eliminate insertion force. typical low insertion United States power connector awarded to Chein Gold ("5che%ngold") et al. Patent No. 3,553,630, US Patent No. 3,553,630, awarded to Lapraik. ! Kitsuki No. 4,179,117, U.S. patent granted to Ysiger No. 4,047,782, U.S. Patent No. 4,047,782 to Yeager et al. No. 3,899,234, U.S. Patent No. 3,130 to Gl.l. ．． No. 351, Stepoway's United States Patent No. 3,022,481, awarded to Walkup (W breath-1kup) As shown in US Pat. No. 3,683,317. A similar device was given to Otsuki. British Patent Application No. 2,028,015A and granted to Leath@r. It is also disclosed in British Patent Application No. 2,022,329A.

The above Class 6 patents and patent applications disclose low insertion force mechanisms or zero insertion force mechanisms. Although the structure is somewhat different, it is easier to insert the printed wiring board into the connector. some mechanism that deflects the spring contacts to separate them in order to generally includes.

The contacts are then engaged with corresponding pads on the printed wiring board. Make the desired electrical connections. In some cases, the spring contacts are normally pushed onto the printed circuit board. The low insertion force mechanism spreads out their spring contacts and presses them against the printed circuit board. , allowing the printed wiring board to be inserted into the connector. In other technologies , the contact members are usually spaced apart and deflected by a low insertion force mechanism in printed wiring boards. engaged with. Using cams and cam followers as a low insertion force connector mechanism Also known as The cam member moves the follower member to open the spring contacts as desired. It can be actuated to deflect or close.

The invention described here consists of multiple segments that can be automatically aligned to the circuit board. The present invention provides an electrical connector device that is divided into parts. This connector device is connected to each segment. It can be installed on the circuit board by automatically aligning with the There are few.

In accordance with the present invention, a body shell member and a plurality of independent segments supported therein are provided. The electrical connector device includes a receptacle containing a Contains a large number of electrical contacts arranged. The segments are independent floating units inside the body shell. Supported in place. The electrical contacts in each segment include spring-type members. part of it The first contact portion of the spring-type member in is engaged with the plug member, and the first contact portion of the spring-type member in The material can form part of an electronic module or circuit board. The second contact portion of the spring-shaped member is brought into contact with the receptacle, and the receptacle is placed on a mounting plate. electrically connect to the circuit board. Each segment includes alignment means. means of alignment each so that the appropriate contacts on the connector are electrically connected to the desired contacts on the mounting board. Place the segments independently on the mounting plate.

Preferably, the alignment means of each segment comprises a protrusion extending outwardly from the bottom thereof. Do it like this. The protrusion is inserted into the alignment hole of the mounting plate. body - As much as possible, the shell should also include an alignment protrusion for insertion into the corresponding alignment hole of the mounting plate. Make it.

Preferably, the floating support device has at least one support projection. its support The protrusion has a corresponding support on a side opposite the first side of the body shell member for receiving the support protrusion. Extending through the bore from the first and opposite sides of each segment. Connect the support protrusion to the support hole. The dimensions of the support holes are adjusted according to each support protrusion so that it can be moved inside to provide the desired floating support. The dimensions are much larger.

The body shell member preferably includes an insertion slot. Circuit board or electronic module Insert the plug part of the receptacle into the electrical contacts of the receptacle in the lateral direction or Its insertion slot is open at one end so that it can be inserted vertically. body The shell can contain any number of segments you want, and multiple segments Any number of receptacles, including receptacles, can be attached to the mounting plate. This connector device has many Each segment in the device You can select the functions of the client according to your wishes. For example, signal some segments and other segments can be configured to carry power.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a side-loading card housing using a plurality of connector devices of the present invention. , Figure 2 shows a direct-load or top-load card housing using multiple connector devices of the present invention. FIGS. 3 and 3a are perspective views of the contact segment of the present invention including multiple contact segments. Figure 4, an exploded perspective view of the connector device, shows that the low insertion force mechanism mounted on the backplane or platform in the open position for insertion of the A perspective view of a connector device of the present invention, Figure 5 shows the fixing mechanism and alignment mechanism for the inserted module board. A perspective view of the connector device shown in FIG. 3, partially cut away, and low insertion shown in FIG. Two adjacent connectors of the invention with the force mechanisms in the open and closed positions, respectively end and cross-sectional views of the device; FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the connector device of the present invention showing the fixing mechanism and alignment mechanism; FIG. 8 is a top view of one end of the connector device of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a connector shown in FIG. 8. side view of one end of the device; FIG. 10 is an end view of the end of the connector device shown in FIG. FIG. 11 shows the fixing device located at the end of the connector device shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. and front view of the alignment lever, FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of opposing ends of the connector device of the present invention; FIG. 13 is an end view of the opposite ends of the connector device shown in FIG. 12; Figure 14 shows the locking lever and alignment lever at opposite ends of the connector device of Figure 12. A top view partially cut away to make the bar stand out; FIG. 15 is a side view of the opposite end of the connector device shown in FIG. 12; FIG. 16 is a bottom view of the opposing end of the connector device of FIG. 12;

First, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. Circuit board connector of the present invention The data storage device 10 has a high density of individual connections to increase the speed of signals within the device. It is designed to be In the field of personal computers, maintenance It is particularly important that the product be easy to use and easy for the user to use. of the present invention The circuit board connector device 10 allows personal computer owners to Parents that can be easily inserted into the circuit board connector device 10! ! Or you can purchase pre-order 11. Additionally, this connector device can be used to add additional features to the parent circuit board. That is, it can be mounted on a flatbed plane, and it also has many features that can be attached to a computer. The circuit board connector device 10 of the present invention is capable of adding features to the parent circuit board 1 within one plane. Can be installed on top of 2. In FIG. 1, the card housing 13 and the main circuit board 12 are Receive the slave circuit board by sliding it from the side of the mounting board in a direction parallel to the surface of the mounting board. configured so that The circuit board connector device 10 of the present invention has a bottom guide of the mounting board 11. It works. Card nousing 13 also includes an upper U-shaped eye or guide 14. nothing. These guides, along with the circuit board connector device 10, are connected to the cart housing 13. It functions to align the prefill 11 that is laterally slid into the plate.

The prefill can be inserted from the side as shown in Figure 1, or from the top as shown in Figure 2. This is a feature of the circuit board connector device of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. The card/S Ujifugu 15 is arranged in parallel and installed in the main circuit board 12. A plurality of circuit board connector devices 10 are included. Cart housing 15 is U-shaped horizontal guide 1 Contains 6. These lateral guides' are located on each side 17, 18 of the card housing 15. along the circuit board connector device 10. In this example, Slide the prefill 11 down along the horizontal guide 16 and insert it into the top of the circuit board connector device 10. By doing so, the prefill 11 is inserted into the circuit board connector device 10.

The circuit board connector assembly &10 of the present invention does not need to be soldered to the parent circuit board 12.

When connecting to the main circuit board 12, it may be damaged or bent. No pins are included in connector device 10. Easily insert the prefill 11 as desired. The connector device 10 may be a low insertion force type or zero insertion force type to allow insertion and removal. An insertion force type is preferable.

In the embodiment of the invention best shown in FIG. This body shell consists of a shell (19) with a plurality of contact segments (20t) in a floating state. 0 each segment) 20U circuit board connector device 10 adapted to be supported in the It can be manufactured according to its function. One segment 20 carries a signal and another segment can be configured to convey power, thus Each segment 20 can serve a completely different function. Since they are supported in a floating manner within the data shell 19, their segments are connected to the parent circuit 511. You can align yourself against 2. The reason why this is possible is that the contact pads on the main circuit board 12 The various segments 20 are fitted with a button so that they can be precisely positioned on the It is possible to slide inside the day shell 19.

As a result, the circuit designer can concentrate the contact pads 21 on the base 12 with high precision. On the other hand, inside the connector assembly +110 itself, the fI degree can be lowered. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the prefill 11 is aligned and secured within the connector device 10. A device 22 is provided for causing this. A schematic diagram of this device is shown in Figures 4 and 5. It is. An alignment lever 23 and a fixing lever 24 are pivotally supported at both ends of the body shell 190. . The preform 11 includes a corresponding aligned incidence 25,26 (FIG. 4). Connector device 1 0 is shown in an open position adapted to receive and insert the prefill 11 .

