Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.

Abstract: A locking projection (6) which is formed into a channel-like shape is enabled to enter a channel-like recess (130) positioned in one side end portion which is outside a region where terminals (120) of a card (100) that is inserted in a normal posture are formed. A locking portion (65) of the locking projection (6) is formed as an inclined face, whereby the locking projection (6) is prevented from being raised, even when the card (100) is pressed against the locking projection. The locking portion (65) is positioned posterior in the card insertion direction to the positions where contacts (4) are placed.

Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a guiding frame, an electrical connector and a module. The guiding frame comprises a pair of guiding beams and a pair of transverse plates interconnecting the guiding beams to define a mating port thereamong. The electrical connector comprises an insulative mating tongue having a mating face and a plurality of passageways defined in the mating face, and a plurality of contacts each comprising a resilient arm received in corresponding passageway and having a contact portion extending beyond the mating face of the mating tongue. The module comprises a daughter card having a mating edge with a plurality of conductive pads on one side thereof. The daughter card and the electrical connector are inserted into the guiding frame with the mating tongue and the mating edge stackedly received in the mating port. The contact portions of the contacts electrically abut against corresponding conductive pads of the daughter card.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a lighting fixture where individual light sources can be removed and/or replaced from a strand of light sources. The preferred embodiment of the light fixture comprises a plurality of light sources strung together by a plurality of wire assemblies. Each light source preferably has one end of a tongue and groove connector where the opposing end of the connector is attached to an end of a wire assembly. The strand of light sources is then placed within a lens component, preferably an extrusion. The lens component is connected to a base component; wherein the plurality of light sources are mounted to the base component and contained within the lens component. The fixture can be mounted to, inter alia, a wall, a chair, or a railing in an area to be lit by the fixture.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an electronic card is described. The apparatus has a protective contact. The protective contact has a contact face that, when the apparatus is in a locked protruding state, makes contact with a first incorrect card slot backplane feature. In the locked protruding state, the contact face extends outward a first distance from a feature of the card that can receive resultant damage if the card is fully inserted into the incorrect card slot. The first distance is greater than a second distance between a second incorrect card slot backplane feature that can cause the resultant damage and the first incorrect card slot backplane feature. The apparatus includes a guide along which the protective contact slides in order to transition between the locked protruding state and a collapsed state. The protective contact extends less outward from the card in the collapsed state as compared to the locked protruding state so as to allow the card to be fully inserted into a correct card slot.

Abstract: A memory module connector for horizontal insertion is disclosed. The device is formed by a long and narrow connector body, which has a horizontally directed connector slot on the lengthwise section, and the connector body has multiple terminal posts having a right-angle bent in the middle section to form an inverted “L” shape structure. One end of each terminal post is lined on the inner wall of the connector slot with a matching pair on opposing slot walls, and the other end of each terminal sticks out from the bottom of the connector body and penetrates the corresponding position on the motherboard. According to the connector design of the present invention, memory module can be inserted into the motherboard in horizontal direction, allowing for close fitting in enclosure with height or thickness limitations.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes an insulative housing (20) having a mating face (21) and a mounting face (22) and a plurality of contacts (30, 40). Two receiving slots (26) are defined between the mating face and the mounting face. A plurality of passageways (24) are defined in the housing and communicate with the receiving slots. The contacts are arranged into the passageways. Each contact comprises a contact portion (301, 401) received in the passageway and partly exposed in the slot, a first mounting portion (303, 403) fixed within the housing, a second mounting portion (306, 406) offset the first mounting portion and fixed with the housing, a bending portion (304, 404) having a first part bent toward the contact portion and a second part connecting with the second mounting portion, and tail portion (306, 406) extending downwardly from the second mounting portion.

Abstract: A board mountable connector has a pair of mounting portions to be mounted on a board. A mounting aperture is formed in each mounting portion, and a keying protrusion is formed on one of the pair and aligned with the mounting aperture. A pair of openings, corresponding to the mounting apertures in the mounting portions of the connector, are provided in the board. A slot that receives the keying protrusion is aligned with one of the openings. This slot is formed thin, to correspond to the keying protrusion of the mounting portion. The mounting portion serves as a securing means by a bolt as well as a keying means to prevent erroneous mounting. Connector retention is therefore improved while minimizing the area required on the board.

