Abstract: Display systems and a power clamp for use therein, the power clamp configured to releasably connect an illuminated graphics panel to a power source, are disclosed. The power clamp includes an actuating member, a biasing mechanism, a connector housing for retaining connector and a power ribbon or cable, the power clamp providing a safe and efficient method of temporarily securing and removably releasing a flexible printed circuit or illuminated graphics panel into a display system without requiring hard wiring of the panel to the display system, the printed circuit board or power source.

Abstract: This invention discloses a test board with detachably adjustable ZIF connectors. The test board comprises a test substrate, a plurality of ZIF connectors and a plurality of detachably adjustable fastening means for assembling and disassembling the ZIF connectors on the test substrate. The test substrate has a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of first through-holes perpendicular to the first surface. Pairs of first electrical pads are provided on the first surface adjacent to both sides of first through-holes. A plurality of second electrical pads are provided on the second surface of the test substrate for electrically connecting the first electrical pads. The ZIF connectors are arranged on the first surface of the substrate. Each ZIF connector has a plurality of parallel second through-holes arranged from the top to the bottom of the connector and pairs of electrical terminals are disposed on the bottom of each ZIF connector for contacting the first electrical pads of the test substrate.

Abstract: This invention discloses a probe card assembly with adjustable ZIF connectors. The probe card assembly comprises a substrate, a plurality of ZIF connectors and a plurality of adjustable fastening means for assembling and disassembling the ZIF connectors on the substrate. The substrate is a disc-like plate, having a first surface, a second surface, a plurality of concave sections disposed on the second surface and a plurality of first through holes perpendicular to the first surface. The first through holes are circularly arranged toward the substrate center. Pairs of first contacts are provided on the first surface adjacent to both sides of first through holes. A plurality of terminals are protruded from the second surface of the substrate for contacting and testing the wafer. The ZIF connectors are also circularly arranged toward the substrate center.

Abstract: A connector includes a base, at least one first terminal, an upper cover, and a sliding structure. The base includes two opposite sides for defining the receiving space. The first terminal includes a contact end and a fixed end, wherein the contact end is disposed in the receiving space and the fixed end extends outside the receiving space. The upper cover includes two opposite edges. The sliding structure is disposed on the two opposite sides of the base that correspond to the two opposite edges of the upper cover. In this sliding structure, the two opposite edges are able to slide along the two opposite sides.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) includes a housing (20), a cover (22) slidably covering the housing (20) and a protecting mechanism (24). The protecting mechanism includes a top plate (241), a bottom plate (242) defining a first hole (2441) thereon and a protecting plate (244) having an engaging portion (243) proximate to the inner surface of the first hole. The electrical connector further has an actuator (26) including a head (260) and a cam portion (2622) engaging with the engaging portion.

Abstract: The optical reduction of openings (12) in insulating housings (2) of terminal blocks (1) and an external characterisation (23) of said series terminals, is achieved by terminal blocks being provided with conductor connection elements (4). The respective actuating opening of each contact point, which is used to receive actuating tools, is closed by means of a flap (17) provided with an integral hinge, the flaps forming a common surface with the insulated housing. Said flaps can include a visible feature or indicia on the surface thereof, characterising the type of connection element.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises an insulative housing having a base, with a mating interface, and a mounting interface corresponding to the mating face. The base has peripheral walls extending upwardly from the mating face. A plurality of contacts arranged in the base of the insulative housing. At least a pair of cantilevered push fingers formed on two adjacent walls for pushing the integrated circuit module toward opposing walls. At least a support device formed on the bottom of the push finger.

Abstract: An adjustable connection mechanism of an uninterruptible power supply apparatus includes a first connector, a second connector, a supporting member and a carrier plate. The first connector is arranged on a battery module and electrically connected to the battery module. The second connector is electrically connected to a power supply module and a control module of the uninterruptible power supply apparatus. The supporting member is disposed within a case for supporting the second connector. The carrier plate is coupled with the second connector, and selectively movable to a first position to have the second connector disconnect with the first connector or movable to a second position to have the second connector connect with the first connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connection between a CPU and a circuit board is disclosed to include an electrically insulative housing, which houses a plurality of conducting terminals and has a plurality of guide members symmetrically disposed at two opposite lateral sides and retaining members respectively vertically connected to the guide members for quick installation of a cap.

