Zero force connector assembly

摘要

An electrical connector assembly for providing zero force against a printed circuit board during positioning or removal of the board within the connector. The assembly includes a resilient electrically insulative means for engaging each of the contacting portions of the contacts positioned within the connector's housing. An actuating means is employed to engage said electrically insulative means prior to insertion and removal of the circuit board to provide a progressive removal of the contacting portions of the contacts from within the housing's slot.