Abstract: A multi-purpose card connector is composed of a housing, a front deck, a switching block, and a card receiving connector. The housing includes an open base frame, which is bonded with two PC boards at top and bottom sides thereof and is provided with two receiving open chambers for accommodating different cards. Each of the PC boards has a circuit pattern and a plurality of slots. An opening is positioned at a front end of one PC board, which is positioned above the other. The front deck is mounted on the PC board above the other and at a front end of the opening of the PC board at a top side of the open base frame. The switching is pivotally connected with the front deck and has first and second extension portions. The card receiving connector is mounted on the PC board above the other and at a rear side of the front deck and is provided with a plurality of contact pikes, each of which has an end connecting to circuits of the PC board.

Abstract: A connector which includes a connector socket and a mated connector plug to be fitted into the connector socket has a socket body which includes upper and lower terminal holding portions. The upper and lower terminal holding portions each have a plurality of terminals which are arranged in a row along the width direction of the socket body. The upper and lower terminal holding portions are arranged so as to face each other through a predetermined spacing. The connector socket further has a rib for maintaining the spacing between the upper and lower terminal holding portions for preventing both the terminal holding portions from being deformed so that they approach each other. The rib is integrally formed with the upper and lower terminal holding portions and arranged substantially at the center of the width direction of the socket body. The mated connector plug has a plate member which is inserted into the spacing when the connector plug is connected to the connector socket.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a user identification module to a wireless host device are described. The user identification module is inserted in an accessory card that fits in the host device, and includes a radio transreceiver to connect to a wireless network. When the accessory card is placed in the host device, a mating surface of the host device blocks removal of the user identification module from the accessory card.

Abstract: The connector body comprises: side portions to guide side surfaces of the inserted IC card; a bottom portion having a support surface to support a back surface or front surface of the IC card and stepped portions to engage a raised surface portion formed on the back surface so that the raised surface portion can be moved in an IC card insertion/retraction direction X when the back surface of the IC card is supported on the support surface; and a top plate portion to keep the IC card from floating upward. The top plate portion has: a restriction surface to keep the IC card from floating upward; and a receiving groove to movably receive the raised surface portion of the back surface in the IC card insertion/retraction direction when the back surface of the IC card faces the restriction surface.

Abstract: A memory module with offset notches for improved insertion and a memory module connector for mating thereto. The connector housing includes an accommodating s space for receiving a portion of the memory module printed circuit board (PCB). A first key is disposed within the accommodating space of the housing and is positioned between the first end and the center of the housing. A second key is flirter disposed within the accommodating space and is positioned between the second end of the housing and the center. A distance between the first key and the second key is greater than 40% of the length of the housing. Either the first, second, or both keys may extend from the accommodating space beyond a top plane defined by a top side of the accommodating space of the housing. The memory module comprises the PCB with a first notch positioned between the first end of the PCB and the center of the PCB. A second notch is positioned between the second end of the PCB and the center of the PCB.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing damage to memory cards, memory card connectors, host electronics, and other electronic devices by only allowing intended electronic devices to mate with the connector for which it is intended and/or determining when an electronic device has been inserted into a connector upside down.

Abstract: A memory module with offset notches for improved insertion and a memory module connector for mating thereto. The connector housing includes an accommodating space for receiving a portion of the memory module printed circuit board (PCB). A first key is disposed within the accommodating space of the housing and is positioned between the first end and the center of the housing. A second key is further disposed within the accommodating space and is positioned between the second end of the housing and the center. A distance between the first key and the second key is greater than 40% of the length of the housing. Either the first, second, or both keys may extend from the accommodating space beyond a top plane defined by a top side of the accommodating space of the housing. The memory module comprises the PCB with a first notch positioned between the first end of the PCB and the center of the PCB. A second notch is positioned between the second end of the PCB and the center of the PCB.

Abstract: Described is a substrate connector assembly which includes a first circuit substrate, a second circuit substrate and a connector mounted on the first circuit substrate for connecting wiring patterns formed on the first circuit substrate with wiring patterns formed on the second circuit substrate. The first circuit substrate includes first wiring patterns capable of being connected to external wirings and second wiring patterns in a second wiring area apart from the first wiring patterns by a predetermined creepage distance to provide a sufficient isolation. The connector includes a contact array of a plurality of contacts, and a key which is formed at a position for separating the plurality of contacts of the contact array into a first contact group and a second contact group for (1) preventing a misconnection of the second circuit substrate and (2) separating the first wiring patterns from the second wiring patterns by the predetermined creepage distance.