Abstract: An electrical card connector comprises an insulative housing 10 defining a main body 11 with a plurality of passageways 12 for receiving corresponding contacts 20 therein, the sidewalls 14 substantially parallel extend forwards from the opposite sides of the main body 11 and a rear wall 16 is also formed on the top side, a plurality of contacts 20 received in the passageways 12 and each has a contact portion 201 extending above the surface of the insulative housing 10 to contact circuitry on a card, a pair of hooks 30 engage with the insulative housing 10 defining a receiving cavity 50 together with main body 11. A pair of opening 18 runs through the opposite sidewalls 14 from the top down respectively, wherein a pair of platform 19 is defined in opening 18 for carrying the planar portion 301.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a base (10) defining a number of contact-receiving passages, a number of contacts received in the contact-receiving passages of the base, a cover (11) mounted to an upper surface of the base, and an actuating mechanism (12) disposed between the base and the cover. The actuating mechanism includes a rotator (14) penetrating through the cover and a transmission element (16) connecting with the rotator, the base and the cover. The rotation of the rotator drives the rotation of the transmission element which is capable of driving the cover to slide relative to the base.

Abstract: An electric terminal connector includes a shell, a bridge unit, and a cap. The shell has a compartment a first end, a second end and at least one biasing member. The bridge unit is received in the compartment of the shell, which has a base and at least one elastic reed. The base securely mounted in the compartment, and the at least one elastic reed fastened on the base and extending to an area adjacent to the at least one biasing member respectively. The cap forms a passageway, covers the first end of the shell, and presses the biasing member to protrude into the compartment of the shell to bias the elastic reed. Consequently, at least one transmission line passes through the passageway of the cap and is securely fastened between and electrically connects with the biased elastic reed and the base, with a coax connector combining with the shell at the second end and electrically connecting with the bridge unit.

Abstract: A connector includes a cap detachably coupled to a plug in a coupling direction. The cap and the plug electrically connect a current there between. A lever is coupled to the plug. The lever is moveable linearly in a direction the same as the coupling direction. A coupling is actuated by the linear movement of the lever. The coupling draws and compulsorily presses the cap into the plug in the coupling direction to couple the cap and the plug.

Abstract: A socket, for receiving a semiconductor package, has an insulating base receiving a plurality of contacts, a plurality of movable arms, a first movable frame, a second movable frame and a plurality of springs urging the movable arms. Each movable arm defines am opening position and a close position relative to the insulating base, The movable arm has an actuating portion with a free end and a cuneiform outside surface, a horizontal portion extending from the actuating portion for pressing the semiconductor package and a pair of bores on a bottom part of the actuating portion. A haulm passes through the bores to assemble the movable arm to the insulating base.

Abstract: A slider 24 that integrates adaptor alignment and anti-stick features is shown for use in a socket for mounting BGA type IC devices for burn-in tests. Slider 24 has a top wall surface 14b formed with a plurality of apertures in a grid array defined by intersecting ribs 14e, 14f. A plurality of wall extension portions 14h are formed extending upwardly from portions of x-direction ribs that serve as fine alignment features with an IC device 2 adapted to be placed on the flat top end surface of the wall extension portions between rows of IC device solder ball terminals 2a. Anti-stick fingers 24c extend in the x-direction from wall extension portions 24b along a y-direction rib defining the outer limit of the first column 14s of apertures of the main grid.

Abstract: A contact includes a support member, a first spring portion, a second spring portion, a third spring portion and a fourth spring portion. The first spring portion extends obliquely upper forwardly from an upper end of the support member and has, at an apex, a first contact point which contacts with an IC package. The second spring portion is bent from the first contact point, to extend obliquely lower rearwardly and have a first touch portion. The third spring portion extends obliquely lower forwardly from a lower end of the support member and has a second contact point which contacts with a printed-wiring board, thus being in contrast with the first spring portion with respect to the support member. The fourth spring portion is bent from the second contact point, to extend obliquely upper rearwardly and has a second touch portion for contacting with the first touch portion.

