公开(公告)号：US08033852B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12646314

申请日：2009-12-23

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

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

IPC: H01R13/15

CPC classification number: H05K7/1492 ,  H01R12/85 ,  H05K7/1407 ,  H05K7/1439

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a connector interface body, an elongated shaft, and a cam. The housing has an opening extending into the front face and an elongated channel oriented along the longitudinal axis. The cam is within the opening of the housing and includes a passageway through which a shaft of the housing extends. Rotation of the shaft rotates the cam to engage and drive the connector interface body away from the housing. The cam includes a collar protruding from the cam and extending along a periphery of the passageway. The collar has a clearance dimension along a first direction that is smaller than a gap between the retention features of the housing and an interference dimension along a transverse direction that is larger than the gap. The cam is retained in the housing when the collar engages retention features of the housing across the interference dimension.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体，连接器接口体，细长轴和凸轮。 壳体具有延伸到前表面的开口和沿着纵向轴线定向的细长通道。 凸轮在壳体的开口内，并且包括通道，壳体的轴延伸穿过该通道。 轴的旋转使凸轮旋转以接合并将连接器接口体驱动远离壳体。 凸轮包括从凸轮突出并沿着通道的周边延伸的轴环。 轴环具有沿着第一方向的间隙尺寸，其小于壳体的保持特征之间的间隙和沿着大于间隙的横向方向的干涉尺寸。 当套环接合穿过干涉尺寸的壳体的保持特征时，凸轮保持在壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US20110170828A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

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运动，而第二配合阵列相对于基架保持静止。

公开(公告)号：US07789668B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US12428806

申请日：2009-04-23

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Attalee S. Taylor ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Brian Patrick Costello

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Scott Stephen Duesterhoeft ,  Attalee S. Taylor ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Brian Patrick Costello

IPC: H01R9/09

CPC classification number: H01R12/89

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for electrically coupling primary and secondary circuit boards together. The secondary circuit board is held proximate to the primary circuit board and has a first contact array of board contacts thereon. The electrical connector assembly includes a circuit assembly having a second contact array of mating contacts configured to mate with the first contact array and a flexible circuit that electrically couples the second contact array to the primary circuit board. The electrical connector assembly also includes an alignment feature that is configured to engage the secondary circuit board. Also, the electrical connector assembly includes a coupling mechanism that is configured to move the alignment feature and the second contact array between a retracted position, in which the second contact array is located remotely from the first contact array, and an engaged position, in which the first and second contact arrays engage one another.

Abstract translation: 一个用于将一次和二次电路板电耦合在一起的电连接器组件。 次级电路板被保持在主电路板附近并且具有其上的板触点的第一接触阵列。 电连接器组件包括电路组件，该电路组件具有配置为与第一接触阵列配合的配合触头的第二接触阵列和将第二接触阵列电耦合到主电路板的柔性电路。 电连接器组件还包括配置成接合次级电路板的对准特征。 此外，电连接器组件包括耦合机构，其被配置为在第二接触阵列远离第一接触阵列的缩回位置和接合位置之间移动对准特征和第二接触阵列，在该位置处， 第一和第二接触阵列彼此接合。

公开(公告)号：US07175479B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11410028

申请日：2006-04-25

Applicant: Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Attalee S. Taylor ,  Richard Elof Hamner

Inventor： Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Attalee S. Taylor ,  Richard Elof Hamner

IPC: H01R13/502

CPC classification number: H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R13/6586 ,  Y10T29/53222 ,  Y10T29/53257

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that comprises a housing with a front wall that separates a mating end from a loading end. The housing has a module support shroud that extends from the front wall toward the loading end and that has a latch element provided thereon. The connector also includes a contact module having an array of contacts that are held in a dielectric carrier. The contact module includes a mating end, sides and a module end. The module end slides along the module support shroud as the contact is loaded into the housing, until the mating end is located proximate to the front wall when the contact module is fully loaded. A retention latch member is formed separate from, and held by, the contact module. The retention latch member extends beyond the module edge and engages the latch element on the module support shroud to retain securely the contact module in the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电连接器，其包括具有将配合端与装载端分隔开的前壁的壳体。 壳体具有从前壁朝向装载端延伸的模块支撑护罩，并且具有设置在其上的闩锁元件。 连接器还包括具有保持在电介质载体中的触点阵列的触点模块。 接触模块包括配合端，侧面和模块端。 当接触器装载到壳体中时，模块端部沿着模块支撑护罩滑动，直到接触模块完全装入时，配合端部位于靠近前壁的位置。 保持闩锁构件与接触模块分开形成并由其固定。 保持闩锁构件延伸超过模块边缘并且与模块支撑罩上的闩锁元件接合，以将触头模块牢固地保持在壳体中。

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：US08251755B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12814735

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner

Inventor： Robert Neil Mulfinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner

IPC: H01R13/502

CPC classification number: H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  H01R13/6315

Abstract: A connector includes a housing, a contact, an angled interface, and a resilient member. The contact is disposed in the housing and includes a mating end and an interface end. The angled interface includes a sliding surface that is oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The resilient member is coupled with the contact and the housing and is configured to apply a force to the contact in a direction that is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis. The mating end of the contact engages a conductive element of a mating connector and the interface end of the contact slides along the sliding surface of the angled interface when the contact is moved in a mating direction toward the conductive element. The angled interface translates movement of the contact in the mating direction into lateral movement across the conductive element.

Abstract translation: 连接器包括壳体，触点，成角度的界面和弹性构件。 接触件设置在壳体中并且包括配合端和接口端。 成角度的界面包括相对于纵向轴线倾斜定向的滑动表面。 弹性构件与接触件和壳体联接并且构造成在相对于纵向轴线成角度的方向上向接触件施加力。 接触件的配合端接合配合连接器的导电元件，并且当接触件沿配合方向朝向导电元件移动时，接触件的接口端沿着倾斜接口的滑动表面滑动。 倾斜的接口将接触件在配合方向上的运动转化成穿过导电元件的横向运动。

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。