Abstract: A memory module with offset notches for improved insertion and a memory module connector for mating thereto. The connector housing includes an accommodating space for receiving a portion of the memory module printed circuit board (PCB). A first key is disposed within the accommodating space of the housing and is positioned between the first end and the center of the housing. A second key is further disposed within the accommodating space and is positioned between the second end of the housing and the center. A distance between the first key and the second key is greater than 40% of the length of the housing for stability of the memory module while encased by the housing. Either the first, second, or both keys may extend from the accommodating space beyond a top plane defined by a top side of the accommodating space of the housing. The memory module comprises the PCB with a first notch positioned between the first end of the PCB and the center of the PCB.

Abstract: A circuit board defining a flange is used to interconnect conductors located on the flange with corresponding conductors of a conventional connector. The flange includes a key slot and two flange slots which promote alignment between the circuit board and the connector. The flange slots define a mouth with an angled edge which urge the connector into alignment with the flange slots.

Abstract: There is provided a contacting device (1) for chip cards, preferably for SIM cards, comprising a base (2), a slider (12) arranged at the base (2) and being movable with respect to the base (2), the chip card (4) being slidable between an insert/removal position and a reading position by means of said slider, and means (7, 22) for inhibiting removal of the slider from the contacting device (1). Preferably, the slider (12) is slidably mounted to the base (2) and is in abutting engagement with an abutment in the insert/removal position such that the slider (12) cannot be removed from the contacting device (1), i.e. the slider (12) cannot be moved beyond the insert/removal position. Thus, the contacting device does not comprise any loose parts that could get lost.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing damage to memory cards, memory card connectors, host electronics, and other electronic devices by only allowing intended electronic devices to mate with the connector for which it is intended and/or determining when an electronic device has been inserted into a connector upside down.

Abstract: An IC card connector capable of handling an IC card having embossed data rows with a simple and small-size structure of high mechanical strength is provided. The IC card connector includes a connector body for accommodating an IC card having a contact array and embossed data rows. An IC card receiving port is provided at one end of the connector body for receiving the IC card. A guide mechanism is provided along both sides of the IC card receiving port for guiding insertion of the IC card and grooves are formed in portions of the connector body along the direction in which the IC card is inserted so that the embossed data rows can move through the grooves.

Abstract: A memory module with offset notches for improved insertion and a memory module connector for mating thereto. The connector housing includes an accommodating space for receiving a portion of the memory module printed circuit board (PCB). A first key is disposed within the accommodating space of the housing and is positioned between the first end and the center of the housing. A second key is further disposed within the accommodating space and is positioned between the second end of the housing and the center. A distance between the first key and the second key is greater than 40% of the length of the housing. Either the first, second, or both keys may extend from the accommodating space beyond a top plane defined by a top side of the accommodating space of the housing. The memory module comprises the PCB with a first notch positioned between the first end of the PCB and the center of the PCB. A second notch is positioned between the second end of the PCB and the center of the PCB.

Abstract: A device for the coding of plug receptacles in a support unit for electronic modules is described. Coding slides having a pin are provided on the support unit for each plug receptacle so that only those modules having a recess for the pin corresponding to a particular position of the coding slide can be inserted into the particular plug receptacle. This prevents, for example, modules with 24 V direct current supply from being inserted into plug receptacles wired for 230 V alternating current and vice versa.

Abstract: A 64PCI-ISA edge connector has a standard ISA edge connector and a 64-bit PCI edge connector. The 64-bit PCI edge connector has a 32-bit PCI edge connector and a 64-bit edge connector extension. A gap between the 32-bit PCI edge connector and the 64-bit edge connector extension is made large enough to permit the entire 64PCI-ISA edge connector to plug into a 32PCI-ISA slot, providing 32-bit PCI-ISA functionality in a 32PCI-ISA slot, and 64-bit functionality in a 64PCI-ISA slot.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to be mounted to a mother board, includes a casing defining a slot therein for receiving a daughter board and a plurality of pin pairs arranged in the slot for electrically engaging with the daughter board. The casing has a fixed member fixed in the slot and a switch key selectively fit into the slot at two locations corresponding to a 3.3V PCI connector and a 5V PCI connector. Thus, the connector may be selectively configured to be either a 3.3V PCI connector or a 5V PCI connector by setting the position of the switch key. The insertion of the switch key into the slot changes the spatial relationship between a pair of pins thereby transmitting a signal to the mother board for selecting the electrical voltage supplied to the connector corresponding to the configuration of the connector.

