Electrical connectors with applicators for electronic devices

摘要

Electronic devices may be provided with electronic components and electrical connectors coupled between the electronic components. A connector may be formed in a small gap between the electronic components. The connector may be a thin sheet of flexible conductive material with a conductive adhesive on one surface. The connector may be installed between the components using an applicator that is attached to the connector. The applicator may be a pull-tab liner having a first surface that is tacky and a second opposing surface that is non-stick. The applicator may have an extended portion that can be held by a technician while installing the connector. The connector may be installed by inserting the connector and applicator between the components, pinching the components against the connector and applicator, and removing the applicator by pulling the extended portion to peel the applicator from the connector.

主权项

1. An electrical connector for electrically coupling electronic components in an electronic device, comprising:
a sheet of conductive material having an adhesive surface and an opposing surface; and an applicator attached to the sheet of conductive material, wherein the applicator has first and second portions that are attached to the opposing surface of the sheet of conductive material, wherein the applicator has an extended portion, and wherein the first and second portions of the applicator are configured to peel away from the sheet of conductive material when a pulling force is exerted on the extended portion.