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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2001
Katsuharu Yokoyama, Kobe, JP;
Kenji Nakata, Nishinomiya, JP;
Kenji Sugimori, Tokyo, JP;
Iwao Ishibashi, Tokyo, JP;
SMK Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides a floating connector, used for electrical connection between electrical components and a circuit board. Multiple embodiments include a plurality of elastic contacts retained between the circuit board and an insulated housing movable laterally and orthogonally in a fixed range to accommodate misalignment. The contacts are in sliding contact with the circuit board to ensure a reliable connection without solder. The embodiments employ guiding slits to maintain electrical separation between the contacts during adjustment. Each embodiment accommodates movement in multiple directions, requires no solder, and provides for secure flexible electrical connection between an electronic component and the circuit board.