Abstract: Connector 10 mountable to a mother board for mating with a daughter card (80,90) at a card-receiving slot (14). Connector (10) includes at least two key-receiving sites (30a,30b) along the length of the card-receiving slot (14), and a pair of switching contacts (40) at each site that are normally in engagement with each other, completing an indicator circuit of the mother board. A key member (50) is affixable to the connector at a selected one of the key-receiving sites (30a,30b) and includes an actuator arm (58) that disengages the switching contacts (40), breaking the circuit. The key member (50) prevents insertion of a daughter card (90) that is not programmed by having a notch (82) at the corresponding location.

Abstract: A card connector comprises a base, a cover, anti-disorientation means, and a plurality of conductive contacts. The anti-disorientation means is formed to have a concave bottom edge and tapered side edges, wherein the inner side edge is shorter then the outer side edge. A card defining a notch in a front corner thereof is inserted into the card connector. When the card is properly inserted into the connector, the configuration of the notch and the bottom edge of the anti-disorientation means will allow the card to bypass the anti-disorientation means. When the card is improperly inserted into the connector, a corner of the card will abut against the anti-disorientation means thereby prohibiting the card from being further inserted into the connector.

Abstract: A system (10) for interconnecting two modules (100, 100') to the CPU chip, includes two opposite connectors (12, 14) in a head-to-head arrangement. The traces (200) each of which connects the two corresponding contacts 28/30 and 30'/28' each being located in the same position of the corresponding connector (12, 14), are generally arranged in a parallel relationship. One (12) of the connectors (12, 14) is substantially a standard one which meets the requirements defined in the general specification. The other (14) of the connectors (12, 14) is generally, but not exactly, of a mirror image with regard to the first one (12), wherein the positions of the two-row contacts (28'/30') with regard to the housing (16') along the lengthwise direction of the second connector (14) are arranged in an opposite relationship with regard to those in the first connector (12).

Abstract: To accommodate an electronic circuit board in an electrical connection box without accommodating it in a container. An electronic circuit board 14 is placed above a portion of insulation plates 19 and busbars 13 stacked on a lower casing 11. Circuit portions 14a of the circuit board 14 are electrically connected with the busbars 13 via connection terminals 17. There are provided housings 16 for retaining the connection terminals 17 in terminal chambers arranged side by side therein. The connection terminals 17 are connected with the circuit portions 14a by fitting the housings 16 to the periphery of the circuit board 14 sideways. The circuit board 14 is placed on the upper faces of supports 11c projecting from the lower casing 11 while the connection terminals are fitted to the tabs of the busbars from above.

Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus is provided for electrically coupling a module having an end edge including a keyway and a plurality of conductive pads to a plurality of conductive traces on a mother printed circuit board. The apparatus comprises an insulative housing formed to include an elongated slot for receiving the end edge of the module, a plurality of contacts located in the slot for engaging the conductive pads on the module, and a key formed integrally with the insulative housing. The key has first and second side walls which are formed to include first and second recessed slots, respectively. The apparatus also includes an alignment clip coupled to the key. The alignment clip includes a body portion and first and second spring beams positioned in the first and second slots of the key.

Abstract: A PC card wherein a housing of a socket connector is provided with a guide boss and a stopper protruding on the circuit board side, and with a cutout for fitting the guide boss in the circuit board. In this cutout the guide boss is fitted to position the socket connector in the direction of x. And the forward end of this stopper is held in contact with the circuit board to position in the direction of y, thus facilitating positioning of a socket connector in relation to a circuit board without a fear of socket connector displacement in subsequent processes.

