Patent ID: 7172445
Filing Date: 2007-02-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for terminating a flat electrical circuit, comprising: a dielectric housing having an opening for receiving an end of the flat circuit; a plurality of signal terminals mounted on the housing along the opening and including contact portions for engaging signal conductors on the flat circuit; at least one ground terminal mounted on the housing and including a contact portion for engaging a ground conductor on the flat circuit; an actuator movably mounted on the housing for pivotal movement between an open position allowing the end of the flat circuit to be inserted into said opening and a closed position relatively biasing the flat circuit against the contact portions of the signal terminals; and a guide member movably mounted on the housing independent of the actuator and for movement between an open position allowing the end of the flat circuit to be inserted into said opening and a closed position relatively biasing the flat circuit against the contact portion of the ground terminal.