FIG. 5 shows the prefill 11 fully inserted and the alignment and fixing device 22 in the closed position. A connector device 10 is shown. In this position, twist each fixing lever. -23. The protrusions 27 of 24 are inserted into the holes 25 and 26, and the preliminary plate 11 is attached to the main circuit board. 120 planes in the desired relationship. The protrusion 2T of the fixed lever 23 is preloaded. Lateral alignment within the connector device 10. The protrusion 29 on the fixed lever 23 is , blocking one end of the cord slot 40 when the connector 15 is in the closed position; The prefill 11 cannot be inserted horizontally or vertically until the connector is opened. I will do it. When the preload is in the correct position and the lever 23 is in the closed position, the A notch 28 in the disc 28 provides clearance for the protrusion 29.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, connector apparatus 110 includes spring contacts 31,32; Using a zero or low insertion force device 30 having a cam 33 and a cam follower mechanism . The cam and follower act on the spring contacts 31, 32 in the open position shown in the device 10 on the left. In this case, the force required to insert the preload into the device is reduced to zero.

Conversely, in the closed position shown in the device 10 on the right side of FIG. Electrical contact is made between the contact pads 350 of the preforms 11 and 11 .

In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, to enable high density electrical contact, Each spring contact is alternately raised and lowered.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, each alignment and fixation device 22 and low insertion force device include three 0 actuating device in which 36 (Figures 7 to 16) is provided in the actuating device for sequentially actuating 0. 36 includes an actuation lever 3T. Jin's actuation lever is operated as an actuation cam. Includes pad 38. The actuating lever 37 also includes a follower 39 for each fixed lever 22,23. nothing. When the actuating lever 37 is turned, the pad 38 and follower 39 operate to adjust their respective alignments. The row and locking device 122 and low insertion force device 30 are activated in the desired sequence.

Next, we will discuss the circuit board connector device 10 and various aspects of the invention embodied therein. The detailed description will clarify the preferred embodiments of the invention. Here, the parent circuit i.e. Electrical connector receptacle for attachment to a circuit board 12 such as a backplane 3, 4, 7 and 12 showing an electrical connector device with a See. Receptacle 10 is adapted to receive electrical flag member 11 . The electrical plug member forms part of an electronic module or circuit board, such as a preload. can.

As mentioned above, the receptacle 10 has a body f! ! 19 and contact segment 20 Consists of. The body shell 19 is shaped with opposing side walls 41, 42 and end walls 43. It has a set of long slots 40 formed therein. Area 4 of the slot facing the end wall 43 4 is open 0 Therefore, the circuit board 11 is in the direction shown by the arrows 45, 46. It can be inserted into the receptacle 10 from above or from the side.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12, the segment F20 is inserted into the body shell 19 from the bottom. inserted into. The body shell 19 includes an internal dividing wall 4T. This internal dividing wall doubles the shell. Divided into 45 parts. The number of chambers 48 is 20 (segments supported by body shell 19). Matches D number.

A series of recesses 49 in the side walls 41,42 mark the respective locations of the P55 walls 4T. vinegar. A generally central rectangular hole 50 in each side wall 41,42 of each respective chamber 48. is provided. This separates the segment 20 of the device inside the body shell 19. Each segment 20 is independently attached to the circuit board 12 by forming a floating supporting portion. Allow alignment 0 Other elements of the floating support [51 correspond to the walls 53, 54 on each segment 20 side. When the 0 segment 20 with the centrally located protrusion 52 is inserted into the N48 until the protrusions 52 are snapped into the holes 50. The protrusion 52 has a pyramid shape so as to widen the walls 41 and 42 of. hole 50 is higher than the projection 52, and the width of the hole 50 is wider than the width of the projection 520, and the width of the hole 50 is wider than the width of the projection 520. ment has limited freedom vertically, side-to-side, and back-to-back within the chamber 48. Be disciplined. A step 55 on each side wall 41.42 is a step 55 on each side wall 41. to restrict vertical movement of segment 20 when segment 20 is attached to circuit board 12. A corresponding internal stop surface 56 is provided. This connects the segment to circuit #112 Give effective means to keep it in place.

Each segment 20 includes a longitudinal shelf 5T on each sidewall 53,54. The shelf is A respective stop surface 56 is engaged. Body shell 19 is aligned with one end 44 It further includes a protrusion 58 . The alignment protrusion is inserted into the corresponding alignment hole of the circuit board 12. It is now possible to Segment 20 includes an alignment protrusion 61 at one end. its alignment The protrusion 61 is formed when the segment 20 is inserted into the cavity 48 of the body shell 19. circuit! 112 into corresponding alignment holes 62 . Alignment protrusions 58, 61 extend across the entire receptor 10 with their protrusions spaced apart. Align the receptacles on the circuit board 12 when inserted into the row holes 59.62. provide effective means for Each segment 20 has its own alignment protrusion 61 Therefore, the segment 20 has a limited range inside the body lining 19, especially from side to side. It can float.

