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：US20120258612A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

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: H01R12/70

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：US20120202370A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13022187

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: ROBERT NEIL MULFINGER ,  RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER

Inventor： ROBERT NEIL MULFINGER ,  RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/737 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4281

Abstract: A connector assembly that includes a communication connector comprising a base frame and a moveable side that is supported by the base frame. The moveable side has a mating array of terminals thereon and is configured to move with respect to the base frame between retracted and engaged positions to engage a communication component. The connector assembly also includes a flexible circuit including a flex interconnect that has opposite exterior surfaces. The flexible circuit is coupled to the moveable side. The connector assembly also includes a plurality of heat-dissipation elements that are attached to the flex interconnect and project away from one of the exterior surfaces. The heat-dissipation elements are configured to conduct thermal energy from the flex interconnect and transfer the thermal energy to an ambient environment.

Abstract translation: 一种连接器组件，其包括通信连接器，该通信连接器包括基架和由所述基架支撑的可移动侧。 可移动侧具有在其上的端子的匹配阵列，并且构造成相对于基架在缩回和接合位置之间移动以接合通信部件。 连接器组件还包括柔性电路，其包括具有相对的外表面的柔性互连。 柔性电路耦合到可移动侧。 连接器组件还包括多个散热元件，其连接到柔性互连件并远离其中一个外表面突出。 散热元件被配置为传导来自柔性互连件的热能并将热能传递到周围环境。

公开(公告)号：US20120120607A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

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: H05K7/20

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：US08014165B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11888936

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Richard Elof Hamner ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis

Inventor： Richard Elof Hamner ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis

IPC: H05K1/14

CPC classification number: H01R13/743 ,  H01R4/24 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: A connector for mounting to a panel is provided that includes a housing that has a front edge configured to be located proximate an opening in the panel. The connector also includes a tab that extends from the front edge of the housing where the tab is oriented to engage an outer surface of the panel. A spring member also extends from the front edge of the housing and is positioned to engage an inner surface of the panel. The spring member is flexible toward and away from the tab.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于安装到面板的连接器，其包括壳体，所述壳体具有被配置为邻近面板中的开口定位的前边缘。 连接器还包括从壳体的前边缘延伸的突片，其中突片被定向成接合面板的外表面。 弹簧构件也从壳体的前边缘延伸并定位成接合面板的内表面。 弹簧构件朝向和远离突出部是柔性的。

公开(公告)号：US20110170827A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12686518

申请日：2010-01-13

Applicant: RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  ROBERT NEIL MULFINGER ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER ,  ATTALEE S. TAYLOR

Inventor： RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  ROBERT NEIL MULFINGER ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER ,  ATTALEE S. TAYLOR

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  H01R13/44

CPC classification number: H05K7/1439 ,  G02B6/3608 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/43 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R12/73 ,  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 first and second moveable mating arrays having mating surfaces with terminals arranged thereon. The connector also includes a coupling mechanism that is supported by the base frame. The coupling mechanism holds the first and second mating arrays so that the mating surfaces of the first and second mating arrays extend along the longitudinal axis. The coupling mechanism moves the first and second mating arrays along different mating directions with respect to select components. The coupling mechanism moves the first and second mating arrays, between retracted and engaged positions, wherein the corresponding mating array is spaced apart from the select component in the retracted position and engaged to the select component in the engaged position.

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，其在一对框架端之间沿着纵向轴线延伸;以及第一和第二可动配合阵列，其具有配置在其上的端子的配合表面。 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，使得第一和第二配合阵列的配合表面沿着纵向轴线延伸。 联接机构相对于选择部件沿着不同的配合方向移动第一和第二配合阵列。 联接机构在缩回位置和接合位置之间移动第一和第二配合阵列，其中相应的配合阵列在缩回位置与选择部件间隔开并且在接合位置接合到选择部件。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100093208A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12250345

申请日：2008-10-13

Applicant: RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  TYLER JOHN MILLER ,  JUSTIN SHANE McCLELLAN ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER

Inventor： RICHARD ELOF HAMNER ,  TYLER JOHN MILLER ,  JUSTIN SHANE McCLELLAN ,  JASON M'CHEYNE REISINGER

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/514

CPC classification number: H01R13/6596 ,  H01R12/712 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/748

Abstract: A connector system includes an upper electrical connector having a housing that defines an open bottomed cavity defining a cavity envelope and that defines a mating interface for a mating connector. The upper electrical connector further has contacts mounted to the housing and extending along the mating interface. The connector system includes a first lower electrical connector mountable to a circuit board that has a first outer envelope adapted for fitting in the cavity envelope, and a second lower electrical connector mountable to a circuit board that has a second outer envelope adapted for fitting in the cavity envelope. The upper electrical connector is separately mountable to the circuit board over each of the first lower electrical connector and the second lower electrical connector. Optionally, the upper electrical connector may be mountable over only one of the first lower electrical connector and the second lower electrical connector at a time

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括具有壳体的上部电连接器，所述壳体限定限定空腔封套的开放底部空腔，并且限定配合连接器的配合接口。 上电连接器还具有安装到壳体并沿着配合接口延伸的触点。 连接器系统包括可安装到电路板的第一下部电连接器，该第一下部电连接器具有适于装配在腔体封套中的第一外部封套，以及可安装到电路板的第二下部电连接器，该第二外部电连接器具有适于安装在 腔体信封。 上部电连接器分别安装到电路板上，在每个第一下部电连接器和第二个下部电连接器上。 可选地，上电连接器可以一次只能安装在第一下电连接器和第二下电连接器中的一个上