Abstract: An IC socket includes a plurality of terminals (7) arranged in a matrix defined by row and column directions perpendicular to each other. The terminal includes a contact arm (73) extending from a middle portion of the terminal. The contact arm includes a first resilient arm (731) extending essentially towards the row direction in a first direction, from a top view, and a second resilient arm (733) angled with the first resilient arm and extending essentially towards the row direction in a second direction, from the top view, different from the first direction. Since the second resilient arm extends essentially toward the row direction, rather than parallel to the row direction, and a larger recess is formed between respective resilient arms of adjacent terminals in a same row, there will not be apt to form a short circuit between any portions of the first lower resilient arm and the second upper resilient arm.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held loom, which includes a generally rectangular frame. A plurality of pins upstand from the top surface and are equally spaced thereon forming a row on each of the sides, with each pin in the rows being offset from an opposing pin in an opposing row, and wherein one row of the pins has an unequal number of pins as the opposing row of pins. Multiple markings are included on at least two opposing sides of the frame disposed on the top surface. A starting pin is disposed at one corner of said frame, and a starting pin indicator at a base of the starting pin indicates a position of the starting pin.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female dual row connector, and a male dual row connector configured to be inserted into the female dual row connector. The female connector is configured to be compression mounted onto a circuit card, and has conductive tails for being brought into contact with traces on the card or circuit board. The female connector may have a stiffener to help it maintain its shape. The rows of contacts of the male connector may be selectively brought together (collapsed) or moved apart (expanded). The rows of contacts are collapsed during insertion or removal of the male connector from the female connector, thus allowing zero force insertion of the male connector into the female connector. The collapsing and expanding of the rows for the male connector may be accomplished through any of a variety of mechanisms.

Abstract: Lengths of arms of pressing members held at a lower end of an arm section of a cover member are determined in correspondence to the retention of semiconductor devices having contour dimensions different from each other, and are shorter than a length of the arm section so that part of the pressing members is projected outside through a recess of the socket body.

Abstract: In a state wherein front ends of latch members 18A and 18B are apart from each other so that the upper surface of an alignment plate/positioning member 24 is outside, a pressing section 12PU of a heat sink member 12 is brought into contact with the periphery of a semiconductor device 22.

Abstract: A top loaded burn-in socket for forming a plurality of electrical connections between a ball gird array (BGA) package having a plurality of conductive ball leads and an electrical component is provided. The socket assembly includes a plurality of resilient electrical contacts; a cam being configured to position the contacts from a first position to a second position; a device guide plate including a plurality of openings for receiving the ball leads; and an actuating mechanism configured to interact with the cam to position the contacts, wherein an upper portion of the contacts engages the ball leads between the upper portion and an inclined surface of the device guide plate openings. Each ball is thus held in a manner that does not require the use of a hold down mechanism for effecting electrical continuity between the BGA package and the contacts of the subject burn-in socket.

Abstract: Lengths of arms of pressing members held at a lower end of an arm section of a cover member are determined in correspondence to the retention of semiconductor devices having contour dimensions different from each other, and are shorter than a length of the arm section so that part of the pressing members is projected outside through a recess of the socket body.

Abstract: A PGA IC socket, in which socket contacts are arranged at high density, and that performs positioning of an IC package without inhibiting the high density arrangement of the socket contacts. The PGA type IC socket contains a large number of socket contacts for contacting a large number of lead pins of an electrical device; a socket housing, in which a large number of cavities for housing the socket contacts are arranged in a matrix; and a drive portion for moving the lead pins. Each of the socket contacts has a pair of narrowly spaced resilient contact portions for contacting a lead pin. Cutouts, which are open toward the electrical device, are formed in walls of the cavities, such that cavities which are adjacent in the direction perpendicular to the lead pins are in communication with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert block for testing semiconductor devices. The insert block comprises one or more pushers, installed in a block body having a loading space to accommodate a semiconductor device under test, including a first push rod to apply force to one of adjacent sides of the semiconductor device under test and a second push rod to apply force to the other thereof. Accordingly, firm centering of semiconductor devices under test relative to the contact pins of the test socket along the two perpendicular axes (for instance, x and y axes) on the top or bottom surface of the semiconductor device is achieved and leads to the proper interfaces between the external terminals of the semiconductor device under test and the contact pins of the test socket, and thereby improves the quality of connection therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a socket (10) including a base (12), an array of contacts (22) in columns and rows, a plurality of positioning blocks (121) between the rows of the contacts of the base. Each of the contacts includes two deflectable contact pieces (223) at a distal region thereof to capture one ball (200) of an IC device (20) in a manner to prevent movement of that ball in a first horizontal direction. Some of the positioning blocks are arranged for preventing movement of balls of the IC device in a second horizontal direction substantially perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Thus, the IC device may be accurately positioned on the test socket.