A very precise alignment of each segment can be made with respect to the circuit board 12, and the receptacle The positional deviation is not accumulated over the length of the takuru 10. This is very The important feature, 0, is to implement as many contacts as possible in each segment. This is because it is desirable to (corresponding contacts on circuit board 12) (to RAD 21) The present invention allows for the use of very high densities of electrical contacts while maintaining proper alignment. is a unique feature of

Each segment 20 is composed of a segment body 63. Its segment body is configured to support two rows of spring contact members 64. One end of each spring contact member Reference numeral 65 constitutes a contact portion that comes into contact with the corresponding contact point of the preform 11 (the contact pad 35). Splash The opposite end 66 of the contact member 65 engages and engages the contact point 21 of the parent 5112. The contacting receptacle-type contact part tube is configured.

By using the receptacle i contact part 66 and the contact notch 21 A tightly connected M part is obtained. The end of the contact part 66 is a contact point) (the end is pushed into the rad 21 and its If the contact pad is embedded, it will break the oxide on the surface of the pad, resulting in a good electrical connection. make contact with others. This type of contact structure requires a gold contact pad in portion 66, i.e. Gold plating is no longer necessary. Plus, much cheaper tin-to-tin connections are possible. Ru. However, the preload contact pads 35 are typically gold plated.

Contact member 64, like thin contact member 32, can be selected to carry a signal and Like the relatively wide contact member 68, it is capable of transmitting power or current. death Therefore, segment 20 handles signals or power, or It can be configured as desired to perform any pond function.

A preferred aspect of the present invention is to maximize the density of the contact members 64 within the waterfall element 20. It is a sign. A portion thereof includes a high contact member 32 and a low contact member in each respective contact row. This is achieved by providing 31 alternately.

Additionally, each tall contact 32 in one row is connected to the opposite row of contact members 640. It is arranged to face the lower contact point 31. Therefore, in the contact row 1') The lower contact point 31#i faces the higher contact point of the opposing contact row. Those high points of contact 3 2 and low contacts 31, as shown in FIG. The two rows of contact pads 350 are alternately staggered. made to touch the row.

The contact portion 65 of each segment and the pad 35 are aligned with a relatively large tolerance, It is possible to provide contacts at high density. This allows for high contact point 3 of each segment. 2 contact portion 65 and the position between the contact portion 65 and the contact pad 35 of the lower contact point 31 The risk of misalignment is minimized and the high contact points in any particular row of contacts are minimized. The wide spacing reduces the chance of short circuiting even if the contact portion 65 is slightly bent. Wear.

This is also the case for low contact points. 50 dimensions can be reduced and the importance of spacing between pads can be reduced.

Any conventional type of retaining or fastening device TO as shown in FIG. Alternatively, a series of connector devices 10 can be placed on the parent circuit board 12. clasp Member T1 or U72 is engaged with step 55 of side wall 41 or 42.

Fasten so that the contact 66 of the spring contact member 64 comes into contact with the pad 35 of the mounting plate 12. The member T1 or 72 is fixed to the circuit board, i.e., the mounting board 12, by means of 73 or the like. It will be done.

As previously discussed, stop surface 56 engages shelf 5T of segment 20, causing contact 6 Hold segment 20 so that 6 makes good electrical contact to contact point rad 35. Ru. The fastening member 71 is adopted between adjacent receptacles 10, and the fastening member T 2 is adapted to fasten the free side 41 of the receptacle 10.

This configuration of electrical connector equipment provides flexibility in configuring computer circuit board equipment. It is possible to increase flexibility. Receptacle 1o has segment 20 optional for example 5, 7.11, etc., as desired. multiple receipts Place 1° of tacles on a mounting plate, adjacent to each other in parallel as shown in Figures 1 and 6. Can be placed.

゛ If desired, the additional connector segment 20 inside the L receptacle 10 can be connected to another S receptacles for connection to similar plug parts and circuit connectors or elements can extend beyond the platform 12. For example, receptacle 10 is A completely different device that can surround the A type of connection can be received.

Each segment 20 includes a low or zero insertion force mechanism for insertion [30]. . The contact members 64 in the embodiment shown in FIG. At one time, those contact members are shown in dashed lines in the right receptacle 10 of FIG. The contacts are pushed toward the contact members of the opposing rows of contacts so as to assume the position shown in FIG. That's it The low insertion force mechanism uses a cam 33 and follower 34.

