Ϊ272746 狄、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 發明領域 本發明係概括有關電氣連接器之技術，且特定 有關-用於終止諸如4平撓性電路、撓性印刷電路•仙 扁平電纜線等扁平電路之連接器。 ’、 I[先前冬好3 發明背景 10 15 20 已經設計叙連接器來終切 境線、撓料刷電《類似_騎齡或魏。= 於扁平電路之典型的連接器係譬如包括一 ：: 而成之介電殼體。殼體具有-用於接收扁平電路的 長形開口或槽，此財電路具有橫越此端職出而 行y則向分隔料體。將複數個端子絲在殼體中且= 槽主側向分隔’其中端子的接觸料可接合扁平電: 向分隔的導體。時常將-致動器可移式安裝在殼體上以名 -可使扁平電路自由地插人槽中之第—位置與_可使 ί將電路㈣妓體巾錢料絲純料的接觸部之 第二位置之間移動。 第18-20圖顯示一具有上述特徵且如同日本專利公閱 案2000-48886號所揭露之扁平電路連接器。此連接哭包相 一具有—可樞轉式安裝的致動㈤(Π之殼體3⑻，且該致鸯 器3〇1係在—_軸線地上可樞轉式安裝於殼體上（計 圖）。為此，致動器3〇1可樞轉式移動於如第20圖所示的一 5 1272746 開啟位置與如第18圖所示的一關閉位置之間。第2〇圖顯示 致動器包括一圓滑形凸輪部303且其接合一具有一接觸臂 306之端子304的一支撐梁305。致動器以一連續且平滑的動 作從開啟位置樞轉至關閉位置。 5 第21及22圖顯示一種如日本專利案2580074號揭露之 扁平電路連接器。此連接器係包括一殼體4〇〇且其中形成有 一樞轉插座401，以及一具有一可位於插座中的樞轉軸4〇3 之致動器402。為此，致動器係以一連續且平滑的動作樞轉 於其開啟與關閉位置之間。一端子4〇4係安裝在殼體中且包 10括一具有一樞轉支撐件406之支撐梁405，其中樞轉支撐件 406可位於致動裔的一；j：區轉通路4〇7中以進一步提供致動器 之連續且平滑的樞轉動作。當致動器在箭頭4〗2方向朝向其 關閉位置樞孝專時Μ立於致動器上之一圓滑的壓抵表面係 將扁平電路偏壓至端子的一撓性接觸臂411中。 15 第23及24 ®顯7F—種如日本專利案2892945號所揭露 之扁平電路連接器。此連接器包括—用於安裝一致動器5〇1 之冗又體500，其中致動器5〇1具有_樞轉轴線5〇2而提供了致 動器在其開啟與關閉位置之間之_連續且平滑的插轉作 用。如第24圖所示，致動器501包括一額外的框轉轴線5〇3 20且其係與-餘-端子5__切_5上之卿槐轉支 撐件5〇1接合。在致動器以箭頭5〇7方向朝向其關閉位置之 -連續且平滑的動作中，-圓滑的壓抵部駕將扁平電路 509往上偏壓抵住端子的一接觸臂51〇。 如同上述先前技術的扁平電路連接器所顯示，致動器 1272746 一般普通係以一連續及平滑的動作從其開啟位置移動至關 閉位置且以圓滑的凸輪表面將電路加以偏壓。不幸地，此 平滑動作在欵動器抵達藉以已在扁平電路與連接器端子之 間產生良好電性連接之關閉位置時並未提供任何指示。因 5此，操作員無法清楚地辨認扁平電路是否已經正確或適當 地連接。本發明提供一種會在致動器從其開啟位置移至關 閉位置犄產生明顯的“fee”或觸覺指示藉以告知操作員已經 達成連接之結構性組合來解決此問題。 【發明内容】 10 發明概要 因此，本發明之一目的係提供一種用於終止扁平電路 且具有一新穎且改良的觸覺指示致動器之電氣連接器。 本發明的示範性實施例中，連接器包括一介電殼體且 此介電殼體係具有一用於在_電路插 路的一端之開口。複數個端子係以一 電路***方向中接收扁平電Ϊ 272746 狄, invention description: [Technical field of the invention] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the technology of electrical connectors, and is particularly relevant - for terminating such as 4 flat flexible circuits, flexible printed circuits, flat cable, etc. Flat circuit connector. ', I [previously good winter 3 invention background 10 15 20 has been designed to connect the end of the line to cut the line, scratch the brush electricity "similar to _ riding age or Wei. A typical connector system for a flat circuit includes, for example, a dielectric housing. The housing has an elongated opening or slot for receiving the flat circuit, and the circuit has a traverse to the end and y is directed to the spacer. A plurality of terminal wires are placed in the housing and the main groove of the slot is laterally separated. The contact material of the terminals can engage the flat electric: to the separated conductor. Often--the actuator is movably mounted on the housing by name - allowing the flat circuit to be freely inserted into the slot in the slot - position _ can be used to make the circuit (four) 妓 body towel wire pure material contact Move between the second positions. Figs. 18-20 show a flat circuit connector having the above features and as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2000-48886. The connection pack has a pivotally mounted actuation (5) (the housing 3 (8) of the crucible, and the actuator 3〇1 is pivotally mounted on the housing on the axis of the axis. To this end, the actuator 3〇1 is pivotally movable between a 5 1272746 open position as shown in Fig. 20 and a closed position as shown in Fig. 18. Fig. 2 shows actuation The actuator includes a rounded cam portion 303 that engages a support beam 305 having a terminal 304 of a contact arm 306. The actuator pivots from an open position to a closed position in a continuous and smooth motion. The figure shows a flat circuit connector as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2580 074. The connector comprises a housing 4 and having a pivot socket 401 formed therein, and