公开(公告)号：US08292644B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12757835

申请日：2010-04-09

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/6315 ,  H01R12/724

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a mating array, and a self-alignment subassembly. The housing is joined to a first circuit board and includes a header portion that moves in a mating direction toward a second circuit board. The mating array is joined to the header portion and includes a terminal. The mating array is moveable in the mating direction to couple the terminal with a mating terminal of the second circuit board. The self-alignment subassembly is disposed between the header portion and the mating array. The self-alignment subassembly applies a floating force on the mating array that permits alignment of the terminal of the mating array with the mating terminal while the mating array is moved in directions oriented approximately perpendicular to the mating direction. The self-alignment subassembly also applies a loading force on the mating array in the mating direction that couples the terminal of the mating array with the mating terminal.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体，配合阵列和自对准子组件。 壳体接合到第一电路板并且包括沿配合方向朝向第二电路板移动的集管部分。 配合阵列连接到头部并且包括终端。 配合阵列可以在配合方向上移动以将终端与第二电路板的匹配端子耦合。 自对准子组件设置在头部部分和配合阵列之间。 自对准子组件在配合阵列上施加浮动力，允许配合阵列的端子与配合端子对准，同时配合阵列在大致垂直于配合方向定向的方向上移动。 自对准子组件还在配合方向上将匹配阵列上的加载力施加到将配合阵列的端子与配合端子相连接的配合方向上。

公开(公告)号：US08282422B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12625315

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/141 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H05K2201/044 ,  H05K2201/10189

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector having a connector housing and contacts held by the connector housing, where the contacts defining a separable mating interface for mating with a mating component. An actuator engages the contacts and is movable between an actuated position and an unactuated position. The contacts are deflected relative to the connector housing when the actuator is moved to the actuated position. An actuation device is configured to move the actuator between the actuated position and the unactuated position.

Abstract translation: 电连接器组件包括具有连接器壳体和由连接器壳体保持的触头的连接器，其中触点限定用于与配合部件配合的可分离配合接口。 致动器接合触头并且可在致动位置和未致动位置之间移动。 当致动器移动到致动位置时，触头相对于连接器壳体偏转。 致动装置构造成在致动位置和未致动位置之间移动致动器。

公开(公告)号：US08282290B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12686484

申请日：2010-01-13

Applicant: Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

Inventor： Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H05K7/1439 ,  G02B6/389 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  H01R12/7082 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R12/88

Abstract: A connector configured to communicatively couple different components. The connector includes a base frame that extends along a longitudinal axis between a pair of frame ends and moveable first and second mating arrays comprising respective mating surfaces having terminals arranged thereon. The connector also includes a coupling mechanism supported by the base frame. The coupling mechanism holds the first and second mating arrays and moves the first and second mating arrays between retracted and engaged positions. The first and second mating arrays are spaced apart from a select component when in the corresponding retracted position. The first and second mating arrays are communicatively coupled to the select component when in the corresponding engaged position. The coupling mechanism initiates movement of the first mating array from the retracted position toward the engaged position while the second mating array remains stationary with respect to the base frame.

Abstract translation: 连接器，被配置为通信地耦合不同的部件。 连接器包括：基架，其在一对框架端部之间沿着纵向轴线延伸;以及可移动的第一和第二配合阵列，其包括相应的配合表面，其具有布置在其上的端子。 连接器还包括由基架支撑的联接机构。 联接机构保持第一和第二配合阵列并且在缩回和接合位置之间移动第一和第二配合阵列。 当处于相应的缩回位置时，第一和第二配合阵列与选择部件间隔开。 当处于相应的接合位置时，第一和第二配合阵列可通信地耦合到选择部件。 联接机构启动第一配合阵列从缩回位置朝向接合位置的移动，同时第二配合阵列相对于基架保持静止。

公开(公告)号：US08221146B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12685398

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

Inventor： Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Attalee Snarr Taylor

IPC: H01R13/15

CPC classification number: H05K7/1439 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R12/89

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a connector interface, and an actuator. The housing extends from a front end to a back end and includes an elongated channel extending through the housing along an actuation axis disposed between the front and back ends. The connector interface is joined with the front end of the housing and is configured to be electrically joined with a circuit board when the connector interface is moved away from the front end and mates with the circuit board. The actuator is disposed within the channel of the housing and includes a ramp angled toward the front end of the housing. The connector interface mates with the circuit board by moving the actuator along the actuation axis to engage the ramp with the connector interface and move the connector interface toward the circuit board.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体，连接器接口和致动器。 壳体从前端延伸到后端，并且包括沿设置在前端和后端之间的致动轴线延伸穿过壳体的细长通道。 连接器接口与壳体的前端连接，并且当连接器接口远离前端移动并与电路板配合时，被配置为与电路板电连接。 致动器设置在壳体的通道内，并且包括朝向壳体的前端成角度的斜面。 连接器接口通过沿致动轴线移动执行机构与电路板相配合，以使斜面与连接器接口相接合，并将连接器接口移向电路板。