When the cam 33 is turned to the position shown in the left receptacle 10 in FIG. An upward movement separates one row of spring members 64 from the opposite row of spring members 64.

This allows the circuit board 11 to be inserted into the slot 40 with low or zero insertion force. Ru. When the cam 33 is turned to the position shown in the right receptacle 10 in FIG. 4 is lowered, and the contact portion 65 contacts each contact pad 35 of the preload 11. Then, the contact member 64 is released. Each segment has its own separate follower The material 34 should be included as much as possible. However, the cam member 33 preferably includes an integral member or metal rod extending through all segments 20 of the so that The cross section of the cam member 33 is preferably oval.

The upper surface 74 of the follower member contacts the spring contacts 64 and forces the spring contacts apart; Further, in order to release the spring contact 64 so that it can engage with the preform 11, the follower member A top surface 74 of is disposed. The upper portion of the follower member 34 has a U-shaped cross section. Circuit board 1 A follower member 34 is shown in the left receptacle 10 of FIG. When the U-shaped bottom T5 is positioned in the Acts as a top surface. If the follower member is in the right receptacle 10 of FIG. When the cam 33 and the hook part 76 are retracted, The lower portion of the follower member 34, that is, the cross section T6, is The part has a hook-like shape.

The segment body 63 includes an outer segment support member γ1 and an inner segment support portion. It has a material 78. The spring contacts 64 are held in place between the respective support members TT and T8. held. The inner support member T8 is also configured to support the cam 33 and follower member 34. function.

With particular reference to the embodiment shown in FIG. Although the structure 30 has been explained, it is not shown in the numerous patents mentioned in the background of this application. Any desired low insertion force mechanism can be employed to ensure According to the invention, the invention As explained in the background, if desired, a row of spring contact members 64 may be It is preferable to press the spring contact member 64 in the row with Can also be hired. In the opposite case, the follower member spring contact 64 is deflected to make contact. 65 in contact with the contact pad 35 or so that they are separated in a free state. acts to release the spring contact.

As shown in FIG. 7, the actuation lever 38 is fixed to the cam 33. This is shiope By moving the lever 38, the controller moves between the open position shown in FIG. 4 and the fifth position. The cam 33 can be rotated between the closed positions shown in the figure. or, so that the operator only has to reach above the circuit board area to turn lever 38 , the lever 38 can be made much longer if desired. This embodiment facilitates operation Therefore, the lever action on the cam 33 is also increased. Another model to suit remote operation The solution is to replace lever T9. Pivotally attached to end 81 of lever T9 By using a suitable linkage 80, the lever 79 can be operated remotely. Ru. For example, insert the link mechanism 80 into the hole at the top of the card opening 13 (FIG. 1). It can be released through. By pulling up the link mechanism 80, the cam 33 can be turned to open the receptacle for insertion of the circuit board 11. Link The opposite operation can be performed by pushing down on the mechanism 80.

Next, referring to FIGS. 4 to 5 and 7 to 16, the alignment/fixing device 22 and its operation will be described. The device 36 will be explained in detail. As mentioned above, the alignment and fixation device 22 It consists of bars 23,24. Body shell 19.

includes a support extension 82 at its end. Each of the lever 23 and the extension pace 83 The lever 23 is inserted into the split cylindrical bottle 84 through the holes 85 and 86. It is pivoted around the extension pace 83.

The second extension support pace 8T includes a generally square hole 88 through which the cover is inserted. 33 is inserted.

Before inserting the cam 33, make sure that the pace 8T is between the legs of the 7 oak protrusion 89. The operating lever 3T and the fork-like protrusion 89 are positioned in this manner. fork-like protrusion A slot 90 at the top 89 fits tightly into the cross section of the cam 33. Cam after insertion 33 is held within the receptacle 10. Cam 330 hole 92 in slot 93 each segment) 20 by means of a divided bin 91 inserted through the The situation is shown in FIG. Bin 91 is designed to hold the cam in place. The cam fixes the actuating lever 3γ in the proper position.

Next, referring to FIGS. 7 to 11, the actuation/fixing device at the end of the pode shell 19 will be described. 22.36 will be explained in detail. The fixing lever 23 includes a first protrusion 27 .