Abstract: A system of using a rotatable key in the insertion of a conductor bearing card edge into a slotted supporting connector to accommodate a large number of different cards. A rotatable key opening in the slot face of the slotted supporting connector together with a specific card feature accommodating key positioned in the opening are arranged so that the key can be in one of several positions controlled by the opening with the shape of the key providing an interruption to the continuity of the slot at different distances along the slot length. The card has at least one notch in the insertion edge positioned to be at the slot interruption distance for the particular position of the key. A large number of unique distances are achievable with a single key part.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic docking connector for edge mounting an electronic device, such as a daughter board, to a mother board. The connector comprises a pair of housing members assembled to define an elongated slot planarly aligned with the edge of the mother board. Mounted therein is a pair of opposed force applying, resilient spring members operatively mounted for receiving and applying a compressive force against the electronic device. A flexible film member, containing electrical circuitry thereon, is also mounted within said housing members for electrically interconnecting corresponding circuitry on the mother board, and the electronic device. As an alternative, a dielectric insert is disposed between each spring member and its corresponding flexible film to reduce or eliminate cross talk therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for evolving a 5 volt V.sub.cc signaling environment to a 3.3 volt V.sub.cc signaling environment. A 5 volt bus connector and a 3.3 volt bus connector are provided with a key disposed at different locations on the respective connectors. A 5 volt circuit board, populated with components compatible with 5 volt signaling environment, includes a mating key designed to receive the key of the 5 volt connector. A 3.3 volt circuit board, populated with components compatible with 3.3 volt signaling environment, includes a mating key designed to receive the key of the 3.3 volt connector. Accordingly, the 5 volt circuit board may only be inserted into the 5 volt connector, and the 3.3 volt circuit board may only be inserted into the 3.3 volt connector. A universal dual voltage board is provided which may be populated with components compatible with either 5 volt or 3.3 volt signaling environment.

Abstract: A new structure for a printed circuit board slot connector for securing the inserted printed circuit board and provides electrical contacts between the inserted printed circuit board and the mother board. Said connector mainly comprises a plurality of electrical conducting plates which are grouped together in a band. Said band of conducting plates can be installed into the connector from the bottom of the shell body in a single operation. Mechanical operation is used to cut and isolate the conducting plates from one another. The internal contact pins are longer than the external contact pins. Below the point of contact of the conducting plate with the printed circuit board is a projected portion which strengthens the conducting plate.

Abstract: A card edge connector for printed circuit boards is disclosed which employs a double-decker design. The connector may have the same length and width as conventional connectors used on Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) personal computers but is deeper. Conventional 8- and 16-bit ISA accessory circuit boards may be plugged into a corresponding socket which is also disclosed herein until they reach a stop upon which they rest, working as they would in an ISA personal computer. 32-bit Extended Industry Standard Architecture accessory circuit boards have a second row of connectors and a notch so they slide farther down into the socket, lining up with a second row of contacts. This design uses less physical space for connectors, allowing more room for logic circuitry on the motherboard.

Abstract: A card edge connector (10) for connection to a circuit board (11). At least one key position (19, 20) is formed in the connector (10) between the contacts (15) and the end walls (13, 14) of the connector housing (12). At least one key (21) is disposed in the at least one key position (19, 20). At least one key slot (22) is formed in the circuit board (11) to cooperate with and receive the key (21). A removable key (21) may be removed from the key opening (19, 20) with a tool (27). In an alternate embodiment, the key (21') is irremovable.

Abstract: A card edge connector for printed circuit boards is disclosed which employs a double-decker design. The connector may have the same length and width as conventional connectors used on Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) personal computers but is deeper. Conventional 8- and 16-bit ISA accessory circuit boards may be plugged into a corresponding socket which is also disclosed herein until they reach a stop upon which they rest, working as they would in an ISA personal computer. 32-bit Extended Industry Standard Architecture accessory circuit boards have a second row of connectors and a notch so they slide farther down into the socket, lining up with a second row of contacts. This design uses less physical space for connectors, allowing more room for logic circuitry on the motherboard.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing including a transverse body section and a shroud portion extending forwardly therefrom and defining a cavity, an array of pin contact members extending forwardly of the body section and within the cavity and at least one pair of closely spaced elongate members within the cavity. The elongate members extend to respective leading ends forwardly beyond the leading edge of the shroud portion and cooperate with the shroud portion and with each other to disallow inadvertent entry of a human finger into the cavity proximate pin contacts adjacent the elongate members. The pair of elongate members further provide aligning and keying means for the connector.

