摘要 |
An electrical connector e.g. an edge connector for printed circuit boards comprises an insulating base 5 carrying contacts 1, 2 each with a terminal portion 3, 4 projecting from the bottom and a contacting portion 1a, 2a projecting from the top. An insulated body 8 surrounding portions 1a, 2a has an opening 12 for receiving a male insertion member. The body 8 is movable toward and away from the base and has camming surfaces 14 engaging the tips 1b, 2b of the contacts to cam portions 1a, 2a against respective conductive elements on the insertion member as the body 8 is moved away from the base. An actuation device 15, 16, 17 reciprocates the body 8 relative to the base for camming the contacts into engagement with conductive elements on the male insertion member. <IMAGE> |