Abstract: A socket connector (1) includes a base (2), a cover (3) slidably assembled onto the base and capable being moved with respect to the base along a front-to-rear direction, an actuator (5) for actuating the cover to slide on the base between a contact insert position and an engagement position, lock portion (406) and receiving arrangement (204) arranged between the base and the cover and opposite to the actuator in the front-to-rear direction so as to fasten the base and the cover tightly.

Abstract: A socket assembly for accommodating an IC chip or package (IC) provided with a socket body having a generally rectangular configuration. A plurality of flat plate-like contact pins are arranged forming rows in parallel with each other so as to form rows along four sides of the socket body, respectively. Each contact pin has a base portion and an arm which extends curved upward from the base portion. An upward contact portion for coming into contact with a terminal of an IC is formed on one end of the base portion of the contact pin, and a connecting portion for the connection to the printed circuit board is formed on the other end of the base portion. Four sliders are arranged along the four sides of the socket body, respectively.

Abstract: A connector (10) comprises a base (20), a cover (30), a protecting mechanism (35) and an actuator (40). The base defines a plurality of through holes (21) therein for receiving a plurality of contacts. The cover movably mounted on the base defines a plurality of passages in alignment with the through holes of the base. The protecting mechanism in the cover defines a hole extending therethrough, two stop members (341,342) are formed in inner surface of the hole. The actuator that can actuate the cover slide on the base, is rotatably assembled with the base and the protecting mechanism. The actuator has a protrusion thereon abuttable against either of the stop members during operation of the actuator, and is departed completely from the cover by the protecting mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and system is presented for partially compensating the cold junction of a thermocouple system using low cost semi-compensated conductors of system components accommodating various thermocouple types. The thermocouple system, comprises a thermocouple portion comprising two thermocouple types, each type composed of two different thermoelectric materials joined to form a hot junction, a semi-compensation portion comprising two substantially similar conductor pairs, each composed of a different material, wherein one conductor of each pair is composed of a material different than the thermoelectric materials of the respective thermocouple type of the thermocouple portion.

Abstract: Deformation of a socket housing during connection of an IC package is prevented, and reliable electrical connections are secured in an IC socket assembly. The IC socket assembly is constituted by a plurality of electrical contacts; an insulative socket housing for holding the electrical contacts arranged in a matrix; a reinforcing plate having an opening at its center, through which the electrical contacts are exposed, for supporting the lower portion of the socket housing; a cover member, which is rotatably supported by the reinforcing plate, for cooperating with the reinforcing plate to sandwich and hold the IC package therebetween and to press the IC package against the electrical contacts; and reinforcing beams, which are supported by the reinforcing plate and provided across opposing edges of the opening, for supporting the socket housing.

Abstract: A CPU socket having a base, a cover movable relative to the base and a driving element forcing the cover to move relative to the base. The guiding plate inside the base has two guiding bosses respectively formed on the guiding plate and separated by the first hole. The sliding plate inside the cover has two receiving slits defined in a bottom face of the sliding plate to receive therein the two guiding bosses of the guiding plate so as to ensure smooth movement of the cover relative to the base.

Abstract: An electronic device, which is capable of multidirectional rotation, includes a connecting unit, which has a connecting portion at one end detachably connectable to an external electronic device and a spherical ball socket at an opposite end, and a body unit having a housing and an electronic circuit assembly mounted inside the housing. The housing has a coupling structure that receives the spherical ball socket for allowing rotation of the spherical ball socket relative to the housing.

