公开(公告)号：US20060172570A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11284154

申请日：2005-11-21

Applicant: Steven Minich

Inventor： Steven Minich

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1069 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H01R43/0256

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of an electrical connector includes a housing having a body. The body defines a contact-receiving aperture extending therethrough, and a heat-transfer aperture extending therethrough in substantially the same direction as the contact-receiving aperture for facilitating circulation of air through the body.

Abstract translation: 电连接器的优选实施例包括具有主体的壳体。 主体限定了延伸穿过其中的接触孔，以及沿与接触孔大致相同的方向延伸穿过的传热孔，用于促进空气通过本体的循环。

公开(公告)号：US20060063404A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11274527

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Steven Minich ,  Joseph Shuey ,  Gregory Hull ,  Stephen Smith

Inventor： Steven Minich ,  Joseph Shuey ,  Gregory Hull ,  Stephen Smith

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R29/00 ,  Y10S439/941

Abstract: An electrical connector having a leadframe housing, a first electrical contact fixed in the leadframe housing, a second electrical contact fixed adjacent to the first electrical contact in the leadframe housing, and a third electrical contact fixed adjacent to the second electrical contact in the leadframe housing is disclosed. Each of the first and second electrical contacts may be selectively designated, while fixed in the lead frame housing, as either a ground contact or a signal contact such that, in a first designation, the first and second contacts form a differential signal pair, and, in a second designation, the second contact is a single-ended signal conductor. The third electrical contact may be a ground contact having a terminal end that extends beyond terminal ends of the first and second contacts.

公开(公告)号：US20080003878A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11480045

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Steven Minich

Inventor： Steven Minich

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/514 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/501 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed with a connector housing and a leadframe assembly received in the connector housing. The leadframe assembly may include a dielectric leadframe housing and first and second electrically-conductive contacts extending through the leadframe housing. Each of the contacts may define a respective broadside and a respective mating end. The leadframe housing may define a hinge between the mating ends of the first and second contacts. The leadframe housing may be folded along the hinge such that the broadside of the first contact is positioned along the broadside of the second contact. A method for manufacturing such an electrical connector may include stamping a leadframe from a sheet of electrically-conductive material, overmolding a hinged, leadframe housing onto the leadframe, folding the leadframe along the hinge such that a face of a first contact is positioned along a face of a second contact, and inserting the folded leadframe assembly into a connector housing such that the leadframe assembly is retained in the connector housing in a folded configuration.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电连接器，其具有连接器壳体和容纳在连接器壳体中的引线框架组件。 引线框架组件可以包括电介质引线框架壳体和延伸穿过引线框壳体的第一和第二导电触头。 每个触点可以限定相应的宽边和相应的配合端。 引线框架壳体可以在第一和第二触点的配合端之间限定铰链。 引线框架壳体可以沿着铰链折叠，使得第一触头的宽边沿着第二触点的宽边定位。 用于制造这种电连接器的方法可以包括从导电材料片冲压引线框架，将铰接的引线框架壳体重叠成型到引线框架上，沿着铰链折叠引线框架，使得第一触点的面沿着 第二接触面，以及将折叠的引线框架组件插入连接器壳体中，使得引线框架组件以折叠构型保持在连接器壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US20070207675A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11367784

申请日：2006-03-03

Applicant: Steven Minich

Inventor： Steven Minich

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/11 ,  H01R12/724

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises two signal contacts, each having an L-shaped body portion, a first contact arm connected to a first end of the L-shaped body portion, and a second contact arm also connected to the first end of the L-shaped body portion. For each signal contact, the first contact arm and the second contact arm define a plug contact receiving space therebetween, and the L-shaped body extends from a first end to a second end opposite the first end. The signal contacts are positioned so that an edge of each of the L-shaped bodies is proximate and opposite the edge of the other signal contact, thereby electrically edge coupling the contacts. The edges of the L-shaped bodies may extend along the entire length of the bodies and along the contact arms, thereby providing electrical edge coupling throughout the length of the contact.

Abstract translation: 电连接器包括两个信号触点，每个具有L形主体部分，连接到L形主体部分的第一端的第一接触臂和还连接到L形主体部分的第一端的第二接触臂 身体部位。 对于每个信号接触，第一接触臂和第二接触臂限定了它们之间的插塞接触容纳空间，并且L形本体从第一端延伸到与第一端相对的第二端。 信号触点被定位成使得每个L形体的边缘与另一个信号触点的边缘接近并相对，从而使触头电连接。 L形体的边缘可以沿着主体的整个长度并沿着接触臂延伸，从而在接触的整个长度上提供电边缘耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20070207649A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11745677

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: Dean Geibel ,  Steven Minich ,  Donald Harper

