Patent ID: 6241531
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A high density precision interconnection device, comprising;a plurality of electrical contacts; anda non-conductive support housing,wherein each contact of the plurality of electrical contacts including:a deformable nonlinear retainer retaining the contact with respect to the non-conductive support housing, the deformable nonlinear retainer including a retainer portion adjacent the non-conductive support housing,a contact portion electrical engageable with an electrically conductive member, anda support arm supporting the contact portion of the deformable nonlinear retainer and cooperative to deform the deformable nonlinear retainer causing the retainer portion to engage the support housing as the contact portion and the electrically conductive member engage to restrict relative movement between the contact portion and the electrically conductive member, andwherein compression of the deformable nonlinear retainer causes straightening of the retainer portion.