Actuatable connector system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6672878
APP PUB NO 20030224630A1
SERIAL NO

10160437

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Abstract

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A system assembly for a computer includes a motherboard situated on a printed circuit board, and a daughterboard situated on a printed circuit board. In the system assembly the daughterboard is positioned parallel to the motherboard. The daughterboard is connected to the motherboard using a connector system. The connector system has a first portion affixed to either the motherboard or the daughterboard which includes a first capture feature and has an opening therein. A second portion has a second capture feature which mates with the first capture feature. A third portion is attached to the second portion of the connector system. A cam moves the third portion with respect to the second portion. A flexible circuit electrically connects the first end and the second end of the connector system. The flexible circuit is of a length to form a curve when the first end and the second end are connected between the first electrical component and the second electrical component.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP;MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dean, Steven J Chippewa Falls, WI 18 218

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