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High density printed electrical circuit board card connection system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:504958
A zero insertion/extraction force printed circuit board card connection system comprises a cam-operated locking mechanism disposed along an edge portion of the printed circuit board. The extrusions along the circuit board mate with an extrusion fixed to the card cage having a plurality of electrical connectors. The card connection system allows the connectors to be held away from the circuit board during insertion/extraction and provides a constant mating force once the circuit board is positioned. The card connection system provides a simple solution to the need for a greater number of electrical signal connections. 12 figs.
Research Organization:
Universities Research Association
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03000
Assignee:
Universities Research Association, Inc., Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,626,480/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-490,674
OSTI ID:
504958
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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