This protrusion 27 is inserted into the alignment hole 25 on one side of the circuit board 11. fixed lever -23 also includes a second protrusion 29. The protrusion 29 is a notch on one side of the circuit board 11. It is inserted into 28. The fixing lever 23 is formed on the upper surface of one support leg 95. It also includes a follow-up section 39. The following portion 39 includes a notch 96 . Actuation lever 3T includes a tab 38 that acts as a cam. The following section 39 also includes a stop section 96 .

The stop operates when the lever 3γ is in the vertical position as shown. Contact The cam 33 is connected to the segment follower 34 so that points 31 and 32 are closed against the preload. leave. In this position, the tab or cam 38 contacts the stop 96. and then lower the lever so that the protrusions 27, 29 are in their respective holes 25 and slots 28. 〇The lever 37 that rotates the bar 33 relative to the circuit board 11 is at the position 1!1 shown in Fig. 4. When rotated in the opposite direction at 1, the strut formed on the underside of the slot 96 The tab 38 does not rotate the lever 23 until it engages with the top portion 9T. Therefore, Even if the bar 37 moves from the stop part 96 to the stop part 9T, the lever 23 does not move. . However, the cam 33 rotates from its closed operating position to its open operating position. 0 before the lever 31 is turned to its fully open position, the tab 38 It engages with the top portion 9T.

After the tab 38 engages with the stop portion 9T, the main lever 3T is continuously turned downward. Then, the lever 23 is turned in the direction of being pulled away from the circuit board, and the protrusions 2T and 29 are moved away from the circuit board. from each hole 25 and slot 28.

Then, when the lever 37 is moved from its closed position to its open position, , the contacts are first separated under the action of cam 33 and follower 34, and then the fixed lever is Be separated. These operations are performed sequentially.

The lever 37 moves from its open position shown in FIG. 4 to its closed position shown in FIG. When moved to , the reverse action occurs in sequence. Lever 3T is in the fully open position At one time, tab 38 enters slot 96 for lever 230 actuations.

Therefore, the lever 37 moves upward 1! When you start, the upper side of slot 9B When the tab 38 of the lever 37 comes into contact with the wall, turn the lever 37 a little. The lever 23 is turned around the bin 84 and the circuit board 1 is moved to its fixed and aligned position. It is turned against 1. However, this small rotation causes the cam 33 to move relative to the follower 34. Not enough to turn it enough to close the contact. The lever under the action of pad 38 -23 is turned against the stop part 98, the lever 23 is completely moved against the board 11. When the tabs are aligned and fixed to the board 11, the tabs come out of the slots 96. after, The lever 3T continues to rotate freely relative to the stop 96 up to its upper part wL, and then Release the contacts to access the circuit board. Therefore, cam 38 and follower The action of 39 is such that lever 31 moves from its open position shown in FIG. 4 to its open position shown in FIG. When the circuit board is moved to its closed position, the circuit board is initially aligned and secured in position. The contact is then released and makes contact with the circuit board.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, alignment and fixation device 22 and actuation device 36 are It includes an alignment/fixation lever 24 and a second actuation lever 99. second lever 24 and A second lever 99 is located at the opposite end 43 of the body shell 19. support extension According to section 100, extension section 100 includes a support 101 and is centered on the support. The lever 24 is pivotally supported by the split bin 102.

It extends through the lever 24 of pace 101 and hole 103 of 104. As mentioned above The cam rod 33 extends through the slot 93 and supports the support pace 10 of the extension 100. It terminates in six square holes 105.

Second actuation lever 99 includes slot 90 . The cross section of the slot is cam 33 It matches well with the cross section of Lever 99 is connected to lever 24 and support base extension 106. The cam 33 is located between the cams 33 and 8. Lever 99 corresponds to the tab on lever 37 Similarly, the lever 24 has a follow-up portion corresponding to the follow-up portion of the lever 23. 39. Their following part includes a slot) S including a stop part 97.98 .

The movement of the lever 99 is connected to the movement of the lever 3T by the cam 33. . The internal movement of the lever 99 with the lever 24 through the tab 38 is controlled by the lever 37.23. Since the internal operation is the same as that previously explained for , it will not be explained again here.

When the three levers are moved between their open and closed positions, the l/bar 99 move between corresponding positions, similar to the interaction of lever 3T with lever 23. interacts with lever 24 in a similar manner.