Abstract: A socket connector (100) includes a socket base (12), a socket cover (13) slidable mounted on the socket base, a base plate (17) received in a recessed area (125) defined in the socket base, and an eccentric cam member (15) rotatable engaging with the socket cover, the socket base and the base plate so as to actuate the socket cover to move with respective to the socket base between an open position and a closed position. Keying means (172, 1252) is provided between the base plate and the recessed area so as to prevent the base plate from mismating with the socket base.

Abstract: In a multi-card connector assembly with a movable multi-card connector, a mounting seat has a sliding region and a mounting portion. A multi-card connector is disposed in the sliding region. The multi-card connector can be moved only back and forth in the sliding region. The multi-card connector includes a common seat having a plurality of slots into which different electrical cards may be individually inserted, a plurality of terminals disposed on the common seat, and a flexible circuit connection interface electrically connected to the terminals. The flexible circuit connection interface may be connected to an external interface. An elastic member has one end fixed to the mounting seat and the other end fixed to the multi-card connector. A positioning device is disposed on the mounting seat and the multi-card connector and for positioning the multi-card connector, which slides in the sliding region, at at least one positioning point.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-reciprocal device which easily secures the same planarity in the bottom surfaces of the external terminals and the case bottom surface. The case 7 houses a circuit board 1 and a gyromagnetic component 2, such that the lower surface of the circuit board 1 faces the internal surface 711 of the bottom portion 71. A plurality of side walls 72 are arranged with a space 722 therebetween on the periphery of the bottom portion 71. External-terminal forming portions 11 to 13 of the circuit board 1 each protrude from the external side surface of the body 10 and are led to the outside of the case 7 through the space 722. The bottom surfaces of the thick portions 14 of the external-terminal forming portions 11 to 13 are formed on the same plane as the outer bottom surface 712 of the case 7. Connection electrodes 151 to 153 for center conductors are connected to the terminal portions 311 to 331 of the center conductors 31 to 33 inside the case 7.

Abstract: The invention concerns an adaptor (100) adapted to establish an electric connection with a portable electronic instrument (200) and to allow transmission of electric signals. The portable instrument is controlled via at least one control member (210) having first electric contact means (213) accessible from the exterior of the instrument. The control member is capable of occupying a first non pushed-in position and a second pushed-in position. The adaptor includes a support (101) having a pattern cavity (102) dimensioned to receive the instrument. The pattern cavity includes at least one housing (110) in which are arranged second electric contact means (119). The housing is dimensioned to receive the control member, such that, on the one hand, the control member is brought into the pushed-in position and, on the other hand, the first and second electric contacts are brought into contact, when the instrument is placed in the pattern cavity.

Abstract: Multiple contact connector for an electrode, for example, for medical use. The present invention relates to a multiple contact connector with reduced space requirement and weight regardless of the number of electrical contacts of the electrode, which can receive one or two electrodes, which guarantees a reliable and secured electrical connection with no risk of accidental disconnection and which is not a problem for a patient in whom the electrodes are implanted.

Abstract: A connector (1) includes a connector body (2) fixed on a PCB (6), a clip (3), and a load lever (4). The connector body defines passageways (230) receiving terminals therein. The load lever includes an operational arm (43), two pivot axles (41) having an offset pressing portion (42) therebetween, and an operational portion (44). The operational portion includes an extending portion (440) extending upwardly from the operational arm, a middle portion (442) extending from an end of the extending portion, a bending portion (446) extending from an end of the middle portion, and a handle (444) extending from an end of the bending portion and being parallel to the middle portion. When the connector is in a closed state, a distance between the handle and the PCB is greater than a distance between the operational arm and the PCB. This configuration helps prevent an operator's hand from being hurt.

Abstract: A zero insertion force mount for fixing and making contact with circuit subassemblies on a substrate has a plurality of holding devices for holding the circuit subassemblies and a zero insertion force device (ZIF mechanism), in a stressed state of the zero insertion force device. The circuit subassemblies are disposed in the holding devices being fixed by a pressing force exerted via the contact elements.