a pivot shaft 4 〇 3 which can be located in the socket Actuator 402. To this end, the actuator is pivoted between its open and closed positions in a continuous and smooth motion. A terminal 4〇4 is mounted in the housing and the package 10 has a pivot a support beam 405 of the support member 406, wherein the pivot support 406 can be located at one of the activists; j: zone The passage 4〇7 further provides a continuous and smooth pivoting action of the actuator. When the actuator is pivoted toward its closed position in the direction of arrow 4′2, a smooth pressure is exerted on the actuator. The abutting surface biases the flat circuit into a flexible contact arm 411 of the terminal. 15 23 and 24 ® 7F - a flat circuit connector as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2892945. This connector includes - for A redundant body 500 of the actuator 5〇1 is mounted, wherein the actuator 5〇1 has a pivot axis 5〇2 to provide a continuous and smooth insertion of the actuator between its open and closed positions. As shown in Fig. 24, the actuator 501 includes an additional frame rotation axis 5〇3 20 and is engaged with the 槐-rotation support 5〇1 on the _--terminal 5__cut_5 In the continuous and smooth motion of the actuator toward its closed position in the direction of arrow 5〇7, the smooth pressing portion pushes the flat circuit 509 upward against a contact arm 51〇 of the terminal. As shown in the prior art flat circuit connector described above, the actuator 1272746 is generally a continuous and smooth motion. The open position is moved to the closed position and the circuit is biased with a smooth cam surface. Unfortunately, this smoothing action occurs when the slinger reaches a closed position by which a good electrical connection has been made between the flat circuit and the connector terminals. No indication is provided. As a result, the operator cannot clearly recognize whether the flat circuit has been properly or properly connected. The present invention provides a significant "fee" or an effect that would result in the actuator moving from its open position to its closed position. The tactile indication solves this problem by informing the operator that a structural combination of connections has been reached. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel and improved tactile indication for terminating a flat circuit. Electrical connector for the actuator. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the connector includes a dielectric housing and the dielectric housing has an opening for one end of the _circuit. A plurality of terminals receive flat electricity in a circuit insertion direction
20 樞轉裝置，以將致動器 女裝成為可樞轉式移動於開啟位置 與關閉位置之間。20 pivoting device to pivotally move the actuator between the open position and the closed position.
’且凸輪端 。致動器的 至少一凸輪部係包括一第一 概呈扁平表面且其接合凸輪端 1272746 子的扁平表面並界定致動器的開啟位置。凸輪部包括一第 二概呈扁平表面且其可接合一凸輪端子的扁平表面藉以界 定致動器的關閉位置。凸輪部的第一及第二概呈表面表面 係在一尖銳角部相遇，當致動器從開啟位置移至關閉位置 5 時尖銳角部係接合一凸輪端子的爲平表面以生成一娜扣作 用，藉以提供一種關於致動器已經從其開啟位置移至關閉 位置之觸覺指示。 如同此處所揭露，樞轉端子上的樞轉裝置係包含鉤部 且其用於接收致動器之樞轉軸部。因此，樞轉裝置可防止 10 致動器在對於電路***方向概呈平行的方向中以及一對於 電路***方向概呈垂直的方向中進行偏移運動。凸輪端子 的凸輪裝置可防止致動器在一與電路***方向概呈垂直的 一方向呈現相對之方向中產生偏移。 根據本發明的一型態，各樞轉端子係包括一對臂且在 15 其間界定了一用於接收扁平電路端點之嘴部。其中一個臂 為一用於接合扁平電路之撓性接觸臂，而第二個臂上具有 樞轉裝置。 根據本發明的另一型態，各凸輪端子係包括一對臂且 在其間界定了一用於接收扁平電路端點之嘴部。其中一個 20 臂為一用於接合扁平電路之撓性接觸臂，而第二個臂上具 有用於接合致動器的各別凸輪部之扁平表面。 可由圖式及下文詳細描述得知本發明之其他目的、特 性及優點。 圖式簡單說明 1272746 本發明咸俏新穎的特性係在申請專利範圍中界定其特 殊性。