Abstract: An edge mounted connector assembly for a printed circuit board (10) wherein the connector block (22) which mates with a connector receptacle on a mother board (12) is connected to the printed circuit board (10) by means of a flexible circuit member (44). A cover member (30) is mounted on the connector block (22) in such a manner that it is free to move relative to the connector block (22) in a first direction. The printed circuit board (10) is mounted to the cover member (30) in such a manner that it is free to move relative to the cover member in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The flexible circuit member (44) is free to flex in both directions.

Abstract: A connector (22) includes a housing (24) having an array of first terminal-receiving passageways (34) each in communication with a spring arm receiving recess (38), each passageway (34) having a terminal member (50) disposed therein. Each terminal member (50) includes a body section (52) having a first connecting portion (54) adapted for surface mount engagement with a circuit pad (122) of a circuit board (120) and a spring arm portion (60). The spring arm portion (60) has a first transverse portion (62) extending laterally from the terminal member (50) proximate the first connecting portion (54), an axial portion (64) of a selected length extending from the first transverse portion (62) and toward a second connecting portion (72) of the terminal member (50), and a second transverse portion (68) extending toward the body section (52). The first transverse portion (62) extends essentially parallel to the mounting face (28) and is recessed therefrom.

Abstract: An improved electrical contact element for use in connector housings. More particularly, the contact element includes a U-shaped retention section having one resilient leg extending obliquely outwardly. Further included is a resilient web in between and connecting the forward termination section and retention section to provide a degree of independent movement of the former relative to the latter.

Abstract: A high current power connector has contact elements defining a pin receiving opening. The contact elements are spring loaded inwardly to increase the contact force between each contact element and a pin. The connector also has the capability for the contact members to float and to realign themselves if the pin and contact elements are misaligned.

Abstract: An electrical connector for positioning between and electrically interconnecting electrical components. The electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having compartments and contact elements freely disposed in the compartments and having cantilever spring arms having conductive contact areas at the free ends thereof for electrical engagement with conductive pads or the like on the electrical components and further having shorting fingers attached to and extending from the spring arms for electrical engagement with each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector including conductive contacts and a housing which comprises a support member, outwardly extending contact receiving shells attached thereto and resilient arms on the support member for mounting said connector to a bracket so that the connector may move in an x and y direction. More particularly, the resilient arms include means for being attached to the bracket and the support member includes slots for slidingly receiving rails extending outwardly from the bracket between which and on which the connector is movably mounted.

Abstract: A cover for a chip carrier socket having integral release means. The cover includes depending sections with lips on the free end to catch under downwardly facing shoulders on the socket. Lever arms on the depending sections are depressible to pivot the lips out from beneath the shoulders.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a device for stacking, securing and spacing printed circuit boards, one on top of another. More particularly, the device is stamped and formed from coplanar stock and includes a reverse bend upper end which provides a receptacle for receiving the lower end of a device mounted in an overlying board or a lead from an electronic device, a lower end and an intermediate section for retaining the device in the board or in dielectric body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chip carrier socket having two opposing hinged frames, one to clamp and positively latch the other against the carrier. More particularly the socket contains a plurality of contact elements with generally horizontally extending contact surfaces to engage the carrier pads. The hinged frames include one having a double spring construction for bearing against the carrier and another having extended arms overlying the first frame and clamping it against the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for mechanically retaining and electrically connecting an ADS (active device substrate) to a PCB (printed circuit board). More particularly, the invention comprises an insulating housing in which a number of contact elements are positioned. These contact elements have means on one end for contacting traces on the PCB and contact surfaces on another end for contact with the pads on the ADS. A cover provides means for retaining the ADS in the housing and for biasing it against the contact surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a protective carrier for a dual-in-line package (DIP) and a socket which receives the loaded carrier to electrically connect the leads on the DIP to circuits on a printed circuit board (PCB). More particularly, the protective carrier comprises a frame into which the DIP is secured. The socket consists of a housing with a row of contact terminals on each side. The carrier slides down over the housing whereby leads on the DIP within the carrier make contact with the terminals.

Abstract: The present invention is to a heat sink device designed to conduct heat away from an active device substrate housed in a connector of the type having a hinged cover with spring elements thereon. More particularly the preferred embodiment includes a base member, in intimate contact with the substrate, positioned on the inside of the cover, and a heat exchanger attached to the base and extending above the cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interconnect device to provide electrical connections between printed circuit boards or a supported flexible circuit board and a wire wrap connection or solder tail connection or the like. More specifically the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a device, stamped and formed from a coplanar strip of conductive material and having a double thickness leg on top of which is an elongated spring arm formed into a rectangular shape to reduce the height it occupies in a housing while providing high spring force. Additionally, stress-distribution means is incorporated into the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for mechanically retaining and electrically connecting an ADS (active device substrate) to a PCB (printed circuit board). More particularly, the invention comprises an insulating housing in which a number of contact elements are positioned. These contact elements have means on one end for contacting traces on the PCB and contact surfaces on another end for contact with the pads on the ADS. A cover provides means for retaining the ADS in the housing and for biasing it against the contact surfaces.