Patent ID: 7430799
Filing Date: 2008-10-07
Classification: B25B,H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: flexible cable section extending between rigid printed circuit boards; and a tool inserted, to form a permanent widened spacing between the flexible cable sections extending between the rigid printed circuit boards which are foldable into specific angular positions relative to each other, including a first and second flexible cable sections in close parallel relationship, wherein said tool comprises an elongated cylindrical member having a forward end tapering into a flat blade extending across a diametrical width of said cylindrical member and configured to be placed between said flexible cable sections extending between the rigid printed circuit boards, said diametrical width of said cylindrical member being dimensioned so as to spread said first and second flexible cable sections apart so as to reduce strains generated therein during folding movements of said rigid printed circuit boards resulting in flexural bending of said flexible cable sections, said diametrical width of said cylindrical member ranging between 5% and 30% of a length of said flexible cable sections and said flat blade has a width of said diametrical width of said cylindrical member.