Patent ID: 6475027
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An adapter for interconnecting flexible circuitry with an edge card connector, wherein the flexible circuitry includes a thin, flexible substrate having an edge, a first face, and a second face, and a plurality of electrical conductors on the first face of the substrate which extend towards the edge of the substrate, the adapter including:a thin, substantially-flat, rigid projection having an edge, an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the projection is formed of a thermally-conductive material for conducting heat away from the edge of the projection; means for securing the second face of the substrate to the upper surface of the projection when the substrate is arranged to wrap around the edge with the second face of the substrate adjacent to the lower surface of the projection; and a mounting surface in thermal communication with the projection, whereby heat is conducted from the edge of the projection to the mounting surface, wherein the mounting surface formed with a part to be brought into pressing engagement with an adjacent structure for conduction of heat to the adjacent structure.