Patent ID: 7491078
Filing Date: 2009-02-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A stacked connector for flexible printed circuits (FPCs) comprising: an insulative housing defining at least a first and second receiving cavity respectively for receiving one FPC in each cavity therein and a third receiving cavity located between the first and the second receiving cavity; at least two rows of terminals loaded in the insulative housing, each terminal comprising at least one contacting portion with a contacting point and an actuating portion thereon, the contacting points of one row projecting into the first receiving cavity and the contacting points of another row projecting into the second receiving cavity, the actuating portion of the at least two rows both projecting into the third receiving cavity; and an actuator comprising a pressing portion insertable into the third receiving cavity and pressing the actuating portions of terminals to urge the contacting points to connect with the FPCs.