Flexible printed circuit connector
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1. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
- a dielectric housing having a plurality of contact chambers extending through the dielectric housing;
a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween for receiving a first flexible printed circuit;
a top cover mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing to define a second receiving space therebetween for receiving a second flexible printed circuit; and
a plurality of electrical contacts received in the respective contact chambers, each electrical contact having a pair of contact portions, one of which is exposed in the first receiving space to electrically connect the first flexible printed circuit, and the other of which is exposed in the second receiving space to electrically connect the second flexible printed circuit, wherein the housing has a projection extending downwardly from the front end thereof, and the bottom cover provides an indentation to accommodate the projection, thereby at least partially enclosing the front end of the first receiving space to stop and position the first flexible printed circuit.
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Abstract
A flexible printed circuit connector includes a housing with contact chambers for receiving a plurality of contacts. The housing sets engagement recesses, first sliding grooves and protrusions on both side surfaces thereof. A bottom cover is mounted on the housing at the underside thereof to define a first receiving space for receiving a first flexible printed circuit. A top cover is mounted on the housing on the top thereof to define a second receiving space for containing a second flexible printed circuit. The top cover is engaged with the bottom cover to retain the two flexible printed circuits reliably and precisely.
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1. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
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a dielectric housing having a plurality of contact chambers extending through the dielectric housing; a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween for receiving a first flexible printed circuit; a top cover mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing to define a second receiving space therebetween for receiving a second flexible printed circuit; and a plurality of electrical contacts received in the respective contact chambers, each electrical contact having a pair of contact portions, one of which is exposed in the first receiving space to electrically connect the first flexible printed circuit, and the other of which is exposed in the second receiving space to electrically connect the second flexible printed circuit, wherein the housing has a projection extending downwardly from the front end thereof, and the bottom cover provides an indentation to accommodate the projection, thereby at least partially enclosing the front end of the first receiving space to stop and position the first flexible printed circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
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a dielectric housing having a plurality of contact chambers extending through the dielectric housing; a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween for receiving a first flexible printed circuit; a top cover mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing to define a second receiving space therebetween for receiving a second flexible printed circuit; and a plurality of electrical contacts received in the respective contact chambers, each electrical contact having a pair of contact portions, one of which is exposed in the first receiving space to electrically connect the first flexible printed circuit, and the other of which is exposed in the second receiving space to electrically connect the second flexible printed circuit, wherein the dielectric housing has an upper protrusion and a middle protrusion protruded outwardly from side surfaces thereof, and the bottom cover has a back cutout and a hole in sidewalls thereof for engaging with the upper protrusion and the middle protrusion to secure the bottom cover to the dielectric housing.
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5. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
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a dielectric housing having a plurality of contact chambers extending through the dielectric housing; a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween for receiving a first flexible printed circuit; a top cover mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing to define a second receiving space therebetween for receiving a second flexible printed circuit; and a plurality of electrical contacts received in the respective contact chambers, each electrical contact having a pair of contact portions, one of which is exposed in the first receiving space to electrically connect the first flexible printed circuit, and the other of which is exposed in the second receiving space to electrically connect the second flexible printed circuit, wherein the top cover has inner protrusions, the dielectric housing and the bottom cover have first and second sliding grooves in which the inner protrusions are disposed enabling the top cover to slide relative to the dielectric housing. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
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a dielectric housing having a plurality of contact chambers extending through the dielectric housing; a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween for receiving a first flexible printed circuit; a top cover mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing to define a second receiving space therebetween for receiving a second flexible printed circuit; and a plurality of electrical contacts received in the respective contact chambers, each electrical contact having a pair of contact portions, one of which is exposed in the first receiving space to electrically connect the first flexible printed circuit, and the other of which is exposed in the second receiving space to electrically connect the second flexible printed circuit, wherein the dielectric housing has engagement recesses, the bottom cover has mating cutouts, and the top cover has mating parts engaging with the engagement recesses and the mating cutouts to latch the top cover to the dielectric housing and the bottom cover in a closed and latched position.
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8. A flexible printed circuit connector comprising:
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a dielectric housing having a plurality of electrical contacts secured therein and exposed on an upper side and a lower side thereof; a bottom cover mounted on a bottom side of the dielectric housing to define a first receiving space therebetween to retain and electrically connect a first flexible printed circuit; a top cover pivotally mounted on a top side of the dielectric housing for pivotal movement between an open position to enable a second flexible printed circuit to be positioned between the dielectric housing and the top cover and a closed position with the second flexible printed circuit in electrical engagement with the electrical contacts whereafter the top cover is slidable along the dielectric housing to a latched position; and latch means on the top cover, the bottom cover and the dielectric housing for latching the top cover in the closed and latched position. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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