Inventor： Dean Geibel ,  Steven Minich ,  Donald Harper

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R12/7041 ,  H01R12/7052 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R13/58

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a connector system includes a first electrical connector for mounting on a first substrate. The first electrical connector has a housing, and a contact mounted on the housing. The connector system also includes a second electrical connector for mounting on a second substrate. The second electrical connector includes a housing having a projection formed thereon, and a contact mounted on the housing. The second electrical connector is capable of mating with the first electrical connector so that the contact of the first electrical connector electrically contacts the contact of the second electrical connector and the projection contacts the first substrate so that at least a portion of the weight of the second electrical connector and the second substrate is transmitted to the first substrate by way of the projection.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统的优选实施例包括用于安装在第一基板上的第一电连接器。 第一电连接器具有壳体和安装在壳体上的触点。 连接器系统还包括用于安装在第二基板上的第二电连接器。 第二电连接器包括其上形成有突起的壳体和安装在壳体上的触点。 第二电连接器能够与第一电连接器配合，使得第一电连接器的触点与第二电连接器的触点电接触，并且突起与第一基板接触，使得第二电连接器的重量的至少一部分 电连接器和第二基板通过突起传递到第一基板。

公开(公告)号：US20070207641A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11368211

申请日：2006-03-03

Applicant: Steven Minich

Inventor： Steven Minich

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6587

Abstract: A high-density orthogonal connector is disclosed and may include electrical contacts that are configured to receive contacts from an orthogonal header connector while minimizing signal skew and signal reflection. The electrical contacts in the connector may define contact pairs (e.g., differential signal pairs). Each contact pair may include a lead portion and a mating interface that extends from the lead portion. The lead portions of the contact pair may define a first plane. One contact of the contact pair defines a first mating interface defining a second plane and the other contact in the contact pair defines a second mating interface defining a third plane. The second plane and the third plane may be both substantially parallel to and offset from the first plane in opposite directions. The contact pair may be configured such that the overall length of each contact within the pair may be substantially the same.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种高密度正交连接器，并且可以包括电触点，其被配置为从正交的头部连接器接收触点，同时最小化信号偏斜和信号反射。 连接器中的电触点可以限定触点对（例如，差分信号对）。 每个接触对可以包括引线部分和从引线部分延伸的配合接口。 触点对的引线部分可以限定第一平面。 触点对的一个触点限定了限定第二平面的第一配合接口，并且接触对中的另一接触限定了限定第三平面的第二匹配接口。 第二平面和第三平面可以基本上平行于第一平面并且在相反方向上偏离第一平面。 接触对可以被配置为使得该对内的每个接触件的总长度可以基本相同。

公开(公告)号：US20070184676A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11348783

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Steven Minich

Inventor： Steven Minich

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/714 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/718 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R12/728

Abstract: An connector assembly comprises a first connector comprising a first plurality of compliant electrical contacts arranged in first a linear array, a first insertion side, and a first opposed end. The illustrative connector assembly also comprises a second connector comprising a second plurality of compliant electrical contacts arranged in a second linear array, a second insertion side, and a second opposed end. The second plurality of compliant electrical contacts face and are parallel to the first plurality of compliant electrical contacts. The second plurality of compliant electrical contacts are spaced apart from the first linear array of electrical contacts and form a recess there between having an insertion end and termination end.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括第一连接器，该第一连接器包括以第一线性阵列，第一插入侧和第一相对端布置的第一多个顺应性电触点。 说明性连接器组件还包括第二连接器，其包括布置在第二线性阵列中的第二多个柔性电触点，第二插入侧和第二相对端。 第二多个顺应性电触头面对并平行于第一多个顺应性电触头。 第二多个顺应性电触头与电触头的第一线性阵列间隔开，并且在其之间形成具有插入端和终端的凹部。

公开(公告)号：US20060228912A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11388549

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: Danny Morlion ,  Steven Minich ,  Stephen Smith

Inventor： Danny Morlion ,  Steven Minich ,  Stephen Smith

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/737 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H05K1/0219 ,  H05K1/0237 ,  H05K1/114 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K3/308 ,  H05K3/429 ,  H05K2201/044 ,  H05K2201/09236 ,  H05K2201/09627 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/1059 ,  H05K2201/10659

Abstract: An orthogonal backplane connector systems having midplane footprints that provide for continuity of impedance and signal integrity through the midplane and allow for the same connector to be coupled to either side of the midplane. This design creates an orthogonal interconnect without taking up unnecessary PCB real estate. The midplane circuit board may include a first differential signal pair of electrically conductive vias disposed in a first direction, and a second differential signal pair of electrically conductive vias disposed in a second direction that is generally orthogonal to the first direction. The first and second differential signal pair of electrically conductive vias are electrically connected through the midplane circuit board. Each pair may be associated with and be located in between ground vias. A ground via that is large relative to the signal vias may be provided. The second signal vias may comprise a shared signal via, receiving a contact from respective connectors connected to each side of the midplane circuit board. The second signal vias may comprise partial signal vias, extending from one or more sides partially into the midplane circuit board. The signal pairs may be offset from a via array centerline formed by the ground vias to correspond with mating ends of signal contacts of an electrical connector that likewise jog away from a centerline of a respective contact column of the connector.