Abstract: A socket structure for grid array (GA) Packages, mainly comprises the flexible chassis assembly, the frame, the first hinge cover lid and the second hinge cover lid. The flexible chassis assembly comprises the silicon rubber pad, the inner base plate, the flex-board, two solder mask layers, bumps and solder balls. The flex-board, encompassing the silicon rubber pad and the inner base plate, is used for electrical contacts. Also, the first hinge cover lid is situated and pivoting on the frame by a first hinge pin and a second hinge pin; the second hinge cover lid is situated and pivoting on the frame by a third hinge pin and a fourth hinge pin. By pressing the first hinge cover lid and the second hinge cover lid downward, the hinge pads thereon contact with the substrate of the package and snap the package firm in place. In this invention, the package with pre-attached heat sink can be easily placed into the socket.

Abstract: A zero insertion force connector (1) uses a contact (4) having a unique shape which is described below. That is, the contact includes a stationary portion (4A) fixed to an insulator (2), a first portion (4B) having a first contact point (4B1) and being continuous with the stationary portion, a substantially U-shaped portion (4C) continuous with the first portion, a second portion (4D) having a second contact point (4D1) and being continuous with the substantially U-shaped portion, and a movable portion (4E) continuous with the second portion and engaging with an actuator (5) held by the insulator to be slidable along the insulator. The first and the second contact points confront each other with a gap (W) left therebetween. The actuator slides to displace the movable portion so that the first and the second contact points sandwich therebetween a connection counterpart (13B) that is inserted in the gap.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a housing (10), a cover (20), and an actuator (30). The base includes an extending portion (12) with a projection (1212) and a hook portion (1214) inwardly formed a top of the projection. The actuator includes an operational lever (32) and an axle (33) engaged with the operational lever. A coil spring (34) is mounted around the axle and defines a first end (342) at a free end thereof. A retention clip (60) is mounted on the projection and includes a base portion (61), a first and second extending walls (62, 63) extending from two opposite ends of the base portion. The coil spring is attached to the operational lever and rotates under force from the operational lever, and the retention clip is tightly fastened on the projection, thereby the operational lever can only be retained in a first position or a second position.

Abstract: A socket for an electronic package includes a cover and a base slidably joined with one another. A cam assembly drives the cover relative to the base between open and closed positions, and a bias element directly contacts the cam assembly to force the cam assembly to a fully open position when the cam assembly is moved from the closed position. The cam assembly is adapted for linear displacement relative to the base when actuated, and the bias element exerts a force on the cam assembly to locate the cover in the open position. The bias element is located between the cover and the base.

Abstract: A system for providing electrical contacts between a die and an electrical device includes a die and a package. The package includes a first major surface, a second major surface, a first scalloped edge, a second scalloped edge and a solid end adapted for insertion into a slot. The solid end and the scalloped edges carry current greater than the current needed for an input/output signal. The socket includes a base having an opening therein adapted to receive the package. A slot is located at one end of the opening in the base. The slot is provided with a plurality of conductors for carrying currents greater than the current needed for an input/output signal. A first edge and second edge of the opening include a plurality of spaced overhangs positioned over the opening. The overhangs are sloped with respect to the major planar surface.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical part having a socket body has an electrical part accommodation portion and a contact pin is provided for the socket body so as to be contacted to or separated from a terminal of the electrical part. The contact pin has a contact portion, which projects upward over a through hole formed to the electrical part accommodation portion by a predetermined amount irrespective of an accommodation condition of the electrical part.

Abstract: A deflection element operating under control of selectively applied energy is used to achieve low insertion loss between mating elements. Once the elements are in proper relationship the deflection element is allowed to settle to its stable position thereby serving to lock the elements together.

Abstract: An integrated circuit connector for a integrated circuit being connected to a circuit board primarily includes a base inserted with terminals, a restrained cover, which is capable of moving horizontally relative to the base, a drive device, which is disposed between the base and the cover and can actuate the base to move relative to the cover, and a locating device, which is arranged to attach to the cover, the base and the drive device to restrain vertical positions of the cover, the base and the drive device so that it is possible to prevent the cover and the base from loosening and to keep the rotational shaft of the drive device in place.

Abstract: An actuating device for a connector having a push-pull coupling mechanism is disclosed. The device comprises a release pull integrated with the connector and configured to operably engage the push-pull coupling mechanism, and a grip, coupled to the release pull and remote from the push-pull coupling mechanism, to which force may be applied to cause the release pull to actuate the push-pull coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A zero mounting force solder-free connector/component and method.