Patent ID: 7232323
Filing Date: 2007-06-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical zero insertion force connector comprising: a first connector part having first and second housings, wherein the second housing movably connects to the first housing; a second connector part having a plug; and a sleeve contact having a body and a clamping sleeve movably connected to the body, wherein one end of the body includes adjacent contact segments, wherein the sleeve contact extends into the first housing such that the clamping sleeve engages the first housing and the contact segments engage the second housing; wherein the second connector part connects to the first housing such that the connector parts connect together with the plug inserted into a gap between the contact segments; wherein upon being connected to the first housing, the second connector part disengages the second housing from the first housing and moves the second housing towards the first housing such that the sleeve contact body moves with the second housing away from the clamping sleeve until the clamping sleeve moves over the contact segments and presses the contact segments onto the plug.