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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2011
Robert Neil Mulfinger, York Haven, PA (US);
Richard Elof Hamner, Hummelstown, PA (US);
Jason M'cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Robert Neil Mulfinger, York Haven, PA (US);
Richard Elof Hamner, Hummelstown, PA (US);
Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly that includes a communication connector comprising a base frame and a moveable side that is supported by the base frame. The moveable side has a mating array of terminals thereon and is configured to move with respect to the base frame between retracted and engaged positions to engage a communication component. The connector assembly also includes a flexible circuit including a flex interconnect that has opposite exterior surfaces. The flexible circuit is coupled to the moveable side. The connector assembly also includes a plurality of heat-dissipation elements that are attached to the flex interconnect and project away from one of the exterior surfaces. The heat-dissipation elements are configured to conduct thermal energy from the flex interconnect and transfer the thermal energy to an ambient environment.