Patent ID: 6506059
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G02F,H01C,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An electrical connector for interconnecting a light emitting display having a light source to a circuit board, in a stacked configuration, the connector being adapted to fit between and electrically connect contact locations on a light emitting display with contract locations on a circuit board, the connector comprising:an insulating body, said insulating body being comprised of a material that is capable of reflecting light from the light source to illuminate the display; a leg member, said leg member disposed upon said insulating body, said leg member being configured for disposition adjacent a circuit board to which the display is electronically connected; and at least one U-shaped connector element mounted upon said leg member of said insulating body, said U-shaped connector element having a closed end positioned against and secured to said leg member, said U-shaped connector element further comprising an open end defined by a first contact foot and a second contact foot, said first and second contact feet projecting in opposite directions and away from said leg member, said first contact foot being positioned for resilient electrical contact to the display, said second contact foot being positioned for resilient electrical contact with the circuit board, wherein said first and second contact feet of said U-shaped connector element are held between the display and the circuit board, said first and second feet each being configured for making electrical connection at contact locations between the display and circuit board.