可苓妝圖式及下文描述清楚地瞭解本發明及其目的 與優點，類似的編號在圖中代表類似的元件，其中： 第1圖為用於實施本發明概念之一扁平電路連接器的 5立體圖’其中致動裔處於其關閉位置中： 第2圖為連接器的俯視平面圖； 第3(a)圖為概括沿著第2圖的線A_A所取且顯示其中一 個凸輪端子之放大垂直剖視圖； 第3(b)圖為概括沿著第2圖的線B_B所取且顯示其中一 10 個樞轉端子之放大垂直剖視圖； 第4圖為連接器之正視圖； 第5圖為如第1圖朝向右侧觀察之連接器的側視圖； 第6(a)圖類似第3刚，但顯示致動器處於其開啟位置 中； 15 帛6⑻圖類似第3(b)圖，但顯示致動器處於其開啟位置 中； 第7⑻及7(b)、8⑻及8(b)、9⑻及9(b)以及1〇⑻及1〇⑻ 圖係分別為類似第6(a)及6(b)圖之順序性圖式，但顯示致動 器處於從其開啟位置順序性移往關閉位置之位置； 20 第11圖為一個端子的樞轉鉤部之放大片段圖； 第12圖為頒示致動器與一凸輪端子之間的凸輪區域之 放大片段圖； 第13圖類似第12圖，但致動器處於其開啟位置中； 笫14圖為致動為的一個金屬配件之側視圖； 9 1272746 第15圖為金屬配件的仰視平面圖； 第16圖為致動器的一端之片段圖； 第17⑻及n(b)圖分別類似第3⑻及3⑻圖，但屬於本發 明的一替代性實施例；及 5 f 18至24圖為如同上文％前技術，，所描述之先前技術 連接為的圖式。 I：實施方式】 較佳實施例之詳細說明 進一步詳細地參照圖式，首先參照第丨及2圖，本發明 10以-用於終止-扁平電路（描述於下文）之扁平電路連接器 10加以實施。連接器包括一用於可樞轉式安裝一致動器14 之介電殼體12。此連接器適可安裝在一印刷電路板(未圖示） 的頂部上，且一對金屬強化配件16係安裝在殼體的相對側 上且可譬如以軟銲方式附接至印刷電路板上之適當的安裝 15墊。叙體包括一具有一長形槽18形式的開口（第1圖），此開 口係用以在一以箭頭“C，，代表的電路***方向中接收扁平 電路的一端。致動器14係包括一大致覆蓋住殼體12之體部 20、一沿著體部20前邊緣以圓弧狀往下延伸之接合部22、 及倚靠在體部兩側上之側壁24。 20 連同第1及2圖一起參照第3(勾及3(b)圖，殼體12係包括 一頂壁26及一底壁28、以及沿著電路接收槽18呈交錯式分 佈之複數個父錯的腔體或端子接收通道3〇a(第3(a)圖）及 30B(第3(b)圖）。通道30A及30B係分別接收且安裝沿著槽18 呈現交錯之兩型不同的端子32A及32B。端子32A以箭頭“D，， 10 I272746 方向從第3(a)圖所示的殼體12後或右側***通道3〇a中。端 子32B以箭頭“E”方向從第3(b)圖所示的殼體前或左側*** 通道30B中。 5 10 15 4寸別參知弟3(a)圖，此處將端子32A稱為“凸輪”端子。 各凸輪端子包括一安裝在通道30B中之基部34，其中一上安 裝臂36在基部前方突起且可在通道3〇A的頂部或屋頂處接 合殼體。上安裝臂36係終止於一具有一底扁平表面％之凸 端之嘴部。上触Μ及下触接㈣*係分別界定 相對的接觸部叫及恤藉以接合扁平電路_表面、底表 !:=Γ電路跡線。最後，各凸輪端子32A係具有-言咳由#人銲方式連接至位於印刷電路板上的—適當電路 輪部或端點36a中。各凸輪端子似具有—概卽形的接觸 部40且其藉由—位於上安裝臂36近端上之彈簧彎部42連接 至鈿子基邛。U形接觸部係界定—上撓性接觸臂料及一下撓 性接觸臂46且在其間界定—用於接收—諸如扁平挽性電 路挽ί生印刷电路板或其他扁平電路境線等扁平電路仙— 跡線之足部50'and the cam end. At least one cam portion of the actuator includes a first generally flat surface and engages a flat surface of the cam end 1272746 and defines an open position of the actuator. The cam portion includes a second generally planar surface and engages a flat surface of a cam terminal to define a closed position of the actuator. The first and second approximate surface surfaces of the cam portion meet at a sharp corner, and when the actuator moves from the open position to the closed position 5, the sharp corner engages a flat surface of a cam terminal to generate a buckle Acting to provide a tactile indication that the actuator has moved from its open position to its closed position. As disclosed herein, the pivoting means on the pivot terminal includes a hook and it is adapted to receive the pivoting shaft portion of the actuator. Therefore, the pivoting means can prevent the 10 actuators from performing an offset motion in a direction substantially parallel to the circuit insertion direction and a direction substantially perpendicular to the circuit insertion direction. The cam means of the cam terminal prevents the actuator from shifting in a direction opposite to a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the circuit is inserted. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, each pivot terminal includes a pair of arms and defines a mouth therebetween for receiving the end of the flat circuit. One of the arms is a flexible contact arm for engaging the flat circuit and the second arm has a pivoting means. According to another aspect of the invention, each cam terminal includes a pair of arms and defines a mouth therebetween for receiving the end of the flat circuit. One of the 20 arms is a flexible contact arm for engaging the flat circuit, and the second arm has a flat surface for engaging the respective cam portions of the actuator. Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims. Brief Description of the Drawings 1272746 The distinctive features of the present invention define its particularity in the scope of the patent application. The present invention and its objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description of the appended claims and claims. Stereo view 'where the activator is in its closed position: Figure 2 is a top plan view of the connector; Figure 3(a) is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view of one of the cam terminals taken along line A_A of Figure 2 Figure 3(b) is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view showing one of the ten pivot terminals taken along line B_B of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a front view of the connector; Figure 5 is the first Figure 6(a) is similar to the 3rd, but the actuator is in its open position; 15 帛6(8) is similar to Figure 3(b) but showing actuation The device is in its open position; 7(8) and 7(b), 8(8) and 8(b), 9(8) and 9(b) and 1〇(8) and 1〇(8) are similar to Figures 6(a) and 6(b) respectively. a sequential pattern of the diagram, but showing that the actuator is in a position that is sequentially moved from its open position to the closed position; 20 Figure 11 is An enlarged fragmentary view of the pivoting hooks of the terminals; Fig. 12 is an enlarged fragmentary view showing the cam area between the actuator and a cam terminal; Fig. 13 is similar to Fig. 12, but the actuator is in its open In the position; 笫14 is a side view of a metal fitting actuated; 9 1272746 Figure 15 is a bottom plan view of the metal fitting; Figure 16 is a fragment view of one end of the actuator; 17(8) and n(b) The figures are similar to Figures 3(8) and 3(8), respectively, but are an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and 5f 18 to 24 are diagrams of the prior art described as the above prior art. I: Embodiments Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments Referring to the drawings in further detail, referring first to FIGS. 2 and 2, the present invention 10 is applied to a flat circuit connector 10 for terminating a flat circuit (described below). Implementation. The connector includes a dielectric housing 12 for pivotally mounting the actuator 14. The connector is suitably mounted on top of a printed circuit board (not shown) and a pair of metal reinforced fittings 16 are mounted on opposite sides of the housing and can be attached to the printed circuit board, for example, by soldering. Properly install 15 pads. The invention includes an opening (Fig. 1) having the form of an elongated slot 18 for receiving one end of the flat circuit in a circuit insertion direction represented by the arrow "C,". The actuator 14 includes A body portion 20 substantially covering the housing 12, an engaging portion 22 extending downward in a circular arc along the front edge of the body portion 20, and a side wall 24 resting on both sides of the body portion. 20 together with the first and second Referring to FIG. 3 (hook and 3(b) together, the housing 12 includes a top wall 26 and a bottom wall 28, and a plurality of parent-missing cavities or terminals that are staggered along the circuit receiving slot 18. The receiving channels 3〇a (Fig. 3(a)) and 30B (Fig. 3(b)). The channels 30A and 30B receive and mount two different types of terminals 32A and 32B which are staggered along the slot 18, respectively. 32A is inserted into the channel 3〇a from the rear or right side of the housing 12 shown in Fig. 3(a) in the direction of the arrow "D,, 10 I272746. The terminal 32B is shown in the arrow "E" direction from the third (b) The front or left side of the housing is inserted into the passage 30B. 5 10 15 4 inch 别知知弟 3 (a) diagram, here the terminal 32A is referred to as a "cam" terminal. Each cam terminal includes a mounting The base 34 of the track 30B, wherein an upper mounting arm 36 projects forwardly of the base and engages the housing at the top or roof of the channel 3A. The upper mounting arm 36 