Patent ID: 7914293
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for electrically connecting conductive portions formed on edges of connection objects, respectively, the electrical connector comprising: an electrode sheet comprising an insulation sheet and an electrode formed on the insulation sheet, and a press member comprising a plurality of springs arranged to press the insulation sheet against the conductive portions of the connection objects to force the electrode to be brought into contact with the conductive portions; wherein the press member comprises a coupling portion extending in a first direction, the coupling portion coupling the plurality of springs, each of the springs extending from the coupling portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and having a U-like shape, each of the springs having a press portion which presses the electrode sheet against the connection objects in a third direction perpendicular to the first and the second directions; wherein the press member further comprises a plurality of support portions each designed to support the connection objects with the electrode sheet interposed between the connection objects and the press member, the springs being arranged between the support portions in the first direction; wherein at least two support portions of the support portions are arranged so that the coupling portion is positioned between the at least two support portions in the second direction; and wherein the at least two support portions and the coupling portion constitute an accommodation portion having an angular U-like shape, the press member comprising a plurality of projections, the electrode sheet comprising a plurality of holes corresponding to the projections, the holes being arranged so that the electrode sheet sags when the projections are inserted into the holes, respectively, the accommodation portion accommodating the sagged portion of the electrode sheet.