The protrusions 2T that align and fix the circuit board 1% within the receptacle 10 are To ensure that the slight misalignment of 1 does not prevent the board from aligning and fixing within the receptacle. , tapered. The taper of the protrusion 27 allows the board to be properly aligned with its leading position i. It functions without moving. Make sure that the circuit board 11 is properly secured in the receptacle 10. If the contacts 6T of the receptacle 10 are not aligned, the contacts 6T of the receptacle 10 cannot be closed. . If there is any misalignment, the protrusions 27, 29 will align with the respective alignment holes 25 and slots 28. The levers 23, 24 are therefore prevented from being inserted into the Rotation to a fully aligned position is prevented. Those levers are full of it If the tab 38 of the lever 37 of 99 cannot be rotated to the position where it is aligned and fixed. This results in contact with the stop portion 96 of each follower 39. This is Shirebar 37 and cam 33 are further prevented from rotating, thereby allowing the contacts to connect to the circuit board 11. prevent contact.

Furthermore, in order to completely close the contacts 67 of the receptacle 10, Insert the projections or alignment bins 27 and 29 on both sides into the respective holes 25 and slots 28. It is necessary to put it in. Therefore, both corners of the circuit board 11 are connected to the connector housing. If the receptacle lever 37 is not fully inserted into the If the position cannot be completely closed to the front end, the operator must The handle 3T cannot be completely closed, so the circuit board 11 must be re-v to align it. 41i must be done. When the lever 3T is in the position shown in Fig. 5, the L1 handle 37 is If the circuit board is not first turned to its open position as shown in FIG. 0, that is, from the side of the receptacle 10.

The foregoing description merely illustrates the invention.

Various modifications may be made by one artist without departing from the invention] - Therefore, the invention It is intended to cover all such modifications and variations that come within the scope of the appended claims. That is.

Copy and translation of amendment) Submission (Patent Law Article 184-7, Paragraph 1) Showa date 1. Display of patent application PCT/US 84/υ1918 2. Name of the invention 3. Percentage applicant Address: Norwalk Richter, CT 06856, United States Z Avenue (no address) Burndy Corporation Notice Name: Nocies Rocco Nationality: United States of America 4. Agent Location: 8th floor, Hidewa Tameike Building, 2-4-2 Mizutamachi, Chiyoda-ku Inside Yamakawa International Patent Office Telephone (580) 0961 (main) 5. Date of submission of written amendment March 13, 1985 6. List of attached documents (1) Copy and translation of the written amendment) 1 copy Scope of request for amendment (Received by the International Bureau on March 13, 1985 (13,03,85); original claims Paragraphs 2, 5, 6, and 14 have been amended; the remaining paragraphs remain unchanged. (see page 3)] 2. (Amended version) The electrical connector device according to claim 1. The alignment means may include at least one alignment extending from the bottom of each segment. protrusions, the protrusions being inserted into corresponding alignment holes of the first circuit board; and the body shell member is inserted into a corresponding alignment hole of the first circuit board. an electrical connector including at least one alignment projection extending from the bottom for insertion; data equipment.

3. The electrical connector device according to claim 2, wherein the floating support means: at least one alignment protrusion extending from a side opposite the first side of each segment; a support projection on a side opposite the first side of the body shell member to receive the support projection; The support hole is larger than the support protrusion, so that the support hole is larger than the support projection. The protrusion is movable within the support hole and connects the electrical connector constituting the floating device. data equipment.

4. The electrical connector device according to claim 3, wherein within each of the segments said plurality of electrical contacts are arranged in at least two opposing rows, each said electrical contact a second receptacle contact at the end of the contact facing the first contact portion; An electrical connector device containing a contact part.

5. (Amended) The electrical connector device according to claim 4, which selectively spacing the second contacts of the electrical contacts in the row from the contacts in the opposing row of contacts; or receptacle contact so that the electrical plug member can be inserted with low insertion force. said one row and so that said parts electrically connect to the desired contacts of said plug member. and low insertion force means for effecting contact of said second contact portions of said opposing rows. Electrical connector equipment included.

6. (Amended) The electrical connector device according to claim 5, comprising: The plug member comprises at least one electronic module or part of a second circuit board. Electrical connector device 0 7. The electrical connector device according to claim 6, wherein the one of the... The column and the other column are... . . . comes into contact with the contact point of the plug member . . . and the front After the follower member is moved in the opposite direction, the base wall is moved away from the plug member. An electrical connector device adapted to be moved away from the　′ 14 (Amended) The electrical connector device according to claim 13, which The body shell member includes an elongated slot through which the plug member is inserted. are inserted between respective rows of second butacrylic contacts of said segment; One end of the slot in the body shell member is opened and the plug member is inserted into the first and a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation of the plug member to the connector. An electrical connector assembly adapted to be inserted into a device.

