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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 1987
Filed:
Aug. 22, 1984
Thomas E Morgan, Concord, OH (US);
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An improved electrical clip-like connector having a low profile and being capable of connecting the conductors of an electrical cable with the leads of an integrated circuit package or the like, employs reinforcing shrouds to prevent breakage of gripping teeth and improper installation of the connector. Provision also is made for convenient and secure attachment of an external ground and for good electrical connection between contacts of the connector and the leads of the integrated circuit package that might have an oxide film on their surface. A further feature of the invention provides a less stiff and easier to use handle for installing and removing the clip whereas a still further feature of the invention provides for reinforcement of relatively wide clip bodies in the proximity of contact supporting walls.