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Low insertion force connector

  • US 6,932,642 B2
  • Filed: 05/06/2004
  • Issued: 08/23/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector assembly comprising:

  • a first connector comprising an insulative housing having a cavity disposed therein, said first connector further comprising a plurality of conductive terminals each having a first end portion and a second end portion, said second end portion including a first contact arm and a second contact arm, each of said plurality of terminals being mounted within said housing, each of said second end portions extending into said cavity forming generally parallel rows of first and second contact arms;

    a flexible flat cable including an end portion having exposed conductive portions along a surface thereof; and

    a second connector comprising an insulative housing, said end portion of said flexible flat cable being clamped inside said second connector housing, said second connector housing having a plurality of openings for providing access to said conductive portions, wherein said second connector and said end portion of said flexible flat cable being received in said cavity, each of said first contact arms extending into one of said openings, said second connector abutting said row of second contact arms pressing said conductive portions against said first contact arms making an electrical connection between said terminals and said conductive portions.

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