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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 23, 1998
Shinsuke Kunishi, Hadano, JP;
Katsutoshi Tojo, Sagamihara, JP;
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector includes an elongated dielectric housing defining a slot for receiving a flat electrical circuit. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing, with resilient contact portions spaced along the slot. A metal actuator is mounted on the housing for movement between a first position allowing free insertion of the flat electrical circuit into the slot and a second position wherein a pressure plate portion biases the circuit against the resilient contact portions of the terminals. The metal actuator includes a support plate portion backing the resilient contact portions. At least the areas of the support plate portion which engages the contact portions is separated by a thin layer of dielectric material. The actuator, thereby, performs dual functions of biasing the circuit against the resilient contact portions and also providing reinforcing support for the contact portions.