Connection devices for a flexible circuit
AssigneeFci
InventorClaude Casses
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Abstract
A connection device is provided for connecting a flexible circuit. Said connection device having a casing in which is constructed at its front end a series of plug sockets for receiving connectors. The connectors include electrical contact terminals for crimping to a flexible circuit. A cover is attached to the casing that pivots from an open position, in which the connectors may be inserted in the plug sockets, and a close position in which the connectors are locked in place. Upper and lower openings are constructed in the casing to allow the crimping of the terminals after they are locked in place.
Claims12
A connection device for a flexible circuit comprising:
- a series of connectors having terminations constructed to engage said flexible circuit by crimping;
- a casing fitted with at least one row of longitudinal plug sockets for the reception of said series of connectors, said casing constructed with a cover component which can be manipulated between a pre-insertion position and a locked position, said cover component constructed as a frame defining an opening for admission of a crimping tool component for engaging said crimping terminations with said flexible circuit.
A method of assembling a connection device for a flexible circuit having a series of connectors having terminations constructed to engage said flexible circuit by crimping and a casing fitted with at least one row of longitudinal plug sockets for the reception of said series of connectors, said casing constructed with a cover component (5) which can be manipulated between a pre-insertion position and a locked position, said cover component constructed as a frame defining an opening for admission of a crimping tool for engaging said crimping terminations with said flexible circuit, said method comprising the steps of:
- inserting said connectors into the plug sockets;
- closing the cover components over the connectors, said connectors being exposed through said opening in said frame;
- inserting said flexible circuit between said frame of said cover component and said crimping terminations;
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- crimping terminations to connect said flexible circuit to said connection device by means of a crimping tool inserted through said opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.