Abstract: Multi-contact electrical connector for connecting terminal pads on one panel-like member to terminal pads on another panel-like member comprises a generally U-shaped contact terminal strip. The strip is made up of a strip of thin plastic having spaced-apart spring metal contact terminals adhered to one external surface thereof. The edges of the strip are mounted on an elongated mounting bar of insulating material. The connector is located between the panel-like members with the spring contacts in alignment with corresponding terminal pads. The panel-like members are clamped in a pre-determined relationship so that the terminals are flexed and portions of the terminals on opposite sides of the strip are resiliently urged against the pads.

Abstract: A connector for connecting corresponding terminal pads on parallel panel-like surfaces such as printed circuit boards utilizes thin etched metallic conductors to generate the necessary contact pressures. A cooperating rigid support member enables springs formed by the shaped conductors to exert a relatively high contact pressure while allowing a large deflection of the spring conductor.