Abstract: An angled compliant pin connector is provided, comprising an insulative housing and a plurality of press fit pins. Each said pin includes a first leg and a second leg, the legs joining to define a V-shape. One or both such legs may define an therethrough, the apertures at least partially bounded by resilient walls. The press fit pins are carried by the insulative housing side-by-side generally parallel one to another, the first legs of the pins projecting from the insulative housing to provide a first attachment bed for connection to a first printed circuit board, the second legs of the pins projecting from the insulative housing to provide a second attachment bed for connection to a second printed circuit board, the two circuit boards residing in intersecting planes. The insulative housing may also include one or more mounting arms for bracing of a printed circuit board, and the mounting arms also may carry press fit pins for attachment to such printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an electrical connection unit and connector array is provided. Such arrays may be used to solder together traces from opposed circuit boards, in which the array is fitted between, and soldered to the boards to complete a circuit. The method of manufacturing a connection unit includes providing a first insulative base with one or more contacts or contact groups extending from the first side towards the second side of the base. Solder portions or solder balls may be reflowed to contacts at their termination points. An apparatus and method may provide a solder positioning device or means on top of or adjacent to the first insulative base, so that solder portions or solder balls are placed within cavities in the positioning device, in alignment with apertures of the first insulative base. The connection unit may be heated to reflow and fuse the solder portions to the contact termination, thereby constructing an array.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Furthermore, a retaining device for such a connector is provided. The retaining device is configured for reversibly holding an electrical connector and facilitating precise placement of the connector on a circuit board.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Solder balls also may serve to hold the first end of cantilevered contacts in place within opposed insulative bases that are adapted to mate to each other. The connector may be provided in a two part co-planar array.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Solder balls also may serve to hold the first end of cantilevered contacts in place within opposed insulative bases that are adapted to mate to each other. The connector may be provided in a two part co-planar array. Opposing contacts bear against each other in resilient electrical communication in a manner that minimizes the total amount of displacement required within the insulative housing.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Furthermore, a retaining device for such a connector is provided. The retaining device is configured for reversibly holding an electrical connector and facilitating precise placement of the connector on a circuit board.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Solder balls also may serve to hold the first end of cantilevered contacts in place within opposed insulative bases that are adapted to mate to each other. The connector may be provided in a two part co-planar array.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an electrical connection unit and connector array is provided. Such arrays may be used to solder together traces from opposed circuit boards, in which the array is fitted between, and soldered to the boards to complete a circuit. The method of manufacturing a connection unit includes providing a first insulative base with one or more contacts or contact groups extending from the first side towards the second side of the base. Solder portions or solder balls may be reflowed to contacts at their termination points. An apparatus and method may provide a solder positioning device or means on top of or adjacent to the first insulative base, so that solder portions or solder balls are placed within cavities in the positioning device, in alignment with apertures of the first insulative base. The connection unit may be heated to reflow and fuse the solder portions to the contact termination, thereby constructing an array.