Abstract:
The present invention provides a multi fiber optical ferrule, a tool for forming the ferrule, and a method of making the ferrule. The multi fiber optical ferrule is formed of two ferrule halves which are either molded or cast as imprecise blanks which are machined using a broach in order to precisely cut inner surfaces thereof for receiving an array of fibers. The inner surfaces of a pair of ferrule halves are cut simultaneously in order to assure accuracy in the fiber receiving and pin receiving channels. The halves are joined together with a fiber array placed therebetween to form the ferrule.
Abstract:
A smart card reader (10,10') is provided for temporary electrical connection of a smart card (70) to a printed circuit board. The smart card reader (10,10') features a cover (14,14') which is hingeably mounted to a base (12) at a first end (28). The cover (14,14') is biased such that its bottom surface (26) is spaced apart from the base (12) at a second end (29). Card support projections (18) are formed from the cover (14,14') and act in combination with an actuator (20) which extends from the base (12) to draw the cover (14,14') towards the base (12) upon insertion of a smart card (70).
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of making fiber optic interferometers. First, a plurality of optical fibers are bundled and placed into a sleeve. The bundle is then encased in the sleeve and the fiber ends are cut and polished. An area of cladding is stripped back from the polished fiber ends and layers of material are deposited on the fiber ends. These layers of material have varying indexes of refraction and form a grating. The bundle of optical fibers is then removed from encasing in the sleeve.
Abstract:
A stamping and forming machine (10) is provided for performing stamping and forming operations on strip material (274). The machine includes a ram (26) that reciprocates toward and away from a base plate (14). The ram carries tooling (362) that engages mating tooling (364) on the base plate for performing the stamping and forming operations. A toggle mechanism (222, 224, 226, 232, 238) is coupled to the ram (26) and the drive shaft (40) by means of a connecting rod (70) that moves the toggle over center (250) and then back again every revolution of the drive shaft. This provides two ram strokes of different lengths for each revolution of the drive shaft (40).
Abstract:
An electrical contact comprises a generally flat contact body having a central member and a pair of compliant sections formed as tandem loops on opposite sides of the central member. Each of the compliant sections has a contact section at an end remote from the central member, and the body is resiliently compressible along an axis of deflection extending through the central member and the contact sections.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a guide plate for use in a chip carrier socket or other electrical connector provides the precision required for close-center line spacing while minimizing the cost associated with production. A block of ceramic or the like is ground to the precise outside dimensions required. Grooves are then cut in the block of ceramic, and the ceramic is then sliced into respective guide plates. The guide plates are inserted into openings provided in the electrical connector an retained therein. The grooves are dimensioned to cooperate with contact pins of the electrical connector to precisely maintain the pins in position, whereby when a chip is positioned in the electrical connector, the pins will be in position to make an electrical connection with the pads of the chip.
Abstract:
An area array connector (32,42,50) for electrically interconnecting two electronic devices is disclosed. The connector (32,42,50) includes a plurality of contact elements (10) having parallel cantilevered contact fingers (18) extending obliquely outwardly from a plate (20) for one embodiment, a laminate (32) is formed by securing the contact elements (10) to a dielectric (26) having windows (28) through which the fingers (18) extend. The laminate (32) can then be fixed to a device such as a circuit board (40) to form another form of a connector (42) and further, the dielectric (26) can be removed to form yet another form of connector (50).
Abstract:
A connector (10) for electrically connecting a circuit between electronic devices has been disclosed. The connector (10) includes a platform (14, 64, 94, 114) with cantilevered spring arms (22, 62, 92, 112) extending obliquely outwardly therefrom. The spring arms (22, 62, 92, 112) include raised contact surfaces (26, 72, 102, 122) and in one embodiment, the geometry of the arms (22) provide compound wipe during deflection.
Abstract:
An electrical connector for connecting a first printed circuit board to a second printed circuit board has terminal contacts which provide a reliable electrical connection. The contact terminals are positioned adjacent to a board receiving recess, and are configured to make an electrical connection with the second printed circuit board when the second printed circuit board is rotated to a second position. Overstress projections provided on the contact terminals cooperate with shoulders of the electrical connector to prevent contact terminals from being deformed as the second printed circuit board is moved relative to the contact terminals. Contact projections are positioned on the contact terminals proximate a resilient contact arm. The contact projections electrically engage the resilient contact arm when the second printed circuit board is in the second position.
Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly has terminals which have first resilient legs and second rigid legs. The second rigid legs cooperate with the housing to secure the terminals therein. The entire length of the first resilient leg is utilized as a resilient beam. The first and second legs also provide two parallel paths over which signals can travel. The configuration of the terminals minimize the height of the assembly and provides a reliable electrical connection over which high speed signals can travel.