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[Claims] 1. (a) comprising an electrical connector receptacle; (b) a body shell member; (c) a plurality of independent segments having a large number of contact points; (d) disposing said segments within said body shell member in an independent floating configuration; means for supporting the (e) such that the first portion of said electrical contact contacts the desired contact of the first circuit board; , each of said segments to independently align said segments on a first circuit board. alignment means supported by; electrical connector equipment containing. 2. The electrical connector device according to claim 1, wherein the alignment means at least one alignment protrusion extending from the bottom of each segment; the first printed wiring board is inserted into a corresponding alignment hole of the first printed wiring board; A body shell member has a bottom portion for insertion into a corresponding alignment hole of the first circuit board. An electrical connector device including at least one alignment protrusion extending from. 3. The electrical connector device according to claim 2, wherein the floating support means comprises: at least one alignment protrusion extending from a side opposite the first side of each segment; a support projection on a side opposite the first side of the body shell member to receive the support projection; the support hole is larger than the support protrusion, so that the support hole is larger than the support protrusion; The protrusion is movable within the support hole and connects the electrical connector constituting the floating device. data equipment. 4. The electrical connector device according to claim 3, wherein the electrical connector device in each of the segments is The plurality of electrical contacts are arranged in at least two opposing rows, each electrical contact comprising: , a second receptacle contact at an end of the contact facing the first contact; electrical connector equipment containing parts. 5. An electrical connector device according to claim 4, wherein one row of electrical contacts The second contact is selectively spaced apart from the contacts of the opposing row of contacts to connect the electrical plug. The receptacle contact portion is connected to the plug portion so that the component can be inserted with low insertion force. said one row and said opposite row so as to electrically connect to the desired contacts of the material. the electrical connector further comprising low insertion force means for effecting contact of the second contact portion of the electrical connector; data equipment. 6. 6. The electrical connector device according to claim 5, wherein the plug member is an electrical An electrical connector device comprising a module or second circuit board portion. 7. The electrical connector device according to claim 6, wherein the second receptacle connection The one row of contact portions and the other row of contact portions include alternating high contact portions and low contact portions. electrical connector equipment. 8. The electrical connector device according to claim 7, wherein each of said one row A second contact portion with a higher height faces a second contact portion with a lower height in each of the facing rows. and the lower second contact portions of each of the one row are connected to the lower second contact portions of each of the opposite rows. An electrical connector device facing an elevated second contact portion. 9. 9. The electrical connector device of claim 8, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are a spring member supported within the segment, the low insertion force means being supported within the spring segment; deflect the material or release the deflection so that the material is deflected in front of the second receptacle portion of the contact. an electric motor comprising cam means and follower means for effecting said separation or said contact; connector device. 10. 10. The electrical connector device of claim 9, wherein said follower means a separate follower member supported by each segment, said cam means said segment An electrical connector device having an integral member extending through all of the components. 11. 11. The electrical connector device according to claim 10, wherein the spring member is the second receptacle contact portion to contact the plug member; and the low insertion force means pushes the spring member into the second lever. An electrical connector assembly adapted to space each row of receptacle contacts. Place. 12. The electrical connector device according to claim 11, wherein each of the segments is the depth to which the plug member can be inserted into the segment and into the front body shell; including a base wall for restricting an electric current forming part of said follower means; Air connector device. 13. The electrical connector device according to claim 12, wherein the second receptacle The plug member is inserted into the connector device to space the tackle contacts. The follower member is moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which it is inserted into the second receptacle. the abutment part to enable the contact part to contact the contact point of the plug member; Following insertion of the plug member, the material is moved in the opposite direction by said cam, thereby and after the follower member is moved in the opposite direction, the base wall moves toward the plug. An electrical connector device adapted to be moved away from a member. 14. 14. The electrical connector device of claim 13, wherein the body shell is thin. including an elongated slot through which the plug member is inserted into the segment. A second receptacle is inserted between each row of contact portions and a front portion within said body shell. one end of the slot is opened such that the plug member is in a first orientation; the plug member can be inserted into the connector device in a second orientation perpendicular to the electrical connector device.