Patent ID: 6234820
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical apparatus comprising:(1) a first connector coupled to a first circuit board, wherein the first connector comprises:(a) an elastomer;(b) a first flex circuit coupled to the first circuit board and having a first connection portion coupled to the elastomer for spring force;(c) a cam follower positioned at one end of the first connector;(2) a second connector coupled to a second circuit board, wherein the second connector comprises:(a) a second flex circuit coupled to the second circuit board and having a second connection portion;(b) a socket with an opening that comprises:(i) an insertion portion with a side angled from a plane of the second circuit board:(ii) a central portion with a side substantially parallel to the plane of the second circuit board, wherein the opening allows the cam follower to be inserted laterally and then rotated when the first connector is rotated with respect to the second connector in order to provide a wiping action between the first and second connection portions of the first and second flex circuits when the first connector is coupled to the second connector.