公开(公告)号：US08033835B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12642056

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Steven J. Millard

Inventor： Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Steven J. Millard

IPC: H01R12/00 ,  H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1439 ,  H05K7/1407 ,  H05K7/1492

Abstract: An interconnect assembly for interconnecting first and second electrical components includes a substrate having opposed first and second surfaces and a first array of contacts on the first surface for engaging corresponding elements on the first electrical component. The first array of contacts defines a compressible interface that mates with the first electrical component. The first array of contacts includes signal contacts transferring data signals across the compressible interface and the first array of contacts includes a combination of power contacts that jointly convey power across the compressible interface. The interconnect assembly also includes a second array of contacts on the second surface for engaging corresponding elements on the second electrical component. The second array of contacts having signal contacts electrically connected to the signal contact of the first array of contacts and power contacts electrically connected to the power contacts of the second array of contacts.

Abstract translation: 用于互连第一和第二电气部件的互连组件包括具有相对的第一和第二表面的基板和在第一表面上的第一接触阵列，用于接合第一电气部件上的对应元件。 第一接触器阵列限定了与第一电气部件配合的可压缩接口。 第一触头阵列包括在可压缩接口上传送数据信号的信号触点，并且第一触点阵列包括在可压缩界面上共同传送功率的电力触头的组合。 互连组件还包括第二表面上的第二接触阵列，用于接合第二电气部件上的对应元件。 第二触点阵列具有电连接到第一触点阵列的信号触点和电连接到第二触点阵列的电源触头的电源触头的信号触点。

公开(公告)号：US07918683B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US12730958

申请日：2010-03-24

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H05K7/1418 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R12/87 ,  H05K7/1438

Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector that has a mating surface with an array of connector terminals thereon. The mating surface interfaces with a side surface of a daughter card assembly when the daughter card assembly is moved to an engaged position. The array of connector terminals are configured to engage an array of card terminals of the daughter card assembly. The connector assembly also includes a guide assembly that has a guide channel and a cam member that slidably engages the guide channel to direct the daughter card assembly to an offset position. In the offset position, the side and mating surfaces form a non-orthogonal angle with respect to each other. The guide channel is configured to permit the daughter card assembly to be rotated about an axis of rotation so that the daughter card assembly moves from the offset position to the engaged position.

Abstract translation: 一种连接器组件，包括具有与其上的连接器端子阵列的配合表面的连接器。 当子卡组件移动到接合位置时，配合表面与子卡组件的侧表面接合。 连接器端子的阵列被配置为接合子卡组件的卡端子阵列。 连接器组件还包括具有引导通道和凸轮构件的引导组件，凸轮构件可滑动地接合引导通道以将子卡组件引导到偏移位置。 在偏移位置，侧面和配合表面相对于彼此形成非正交角。 引导通道被配置为允许子卡组件围绕旋转轴线旋转，使得子卡组件从偏移位置移动到接合位置。

公开(公告)号：US08328571B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12939797

申请日：2010-11-04

Applicant: Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Michael T. Sykes

Inventor： Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Michael T. Sykes

IPC: H01R13/15

CPC classification number: G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F2213/0038 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R12/88 ,  H05K7/1454 ,  H05K7/1457

Abstract: A connector assembly that includes a base frame that extends along a longitudinal axis between a pair of frame ends. The connector assembly also includes a moveable mating side that is supported by the base frame and extends in a longitudinal direction along the longitudinal axis. The mating side has a mating array of terminals configured to communicate data signals. The connector assembly also includes a power connector that is configured to establish an electrical connection. The power connector is coupled to the mating side. Also, the connector assembly includes a coupling mechanism that is supported by the base frame and is operatively coupled to the mating side. The coupling mechanism is configured to be actuated to move the mating side between retracted and engaged positions in a mating direction with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 一种连接器组件，其包括在一对框架端之间沿着纵向轴线延伸的基架。 连接器组件还包括可移动配合侧，该可动配合侧由基架支撑并沿着纵向轴线在纵向方向上延伸。 配合侧具有配置成传送数据信号的端子的配合阵列。 连接器组件还包括被配置为建立电连接的电源连接器。 电源连接器耦合到配合侧。 而且，连接器组件包括由基架支撑并且可操作地联接到配合侧的联接机构。 联接机构构造成被致动以使配合侧在相对于纵向轴线的配合方向上在缩回位置和接合位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US08308491B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13081000