Abstract: A personal computer system unit has a planar card upon which is mounted a processor card. The processor has mounted thereon those components, except for system memory, which are most likely to be replaced for a system upgrade. The processor card has a printed circuit board with printed circuits thereon that terminate along one edge at contacts. Two aligned edge connectors are mounted on the planar board. One connector has a key which engages a slot on the edge of the processor card to align the many contacts with contact arms. Two levers are mounted on the card and cooperate with frame elements to insert, extract and latch the processor card. Each element also has a guide to align the processor card for insertion into the edge connectors.

Abstract: A flex circuit connector assembly of the present invention includes folding one end of a flex circuit having contact pads to form a male contact portion. The male contact portion is then inserted into a female socket of an edge connector for electrically interconnecting the contact pads of the flex circuit to mating contacts disposed in the female socket of the edge connector. The edge connector includes pins for mounting it to a receptacle of a wired circuit.

Abstract: An electrical connector that includes a dielectric body having a panel-reception groove and a relatively large number of conductive spring elements extending along side surfaces of the groove to engage conductive strips carried on the panel. Special spacer pads are removably disposed in end areas of the groove to variably limit the insertion of the panel into the groove, thus removing selected ones of the conductive spring elements from connection with the conductive strips. As a further feature, special spacer blocks may be located at the end of the groove to effectively reduce the width of the groove, thus enabling the groove to accept panels having reduced width dimensions. The invention seeks to increase the versatility of the electrical connector, and to reduce the need for a large multiplicity of differently constructed connectors.

Abstract: A credit card type small thin rectangular IC Card has a battery and an IC comprising a CPU, a ROM and a RAM mounted on a flexible printed circuit and bonded within an insulative plastic material. The printed circuit of the card has a plurality of electrode terminals exposed in a parallel array along at least one edge of the card which are adapted to engage contacts of a mating socket. The printed circuit terminals are manufactured by coating copper, nickel and gold over polyamide resin and squeeze finishing the leading edge. The mating socket comprises a general U-shaped frame having a U-shaped channel adapted to receive the IC card and having internal recessed contacts adapted to engage the terminals of the IC card. The contacts extend from an exterior surface of the frame for interconnection with the circuits of a mating device. Downwardly projecting portions thereof are bent at least twice in the portion penetrating the bottom of the frame.

Abstract: A connection system for electrically interconnecting circuits on a printed circuit mother board and printed circuit daughter board. More particularly, the connection system includes a first connector having a slot and for mounting on the mother board and a second connector having a blade for being received in the slot of the first connector and for being attached to an edge of the daughter board. Polarizing keyway and key bar are provided on respective first and second connectors to prevent incorrect insertion and to provide precise registration of contact elements in the respective connectors.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for electrically connecting circuit elements disposed on two printed circuit boards and spaced apart at centerlines of about 0.050 of an inch or less is described which includes a pitch controlling contact locator cooperating between the mating edge of an edge card and the connector housing. The pitch controlling contact locator includes a resilient supported spring member disposed in the connector cavity generally at the midpoint of the terminal array which is resilient in a vertical direction and substantially rigid in a horizontal direction. It further includes a mating cutout disposed in the mating edge generally at the midpoint of an array of contact pads which is adapted to engage the spring member with two points of contact when the edge card is inserted into the connector cavity.

Abstract: An edge mounted multicontact printed circuit board connector having a body (3) grooved to receive the edge of a cutaway (2) of a printed circuit board (1), the body carrying spaced strip-like resilient contact elements (4) having outward portions (6) which engage respective surface contacts (7) of the circuit board and inward portions (12) which are curved to extend into a cavity (20) of the body for resilient engagement with contacts (11) of a male cable connector (10) when inserted therein.

Abstract: A holder for receiving cards with electronically stored data or printed circuit boards. The holder has guide means to receive the card. The holder is provided with a connector with contact springs for contacting connection strips located on the card. One end of each contact spring is clamped while the other is free to move and make contact with the connection strips. The contact springs include the parts formed by bending and shaped so as to minimize pressure and friction against the connection strips of the card.

Abstract: The connection device permits the insertion of printed circuit cards without effort. Resilient contact elements have a first portion which, when subjected to the action of a first projection of a slide, urges back a movable contact portion toward the card, and a second portion which, when subjected to the opposed action of a second projection of the slide, urges back the contact portion away from the card.