Abstract: A method of making a multilayered circuit assembly from a plurality of flat, flexible circuit elements, wherein each circuit element includes a substrate having conductive means to define an electrical path of travel which is formed between a base layer made of insulation material and a cover layer made of insulation material. Each circuit element has a connecting station associated with the conductive means.

Abstract: A zero insertion force connector assembly includes a pair of connector housings each including an array of terminals. As the housings are initially moved together, the terminals are not in engagement and zero insertion force is provided. The housings are subsequently moved transversely with respect to one another in order to close individual pairs of terminals. Each terminal includes a contact blade parallel to the contact blade of another terminal, and the blades are disposed at a forty-five degree angle relative to the direction of transverse housing movement. One blade of each contact pair is supported along one of its edges to provide for a twisting action and reliable electrical contact as the blades are engaged. Transverse movement of the housings is effected by an actuator member mounted on one housing by an integral hinge and movable to a latched position wherein it forces the other housing member to a transverse position thereby closing each of the individual pairs of contacts.

Abstract: A push-type terminal connector assembly including a terminal housing made of insulating material and with a terminal receiving receptacle adapted to receive a plurality of terminals and a plurality of like terminals each adapted to be plugged into the terminal receiving receptacle. The housing has a plurality of channels formed in the receptacle for transversely dividing the receptacle into a plurality of adjacent terminal receiving stations. A detent ridge is provided in the interior of the receptacle and is adapted to engage a portion of the terminal for positioning and holding the terminal at a receiving station at a given depth. Each terminal includes a lateral compressible contact spring adapted to electrically connect and press against the contact springs of another terminal plugged in an adjacent receiving station.