terminates in a convex end having a flat flat surface % The upper and lower contacts (4)* define the opposite contact portions, respectively, to engage the flat circuit _ surface, bottom table!:=Γ circuit trace. Finally, each cam terminal 32A has - The cough is connected by human welding to the appropriate circuit wheel or terminal 36a on the printed circuit board. Each cam terminal appears to have a generally shaped contact 40 and is located at the proximal end of the upper mounting arm 36. The upper spring bend 42 is coupled to the forceps base. The U-shaped contact defines an upper flexible contact arm and a lower flexible contact arm 46 and is defined therebetween - for receiving - such as a flat pull circuit. Flat circuit such as circuit board or other flat circuit environment - the foot of the trace 50
• I 30B中之基部52。—上^:时训包括—安裝在通道 3〇關接合殼體12_及^54及-下安裝臂56係在通道 起。下安裝臂56具有1從端子的基部52前方突 印刷電路板上的-適58㈣譬如用軟銲方式連接至 係終止於-鉤狀的‘二^線。上安裝臂54的前方遠端 器上的一樞轉銷或軸：二之J界定-用於接收位於致動 ^ 4 ’藉以將致動器可樞轉式 20 ^746 女裝在連接器上。一 上藉由-彈箬接觸相係在上安裝臂54的—近端 定一上撓性接觸臂68及接觸部64的聊係界 5 l〇 -用於接收扁平電路4=:_7。且在其間界定了 撓性接觸臂卿八， 撓性接觸臂68及下 接合扁平電路二=對的接觸部683及7, . 表面、底表面或兩表面上之電路跡線。 ㈣第4及5圖以及第讀，各金屬強化配件Μ具有 部72藉以譬如由軟銲 & 安梦執女“ Μ ’私路板上之適當的 Ί配件包括-外側壁7纽其具有—撓性接合 鎖二=性::凸緣％中具有一_， ^ 個強化配件亦顯示於第14及15圖中，且口 看土槽74b的材料(第14圖)往内彎曲以如第卜圖清楚地顯： 界定一⑽突架76—安裝板78對於撓性接合凸緣^概= 平行地突起。 i 在繼續描述第6至1〇圖中致動器4〇的作用或動作 前，先參照第12及13圖，其中顯示致動器14具有一壓抵= 面79藉以接合扁平電路48及將此電路偏壓抵住一凸輪端^ 32A的接觸臂46之接觸部46a。致動器Η亦具有一凸輪部肋 且其與各凸輪端子32A呈操作性相聯並藉以接合端子的凸 輪436a底側上之扁平表面38。具體言之，用於各凸輪端子 32A之各凸輪部80係包括一第一概呈扁平的表面8〇a且其對 應於如第6(a)圖所示之致動器的完全開啟位置。凸輪部包括 一第二扁平表面80b且其對應於如第3(a)及13圖所示之致動 為'的關閉位置。第一及第二扁平表面80a及80b分別在凸於 12 1272746 部的一尖銳角部80c相遇。較佳實施例中，第一及第二扁平 表面對於彼此概呈垂直，藉此使尖銳角部8〇c為凸輪部80的 一 90°角部。 現在描述致動器14的操作，具體言之，第6(a)圖顯示致 5動器14處於其可使扁平電路48以箭頭“C”方向自由地分別 ***連接器的開口 18内及凸輪子端32a的上與下接觸臂44 與46之間的一嘴部82内之開啟位置中。扁平電路係如第6作) 圖所不同時地***樞轉端子32B的上與下接觸臂68與7〇之 間的一嘴部84内。由於致動器處於其如第圖6(a)所示的開啟 10位置中，各凸輪部80的第一扁平表面80a係在各別凸輪端子 32A之上女裝臂36的凸輪部36a底部扁平地抵靠住扁平表面 38。易言之，凸輪部8〇在致動器14的開啟位置中係以扁平 表面對扁平表面的接合方式有效地接合凸輪端子32A。這界 定了一非常確實的致動器開啟位置且致動器不會搖擺或振 15動離開此確實界定的位置。 現在，再度參照第3(a)圖，致動器14處於其關閉位置 中。在致動斋的關閉位置中，致動器之凸輪部80的第二扁 平表面80b係與凸輪端子32A的扁平表面38呈齊平狀或穩固 地接&。就像致動器的開啟位置一樣，此扁平表面對扁平 20表面的接合方式係對於致動器的完全關閉位置提供了一種 非常確實的辨識方式。 藉由對於確實界定的致動器開啟位置及關閉位置之上 文描述及瞭解，第7至10圖顯示了致動器14在其第6(a)圖的 開啟位置與其第3(a)圖的關閉位置之間的多個順序性位 13 1272746 置。第7至10圖顯示，在致動器從其開啟位置移動至關閉位 置期間’凸輪部80的第一扁平表面80a係與凸輪端子32A上 的扁平表面38分開，且致動器與凸輪端子之間的唯一接合 作用係位於凸輪部的尖銳(90度）角部8〇c上。在致動器樞轉 5運動的全程係持續具有與凸輪部的尖銳角部之此種接合作 用，直到致動為抵達其對應於凸輪端子上的扁平表面％與 凸輪端子的第二扁平表面驟然接合之關閉位置為止。易 言之，當致動器沿尖銳角部平滑地樞轉然後在扁平表面接 合而經歷一限定的動作改變或停止時，係具有一種顯著、 1〇驟然且確實的改變。操作員將感應或感覺到一關於致動器 已經抵達其關閉位置之顯著的“喀嚓，，或觸覺指示。 第16圖顯示，致動器14包括側壁9〇且其具有一凹入的 閃鎖肩部92,凹人的關肩部92係接合⑽突架％(第㈣） 以將致動器固持在其關閉位置中。各側壁9()亦包括一可供 15閂鎖突架76接合之停止限制肩部94。 20 最後，第η⑻及17帽根據上述的本發明顯示一連接 器的另-實施例且其包括一安裝在一殼體12上之致動 器14’其中致動器包括凸輪部8()及樞轉銷或軸部以。再度 如同第3⑻及3刚清楚地顯示，⑽端子32a的撓性接觸 臂46比樞轉端子32B的撓性接觸臂7〇更長，因此接觸部输 及術在―扁平電路的***方向中彼此偏置。同樣地，凸輪 端子32A的接觸部4她對於樞轉端子32β的接觸部_呈偏 置+ 的編號，可看出凸輪端 子32A的接觸部46a係垂 直地對準於樞轉端子32B的接觸部 14 1272746 7〇a ’且凸輪端子32A的接觸部44a係垂直地對準於樞轉端子 32B的接觸部68a。 可瞭解本發明可以其他特定形式實施，而不脫離本發 明之精神與中心特徵。因此，目前的範例及實施例在各方 5面均視為示範用而非限制性質，本發明不侷限於本文提供 的細節。 【圖甲，曰月】 第1圖為用於實施本發明概念之一扁平電路連接器的 立體圖，其中致動器處於其關閉位置中； 10 第2圖為連接器的俯視平面圖； 第3(a)圖為概括沿著第2圖的線A-A所取且顯示其中一 個凸輪端子之放大垂直剖視圖； 第3(b)圖為概括沿著第2圖的線B-B所取且顯示其中一 個樞轉端子之放大垂直剖視圖； 15 第4圖為連接器之正視圖； 第5圖為如第1圖朝向右側觀察之連接器的側視圖； 第6(a)圖類似第3(a)圖，但顯示致動器處於其開啟位置 中； 第6(b)圖類似第3(b)圖，但顯示致動器處於其開啟位置 20 中； 第 7(a)及7(b)、8(a)及 8(b)、9(a)及9(b)以及 10(a)及 10(b) 圖係分別為類似弟6(a)及6(b)圖之順序性圖式，但顯示致動 器處於從其開啟位置順序性移往關閉位置之位置； 第11圖為一個端子的樞轉鉤部之放大片段圖； 15 1272746 第12圖為顯示致動器與一凸輪端子之間的凸輪區域之 放大片段圖； 第13圖類似第12圖，但致動器處於其開啟位置中； 第14圖為致動器的一個金屬配件之側視圖； 5 第15圖為金屬配件的仰視平面圖； 第16圖為致動器的一端之片段圖； 第17(a)及17(b)圖分別類似第3(勾及3(b)圖，但屬於本發 明的一替代性實施例；及 第18至24圖為如同上文“先前技術，，所描述之先前技術 10 連接器的圖式。 