Edge-connecting printed circuit board
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1. A printed circuit board comprising:
- a printed circuit board capable of resilient deformation and having first and second outer major surfaces and a contact edge; and
a plurality of electrically conductive traces provided on at least one of the major surfaces leading to a plurality of electrically conductive contact pads at the contact edge of the board;
wherein the first and second major surfaces define a gap therebetween at the contact edge, wherein the gap permits resilient deformation of the board so that a force is created upon deformation which will bias the major surfaces toward their undeformed position.
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Abstract
A printed circuit board capable of resilient deformation having two major surfaces and a contact edge. Electrically conductive traces are provided on each major surface of the board which lead to electrically conductive contact pads at the contact edge of the board. A gap is provided between the two major surfaces of the board along the contact edge. The gap permits resilient deformation of the board so that a force is created upon deformation which will bias the major surfaces toward their undeformed position. An elastomeric biasing member may be provided in the gap.
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1. A printed circuit board comprising:
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a printed circuit board capable of resilient deformation and having first and second outer major surfaces and a contact edge; and a plurality of electrically conductive traces provided on at least one of the major surfaces leading to a plurality of electrically conductive contact pads at the contact edge of the board; wherein the first and second major surfaces define a gap therebetween at the contact edge, wherein the gap permits resilient deformation of the board so that a force is created upon deformation which will bias the major surfaces toward their undeformed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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