Patent ID: 6629848
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A method for providing uniform pressure to contacts comprising the steps of:electrically jointing a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the first circuit board being lapped on the second circuit board and an elongate elastomer being provided to extend longitudinally along and exert pressure on the contacts, the elastomer having longitudinally opposed ends and a pair of opposed side edges extending intermediately therebetween; capturing the contacts and elastomer between first and second outer casing members each defining a planar inner surface projecting transversely beyond both opposed side edges of the elastomer; and, forming at least a pair of fixing points positioned respectively on opposed lateral sides of the elastomer, each transversely offset from an intermediate portion of one side edge of the elastomer to uniformly distribute a pressing force of the elastomer on the contacts.