【圖式之主要元件代表符號表】 10…扁平電路連接器 34,52…基部 12…介電殼體 36,54···上安裝臂 14,402,50l···致動器 36a，80…凸輪部 16…金屬強化配件 38…底爲平表面 18…長形槽(電路接收槽） 40···概呈U形的接觸部 20…體部 42…彈簧彎部 22…接合部 44,68···上撓性接觸臂 24,90···側壁 44a，46a，68a，70a· · ·接觸部 26…頂壁 46,70···下撓性接觸臂 28…底壁 48,509…扁平表面 30A，30B·· ·通道 50,58…足部 32A···凸輪端子 56…下安裝臂 32B···枢轉端子 6 0…鉤狀的樞轉部 16 1272746 62…枢轉銷或軸部 300,400,500 …殼體 64···υ形接觸部 301…可樞轉式安裝的致動器 66…彈簧彎部 302,502,503…枢轉轴線 72…底足部 303…圓滑形凸輪部 74…外側壁 3〇4,404,506 …端子 74a···撓性接合凸緣 305,405,505…支撐梁 74b···閂鎖槽 306,510…接觸臂 76…閂鎖突架 401…樞轉插座 78…安裝板 403…樞轉軸 79…壓抵表面 406…樞轉支撐件 80a···第一扁平表面 407…樞轉通路 80b…第二扁平表面 408…圓滑的壓抵表面 80c···尖銳角部 411…撓性接觸臂 82,84···嘴部 412,507,C，D，E …箭頭 92…凹入的閂鎖肩部 508…圓滑的壓抵部 17• Base 52 in I 30B. - Upper: The training includes - mounting on the channel 3, the closing housings 12_ and ^54 and the lower mounting arm 56 are in the passage. The lower mounting arm 56 has a splicing on the printed circuit board from the front of the base 52 of the terminal, such as by a soldering method, for example, by soldering to a 'b-line. A pivot pin or shaft on the front distal end of the upper mounting arm 54: a J-definition - for receiving the actuator ^ 4 ' to thereby pivot the actuator 20 ^ 746 on the connector . The top end of the upper mounting arm 54 is attached to the proximal end of the upper mounting arm 54. The upper flexible contact arm 68 and the contact portion 64 are used to receive the flat circuit 4 =: _7. And between the flexible contact arm VIII, the flexible contact arm 68 and the lower bonding flat circuit ii, the contact portions 683 and 7, the circuit traces on the surface, the bottom surface or both surfaces. (d) Figures 4 and 5 and the first reading, each metal reinforced fitting has a portion 72 for example by soldering & An Meng's "“" the appropriate Ί fitting on the private board includes - the outer side wall 7 has its own - Flexible joint lock 2 = Sex:: There is a _, ^ in the flange % is also shown in Figures 14 and 15, and the material of the groove 74b (Fig. 14) is bent inward. It is clearly shown that: a (10) ledge 76-mounting plate 78 is protruded in parallel for the flexible joint flange. i Before continuing to describe the action or action of the actuator 4〇 in FIGS. 6 to 1〇 Referring first to Figures 12 and 13, there is shown that the actuator 14 has a pressing contact surface 79 for engaging the flat circuit 48 and biasing the circuit against the contact portion 46a of the contact arm 46 of a cam end 32A. The actuator Η also has a cam portion rib and is operatively associated with each cam terminal 32A and thereby engages a flat surface 38 on the underside of the cam 436a of the terminal. Specifically, for each cam portion of each cam terminal 32A The 80 series includes a first generally flat surface 8〇a and corresponds to the fully open position of the actuator as shown in Figure 6(a) The cam portion includes a second flat surface 80b and corresponds to a closed position actuated as shown in Figures 3(a) and 13 . The first and second flat surfaces 80a and 80b are respectively convex at 12 1272746 A sharp corner portion 80c of the portion meets. In the preferred embodiment, the first and second flat surfaces are substantially perpendicular to each other, whereby the sharp corner portion 8〇c is a 90° corner portion of the cam portion 80. The operation of the actuator 14, in particular, Figure 6(a) shows that the actuator 5 is in its position to allow the flat circuit 48 to be freely inserted into the opening 18 of the connector in the direction of the arrow "C" and the cam end The open position in the mouth 82 between the upper and lower contact arms 44 and 46 of the 32a. The flat circuit is as shown in the sixth