Amphenol has filed a patent for a cable connector and connector assembly. The cable connector includes a first insulator with multiple planes and groove openings, and a printed circuit board with plugboard portions and electrical connection portions. The claim further describes additional features such as plugging portions and a positioning portion. GlobalData’s report on Amphenol gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Cable connector with insulator, groove, and plugboard portions
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230318209A1) describes a cable connector with several unique features. The cable connector includes a first insulator with a first plane and a second plane, where the first plane is higher than the second plane and a step is formed at their joint. The first insulator also has an accommodating groove, a first groove opening, and at least one second groove opening. A printed circuit board is arranged in the accommodating groove and has a first plugboard portion and at least one second plugboard portion that extend downwards and have electrical connection portions. The cable connector also includes first and second plugging portions arranged on the lower sides of the first and second planes, respectively, and a first positioning portion located between the first and second plugging portions.
The patent also describes additional features of the cable connector, such as a partition portion between adjacent second groove openings and a first clearance between adjacent second plugboard portions. The first plugging portions can be arranged on the front and rear sides of the first plugboard portion, and the second plugging portions can be arranged on the front and rear sides of each second plugboard portion. The cable connector may have one or two second plugboard portions, and a second clearance can be provided between adjacent second plugging portions. The front side of the second plugboard portion may have a mounting groove with a lock latch for secure attachment.
The cable connector can be used in a connector assembly with a board connector. The board connector includes a second insulator with a third plane and a fourth plane in butt joint with the first and second planes of the cable connector. The second insulator has a first terminal set and a second terminal set for plug-fit connection with the electrical connection portions on the first and second plugboard portions. The board connector also includes a housing with plugging slots and positioning slots for the first and second plugging portions and the first positioning portion of the cable connector.
Overall, this patent describes a cable connector with various innovative features that enhance its functionality and compatibility with a board connector in a connector assembly.
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