公开(公告)号：US4082399A

公开(公告)日：1978-04-04

申请号：US698972

申请日：1976-06-23

Applicant: Earl D. Barkhuff

Inventor： Earl D. Barkhuff

IPC: H01R35/00 ,  H01R13/193 ,  H01R13/33 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R31/00 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/193 ,  H01R13/33 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R31/00

Abstract: A zero-insertion force connector for a multi-pin module is provided having a plurality of short, narrow resilient conductive contact members, each of which has a lengthwise opening therethrough of a diameter slightly greater than a module pin so as to each receive a module pin with substantially zero friction. One end of the contact is located in a plate having a plurality of openings therein each centered with respect to one of the pin positions and having a diameter somewhat larger than the contact so the contact can move therein to adjust for pin misalignment. An actuator plate is provided located adjacent to the module locating plate and connected with each of said contact members so as to provide in its actuated condition bending of said contact members so as to wipe and substantially circumferentially contact the module pin inserted in the end of the contact member within the module locating plate. Fan-out connection means is provided for making an electrical connection to the other end of each of the contacts.

公开(公告)号：US3994017A

公开(公告)日：1976-11-23

申请号：US484482

申请日：1974-07-01

Applicant: Earl D. Barkhuff ,  David S. Borm ,  Bernard W. McGinnis ,  Bertel E. Rosenlund

Inventor： Earl D. Barkhuff ,  David S. Borm ,  Bernard W. McGinnis ,  Bertel E. Rosenlund

IPC: G11B17/30 ,  G11B17/02 ,  G11B5/012 ,  G11B5/82 ,  G11B23/02

CPC classification number: G11B17/021 ,  G11B17/02

Abstract: In a random access storage device a head transported relative to a rotating assembly of flexible disks and a pair of co-rotating end plates operates in clearance spaces formed by sliding the disks apart at a selected interface. One of the end plates is attached to a low friction spline which is quickly shiftable between predetermined axial limit positions. In the most confining position of this plate a single selected interface space between the disks is partially opened by deflection of the disks. The partial opening is sufficient to establish a pressure difference relative to the other interfaces but not enough for unobstructed entrance of the head. Shortly after formation of the partial opening the shiftable plate is actuated away from the disks in a quick movement. Due to the suction effects accompanying this movement, and the just-mentioned pressure difference, the disks between the partial opening and the shifting plate are cohesively moved away from the selected interface as a sliding unit; thereby expanding that interface sufficiently to accommodate the head.

Abstract translation: 在随机存取存储装置中，相对于柔性盘的旋转组件和一对同向旋转的端板传送的头部在通过在所选择的界面处分开滑动而形成的间隙空间中操作。 一个端板附接到低摩擦花键，其能够在预定的轴向极限位置之间快速地移动。 在该板的最紧密的位置，盘之间的单个选定的界面空间通过盘的偏转部分打开。 部分打开足以建立相对于其他界面的压力差，但是对于头部的不受阻碍的入口而言不够。 在形成部分打开之后不久，可移动板以快速运动从盘驱动。 由于伴随该运动的吸引效应和刚才提到的压力差，部分开口和移动板之间的盘片作为滑动单元被内联地移动离开所选择的界面; 从而充分扩展该界面以容纳头部。