Abstract translation: 正交背板连接器系统具有中间面积，其通过中平面提供阻抗和信号完整性的连续性，并允许相同的连接器耦合到中平面的任一侧。 该设计创建了一个正交互连，而不占用不必要的PCB空间。 中间平面电路板可以包括沿第一方向设置的导电通孔的第一差分信号对和沿大致正交于第一方向的第二方向设置的第二导电通孔对。 导电通孔的第一和第二差分信号对通过中平面电路板电连接。 每对可以与地面通孔相关联并位于其间。 可以提供相对于信号通路较大的接地通孔。 第二信号通孔可以包括共享信号通孔，从连接到中平面电路板的每一侧的相应连接器接收触点。 第二信号通孔可以包括从一个或多个侧面部分地延伸到中平面电路板中的部分信号通路。 信号对可以从由接地通孔形成的通孔阵列中心线偏移，以对应于同样从连接器的相应接触柱的中心线移开的电连接器的信号触头的配合端。

公开(公告)号：US20060057897A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10940433

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Steven Minich ,  Donald Harper

Inventor： Steven Minich ,  Donald Harper

IPC: H01R13/514

CPC classification number: H05K7/1084 ,  H01R12/707 ,  H01R12/7076 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6315 ,  H01R43/24

Abstract: An electrical connector having a leadframe assembly and a connector housing is disclosed. The leadframe may include a lead frame and an electrical contact extending at least partially through the lead frame. The connector housing contains the leadframe assembly in each of one or more directions and also allows the leadframe assembly to move relative to the housing in the each direction. After the connector is mounted to a substrate, such as a printed circuit board, the housing is free to move in at least one direction relative to the leadframe assemblies. The connector may also include a contact receiving wafer having a face that at least partially defines an aperture that extends therethrough. A terminal portion of the contact may extend at least partially into the aperture. The faces that define the aperture contain the terminal portion of the contact in each of a plurality of directions and also allows the terminal portion of the contact to move in each direction.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有引线框组件和连接器壳体的电连接器。 引线框架可以包括引线框架和至少部分延伸穿过引线框架的电触点。 连接器壳体在一个或多个方向中的每一个中包含引线框架组件，并且还允许引线框组件在每个方向上相对于壳体移动。 在将连接器安装到基板（例如印刷电路板）之后，壳体可以相对于引线框架组件沿至少一个方向自由移动。 连接器还可以包括具有至少部分限定穿过其延伸的孔的面的接触接收晶片。 接触件的端子部分可以至少部分地延伸到孔中。 限定孔径的面在多个方向中的每一个中包含接触件的端子部分，并且还允许接触件的端子部分在每个方向上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20050287850A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11140677

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: Steven Minich ,  Joseph Shuey ,  Gregory Hull ,  Stephen Smith

Inventor： Steven Minich ,  Joseph Shuey ,  Gregory Hull ,  Stephen Smith

IPC: H01R4/66 ,  H01R12/16 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R29/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R29/00 ,  Y10S439/941

Abstract: An electrical connector according to the invention may include a first signal contact that defines a first side and a first edge, wherein the first side is greater in length than the first edge, the first edge having a first edge width, and a second signal contact that defines a second side and a second edge, wherein the second side is greater in length that the second edge, the second edge having a second edge width. The first signal contact and the second signal contact may be positioned edge-to-edge. A gap may be defined between the first edge of the first signal contact and the second edge of the second signal contact. The gap may have a gap width that is approximately equal to at least one of the first edge width and the second edge width. The connector may have a column pitch, and the gap width may be based on the column pitch. The gap width may be approximately 0.3-0.4 millimeters.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的电连接器可以包括限定第一侧和第一边缘的第一信号触点，其中第一侧的长度大于第一边缘，第一边缘具有第一边缘宽度和第二信号触点 其限定第二侧和第二边缘，其中所述第二侧的长度大于所述第二边缘，所述第二边缘具有第二边缘宽度。 第一信号触点和第二信号触点可以被定位成边缘到边缘。 可以在第一信号触点的第一边缘和第二信号触点的第二边缘之间限定间隙。 间隙可以具有大致等于第一边缘宽度和第二边缘宽度中的至少一个的间隙宽度。 连接器可以具有柱间距，并且间隙宽度可以基于柱间距。 间隙宽度可以是大约0.3-0.4毫米。