Connector apparatus for IC packs

U.S. Patent Number: 5316488

Abstract: A connector apparatus is disclosed for providing interconnection between two IC packs and a printed circuit board. A header connector is mounted on the printed circuit board and into which the two IC packs are inserted and ejected. Two independent ejector units each have a separate frame to be attached to the header connector and a separate actuator for moving a respective one of the IC packs from its inserted position to its ejected position. Complementary interengaging latches are provided between the separate frames for holding the ejector units in juxtaposition for conjoint attachment to the header connector.

Inventors: Gardner; Michael J. (Pleasanton, CA), Kachlic; Jerry D. (Milpitas, CA), O'Brien; Paul M. (County Clare, IE)

Assignee: Molex Incorporated (Lisle, IL)

Application Number: 08/071,799

Issued: 1994-05-31

Expired: 2006-05-31

Classes: 439/79 ; 439/541.5

Field of search: 439/152-160,372,717,709,329,79,540

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