Patent ID: 6155860
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A connector for electrically connecting an electrical component, having a plurality of conductive elements extending therefrom, to a substrate, comprising:a first base adapted to engage the electrical component and comprising:at least one aperture extending therethrough and adapted to receive at least a portion of the electrical component therein; anda first hinge assembly including a plurality of arms; anda second base adapted to mount to the substrate and comprising:a plurality of contacts corresponding to the conductive elements in the electrical component; anda second hinge assembly including a hinge pin;wherein at least one of said plurality of arms engages said hinge pin at a location and the other of said plurality of arms engage said hinge pin at a generally opposite location, wherein rotation of said first base progressively mates said conductive elements with said plurality of contacts.