Patent ID: 6159038
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A ZIF compression header connector comprising:a housing having first and second faces, a plurality of terminal cells formed between the first and second faces, at least a retaining wedge formed on an outer wall of the housing for retaining the connector to a frame of a hard disk drive, the housing further forming flanges extending from the second face and forming a peripheral skirt, a groove defined between the peripheral skirt and the outer wall of the housing for receiving sealant therein, an elongate slot formed in the second face;a plurality of terminals assembled in corresponding terminal cells, each terminal including a base portion retained within a corresponding terminal cell, a first spring arm extending into the elongate slot, and a second spring arm extending opposite the first spring arm for electrically contacting a conductive pad; anda plunger assembled to the housing for urging an inserted FPC against the first spring arms.