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US 6,672,878 B2Granted
Actuatable connector system
AssigneeSilicon Graphics, Inc.
InventorSteven J. Dean
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AssigneeSilicon Graphics, Inc.
InventorSteven J. Dean
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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.
A system assembly for a computer comprising:
A connector system for placing a first electrical component in electrical communication with a second electrical component, the connector system including:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.