18281931. CARD EDGE CONNECTOR simplified abstract (Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd.)
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CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
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Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd.
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CARD EDGE CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18281931 titled 'CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
The patent application aims to improve electrical conduction between a terminal and a board using a card edge connector.
- The card edge connector includes a housing and a terminal fitting with a base portion, a contact portion, and a spring portion for supporting the contact portion.
- The contact portion is designed to make electrical contact with a circuit board assembled with the housing.
- The spring portion allows the contact portion to be displaceably supported between the base portion and the contact portion.
Potential Applications:
- Electronics manufacturing
- Printed circuit board assembly
- Industrial automation
Problems Solved:
- Poor electrical conduction in traditional connectors
- Lack of flexibility in terminal connections
- Difficulty in maintaining contact between terminal and board
Benefits:
- Improved electrical conduction
- Enhanced flexibility in terminal connections
- Increased reliability in maintaining contact
Commercial Applications:
- Manufacturing of electronic devices
- Automotive industry for circuit board connections
- Aerospace industry for reliable electrical connections
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents related to card edge connectors, terminal fittings, and spring mechanisms used in electrical connectors.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on materials for improved conductivity in connectors Research on automated assembly processes for card edge connectors
Questions about Card Edge Connector: 1. How does the spring portion in the terminal fitting contribute to improving electrical conduction? 2. What are the key differences between traditional connectors and the card edge connector in terms of electrical performance and reliability?
Original Abstract Submitted
It is aimed to provide a card edge connector capable of improving electrical conduction between a terminal and a board. A card edge connector () is provided with a housing () and a terminal fitting () including a base portion (A) to be fixed to the housing (), a contact portion (D) to be brought into electrical contact with a circuit board () assembled with the housing () and a spring portion (C) provided between the base portion (A) and the contact portion (D) for displaceably supporting the contact portion (D).
