Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 907
US Classification:
439496, 439492
Abstract:
A connector assembly is provided for a flat flexible circuit having a plurality of first conductors. The assembly includes an adapter for mating with a complementary connecting device having a plurality of second conductors. The adapter includes a receptacle. A relatively rigid male body member has an edge about which the flat flexible circuit is wrapped, with the first conductors facing away from the body member at the edge thereof. The male body member is insertable into the receptacle of the adapter. A spring member is mounted on the male body member for biasing the male body member in a mating direction relative to the adapter. A cam member is operatively associated between the male body member and the adapter. The cam member is movable between an inoperative position and an operative position. The cam member includes a cam surface engageable with the spring member for loading the spring member in response to movement of the cam member to its operative position.
Connector System For Interconnection With Flat Flexible Circuitry
Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 13502
US Classification:
439701, 4395401, 439637
Abstract:
A connector assembly for interconnection to conductors of a flat circuit, wherein the conductors are in a pattern of varying widths. A dielectric housing has a receptacle with an opening communicating the receptacle to the exterior of the housing. A plurality of terminal blocks of conductive material are positionable in the receptacle. The terminal blocks have varying sizes with corresponding varying planar surfaces exposed at the opening in the housing for engaging the conductors of the flat circuit. The blocks are arranged in the receptacle so that they present a pattern of varying sized planar surfaces matching the pattern of varying width conductors.
Keyed Connector Assembly For Flat Flexible Circuitry
Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI David A. Pfaffinger - Holly MI Jonathan D. Lohman - West Chicago IL
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 1224
US Classification:
439496, 439493, 439680, 439495
Abstract:
A keying system is provided in a connector assembly for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to the conductors of a complementary connecting device. The assembly includes a first connector having a body member for positioning the flat flexible circuit thereon. A second connector mates with the first connector and includes a pattern of keying projections insertable into a corresponding pattern of keying holes in the flat flexible circuit on the first connector.
Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI David A. Pfaffinger - Holly MI Jonathan D. Lohman - West Chicago IL
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 1224
US Classification:
439492, 174267
Abstract:
A polarizing system is provided in a connector for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to the conductors of a complementary connecting device. The flat flexible circuit has a longitudinal center-line and a pattern of polarizing holes therein asymmetrical to the center-line. A connector body member positions the flat flexible circuit thereon and has an asymmetrical pattern of polarizing posts insertable into the polarizing holes of the flat flexible circuit.
Electrical Connector Assembly For Flat Flexible Circuitry
Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 907
US Classification:
439496, 439632
Abstract:
A connector assembly is provided for removably interconnecting first conductors of a flat flexible circuit to a plurality of second conductors without the use of conductive terminals. The assembly includes a male connector having a relatively rigid male body member with an edge about which the flexible circuit is wrapped, and with the first conductors of the circuit facing away from the body member at the edge thereof. An adapter or other female connecting device includes a first receptacle for receiving the male connector inserted edge-first into the first receptacle. A second receptacle receives the second conductors in position for engaging the first conductors of the flexible circuit at the edge of the male body member.
Electrical Connector For Connecting Flat Flexible Circuitry To Discrete Terminal Pins
Robert M. Fuerst - West Bloomfield MI Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI Brian Richard Moser - Fenton MI
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 1224
US Classification:
439496
Abstract:
A connector is provided for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to a plurality of discrete terminal pins. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a front mating face and a rear terminating face. A plurality of terminal pin-receiving passages are provided in the mating face. A flat circuit-receiving receptacle is provided in the terminating face in communication with the passages. A circuit carrier or spring member is insertable into the receptacle of the housing and includes an attachment portion for attaching the flat flexible circuit of the carrier with the conductors of the circuit facing away from the carrier toward the terminal pin receiving passages. Insertion of the pins in the passages causes the pins to engage the conductors of the circuit. The circuit carrier or spring member includes a spring loaded mouth into which the terminal pins are inserted into engagement with the conductors of the circuit.
Electrical Connector With Terminal Position Assurance Device
Robert J. Flowers - Ortonville MI, US Robert Pust - Rochester MI, US Yves LePottier - Grosse Pointe MI, US Vijy Koshy - Rochester MI, US
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R013/40
US Classification:
439595, 439752
Abstract:
An electrical connector includes a housing having a front mating end, a rear terminating end and at least one terminal-receiving passage extending in a direction defining an insertion axis extending between the ends. The passage has a rear open end communicating with the rear terminating end of the housing. A TPA device is engageable with the housing at the front mating end thereof in a pre-load position. The TPA device includes a through passage communicating with the terminal-receiving passage in the housing. The TPA device is movable rearwardly from the pre-load position to a locking position. A terminal is insertable through the rear terminating end of the housing into the rear open end of the terminal-receiving passage along the insertion axis and into the through passage in the TPA device. The terminal moves conjointly with the TPA device from the pre-load position to the locking position. A terminal lock includes a locking surface on the housing at the terminal-receiving passage engageable with the locking shoulder on the terminal Complementary interengaging ramp surfaces are provided between the TPA device and the housing and extend at an angle to the insertion axis for moving the locking shoulder of the terminal transversely of the axis onto the locking surface on the housing as the TPA device and the terminal move conjointly from the pre-load position to the locking position angularly of the axis.
Lever Type Electrical Connector With Slide Members Having Dual Latching And Feedback Functions
Kevin L. Putnam - Attica MI, US David A. Pfaffinger - Holly MI, US Vijy Koshy - Lapeer MI, US Yves LePottier - Ann Arbor MI, US Gregory E. Avery - White Lake MI, US
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:
H01R 13/62
US Classification:
439157
Abstract:
A lever type electrical connector assembly includes a first connector. A mating assist lever is pivotally movably mounted on the first connector. A slide member is linearly movably mounted on the first connector. A first cam groove and cam follower mechanism is provided between the mating assist lever and the slide member, whereby pivotal movement of the lever relative to the first connector effects linear movement of the slide member relative to the first connector. A second connector is provided with a second cam groove and cam follower mechanism between the slide member and the second connector, whereby the connectors are mated and unmated in response to rotation of the mating assist lever and resulting translation of the slide member. A latch member is provided on the slide member and is latchingly engageable with the first connector and releasable by the second connector, whereby the slide member and the mating assist lever cannot move unless the connectors are at least preliminarily mated. Complementary interengaging detents are provided between the latch member and the second connector to render at least a tactile indication that the connectors are at least preliminarily mated.