drawing. The upper and lower contact arms 68 and 7 of the pivot terminal 32B are not simultaneously inserted. In a mouth portion 84 between the turns, since the actuator is in its open 10 position as shown in Fig. 6(a), the first flat surface 80a of each cam portion 80 is attached to the respective cam terminal 32A. The bottom of the cam portion 36a of the women's arm 36 flatly abuts against the flat surface 38. In other words, the cam portion 8 is at the open position of the actuator 14. The cam terminal 32A is effectively engaged in a manner that the flat surface engages the flat surface. This defines a very positive actuator open position and the actuator does not sway or move 15 away from this indeed defined position. Referring to Figure 3(a), the actuator 14 is in its closed position. In the closed position of the actuation, the second flat surface 80b of the cam portion 80 of the actuator is in line with the flat surface 38 of the cam terminal 32A. It is flush or firmly connected. Like the open position of the actuator, the manner in which the flat surface engages the flat 20 surface provides a very positive way of identifying the fully closed position of the actuator. Figures 7 through 10 show the open position of the actuator 14 in its Fig. 6(a) and its Fig. 3(a) by the above description and understanding of the actuator position and the closed position that are indeed defined. A plurality of sequential bits 13 1272746 are placed between the closed positions. Figures 7 through 10 show that the first flat surface 80a of the cam portion 80 is separated from the flat surface 38 on the cam terminal 32A during movement of the actuator from its open position to the closed position, and the actuator and cam terminal are The only engagement between the two is at the sharp (90 degree) corner 8c of the cam portion. The entire movement of the actuator pivot 5 continues to have such engagement with the sharp corners of the cam portion until the actuation reaches its second flat surface corresponding to the flat surface on the cam terminal and the cam terminal. The closed position of the joint. In other words, there is a significant, abrupt and definite change when the actuator is smoothly pivoted along the sharp corners and then undergoes a defined motion change or stop when the flat surfaces are engaged. The operator will sense or feel a significant "click," or tactile indication that the actuator has reached its closed position. Figure 16 shows that the actuator 14 includes a side wall 9 and has a recessed flash lock The shoulder portion 92, the recessed shoulder portion 92, engages (10) the bracket % (the fourth) to hold the actuator in its closed position. Each side wall 9 () also includes a 15 latching projection 76 for engagement. The stop restricts the shoulder 94. 20 Finally, the η(8) and 17 caps show another embodiment of a connector in accordance with the invention described above and include an actuator 14' mounted on a housing 12 in which the actuator The cam portion 8() and the pivot pin or shaft portion are included. Again, as clearly shown in the third (8) and 3, the flexible contact arm 46 of the (10) terminal 32a is longer than the flexible contact arm 7 of the pivot terminal 32B. Therefore, the contact portion is offset from each other in the insertion direction of the "flat circuit". Similarly, the contact portion 4 of the cam terminal 32A is offset by the number of the contact portion _ of the pivot terminal 32β, and the cam terminal can be seen. The contact portion 46a of the 32A is vertically aligned with the contact portion 14 of the pivot terminal 32B 1272746 