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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2019
Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT (US);
Michael A. Hoyack, Sandy Hook, CT (US);
Joachim I. Grek, Katrineholm, SE;
Owen R. Barthelmes, Putnam Valley, NY (US);
Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT (US);
Abstract
A float connector for interconnecting printed circuit boards that has a contact assembly that includes one or more contacts and a holder therefor such that opposite ends of the contact are exposed outside of the holder. The holder supports each contact in a clearance fit inside thereof, thereby allowing each contact to radially tilt. One or more guide members has a one or more guide features corresponding to the ends of the contacts, respectively, for aligning the contact ends for electrical connection with a board. The contact assembly is axially moveable with respect to the one or more guide member.