申请日：2011-04-06

Applicant: Robert Paul Nichols ,  Brian Patrick Costello ,  Keith McQuilkin Murr ,  Arash Behziz ,  Scott D. Spicer ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

Inventor： Robert Paul Nichols ,  Brian Patrick Costello ,  Keith McQuilkin Murr ,  Arash Behziz ,  Scott D. Spicer ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/73 ,  H01R24/40

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector housing configured to be coupled to a primary circuit board. A connector is held within the connector housing. The connector has a connector circuit board having a mating surface and a cable surface. The mating surface has mating contacts configured to be mated to corresponding mating contacts of a secondary circuit board. The cable surface has cable contacts. Cables extend between a first end and a second end. The first end of each cable is coupled to corresponding cable contacts of the connector circuit board. The second end of each cable is configured to be coupled to a cable contact on the primary circuit board or a second connector assembly on the primary circuit board.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括被配置为耦合到主电路板的连接器壳体。 连接器被保持在连接器壳体内。 连接器具有具有配合表面和电缆表面的连接器电路板。 配合表面具有被配置为与第二电路板的对应配合触点配合的配合触头。 电缆表面有电缆接触。 电缆在第一端和第二端之间延伸。 每个电缆的第一端连接到连接器电路板的相应电缆触头。 每个电缆的第二端被配置为耦合到主电路板上的电缆触点或主电路板上的第二连接器组件。

公开(公告)号：US08279613B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12947533

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: Steven Jay Millard ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

Inventor： Steven Jay Millard ,  Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/366 ,  H01R12/7058 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K2201/10189

Abstract: A flexible circuit assembly including a pair of mating panels. Each of the mating panels has an engagement face and a power contact. The circuit assembly also includes adjacent first and second flex interconnects that mechanically and electrically couple the mating panels. The first and second flex interconnects extend alongside each other and have respective interior surfaces. The first and second flex interconnects are stacked with respect to each other such that the interior surfaces face each other and define a heat-dissipating interspace therebetween. The circuit assembly also includes a plurality of power conductors that extend through the first and second flex interconnects between the mating panels. The power conductors are electrically parallel to one another between the power contacts. At least one of the power conductors extends proximate to the interior surface of one of the first and second flex interconnects.

Abstract translation: 一种柔性电路组件，包括一对配合面板。 每个配合面板具有接合面和动力接触。 电路组件还包括相邻的第一和第二柔性互连，其机械地和电耦合配对面板。 第一和第二柔性互连件彼此并排延伸并且具有相应的内表面。 第一和第二柔性互连件相对于彼此堆叠，使得内表面彼此面对并且在它们之间限定散热间隙。 电路组件还包括多个电源导体，其延伸穿过配合面板之间的第一和第二柔性互连。 电源导体在电源触点之间彼此电气并联。 至少一个电源导体靠近第一和第二柔性互连件之一的内表面延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20100303415A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12855249

申请日：2010-08-12

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger

IPC: G02B6/36

CPC classification number: H01R13/62905 ,  H01R12/714

Abstract: A connector assembly that includes a base frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a pair of frame ends. The connector assembly also includes a moveable side that is supported by the base frame and extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis. The moveable side includes a mating array of terminals. The connector assembly also includes a flex connection that is communicatively coupled to the mating array. The flex connection and the mating array are configured to transmit data signals. The connector assembly also includes a coupling mechanism that is supported by the base frame and is operatively coupled to the moveable side. The coupling mechanism is configured to be actuated to move the moveable side between retracted and engaged positions along a mating direction.

Abstract translation: 一种连接器组件，包括在一对框架端之间沿着纵向轴线延伸的基架。 连接器组件还包括由基部框架支撑并沿着纵向轴线的方向延伸的可移动侧。 可移动侧包括端子的配合阵列。 连接器组件还包括通信地耦合到配合阵列的柔性连接。 柔性连接和配合阵列被配置为传输数据信号。 连接器组件还包括由基架支撑并且可操作地联接到可移动侧的联接机构。 联接机构构造成被致动以沿着配合方向将可移动侧移动在缩回和接合位置之间。