7〇a The contact portion 44a of the cam terminal 32A is vertically aligned with the contact portion 68a of the pivot terminal 32B. It will be appreciated that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and central characteristics of the invention. The embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not limiting in nature, and the invention is not limited to the details provided herein. FIG. 1 is a flat circuit connector for implementing the inventive concept. A perspective view in which the actuator is in its closed position; 10 Figure 2 is a top plan view of the connector; Figure 3(a) is a schematic view taken along line AA of Figure 2 and showing an enlargement of one of the cam terminals Vertical cross-sectional view; Figure 3(b) is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view of one of the pivot terminals taken along line BB of Figure 2; 15 Figure 4 is a front view of the connector; Figure 5 is a 1 is a side view of the connector viewed toward the right; Figure 6(a) is similar to Figure 3(a), but showing the actuator in its open position; Figure 6(b) is similar to Figure 3(b) , but the actuator is shown in its open position 20; 7 (a And 7(b), 8(a) and 8(b), 9(a) and 9(b) and 10(a) and 10(b) are similar brothers 6(a) and 6(b) respectively a sequential pattern of the diagram, but showing that the actuator is in a position that is sequentially moved from its open position to the closed position; Figure 11 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the pivoting hook of a terminal; 15 1272746 Figure 12 shows An enlarged fragmentary view of the cam region between the actuator and a cam terminal; Figure 13 is similar to Figure 12, but with the actuator in its open position; Figure 14 is a side view of a metal fitting of the actuator; 5 Figure 15 is a bottom plan view of the metal fittings; Figure 16 is a fragment of one end of the actuator; Figures 17(a) and 17(b) are similar to the third (hook and 3(b) drawings, but An alternative embodiment of the present invention; and Figures 18 through 24 are diagrams of prior art 10 connectors as described above in the "Prior Art." [Main component representative symbol table of the drawing] 10...flat circuit connector 34, 52... base 12... dielectric housing 36, 54··· upper mounting arm 14, 402, 50l···actuator 36a, 80...cam The portion 16 is a metal reinforced fitting 38. The bottom is a flat surface 18... an elongated groove (circuit receiving groove) 40. A U-shaped contact portion 20... a body portion 42... a spring bent portion 22... a joint portion 44, 68· · Upper flexible contact arms 24, 90 · · · Side walls 44a, 46a, 68a, 70a · · Contact 26... Top wall 46, 70 · · Lower flexible contact arm 28... Bottom wall 48, 509... Flat surface 30A 30B···Channel 50,58...foot 32A···cam terminal 56...lower mounting arm 32B···pivot terminal 6 0...hook-shaped pivoting part 16 1272746 62...pivot pin or shaft part 300,400,500 ... housing 64 · υ shaped contact 301 ... pivotally mounted actuator 66 ... spring bend 302, 502, 503 ... pivot axis 72 ... bottom foot 303 ... round cam portion 74 ... outer side wall 3 〇 4,404,506 ...terminal 74a···Flexible joint flange 305,405,505...support beam 74b···latch groove 306,510...contact arm 76...latch projection 401...pivoting Seat 78... mounting plate 403... pivoting shaft 79... pressing surface 406... pivoting support 80a... first flat surface 407... pivoting passage 80b... second flat surface 408... smooth pressing surface 80c··· Sharp corners 411...flexible contact arms 82, 84·.. mouths 412, 507, C, D, E ... arrows 92... recessed latch shoulders 508... rounded pressing portions 17