Press-fit electrical contact

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Having resilient means engaging panel opening

C439S082000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11586039

ABSTRACT:
An electrical contact having a body portion and an curvaceous tail portion extending from the body portion is disclosed. The tail portion may include first and second curved portions defining first and second points of contact, respectively. The first and second points of contact may be offset from one another in a direction of insertion and may be separated by a distance measured perpendicular to the direction of insertion. The distance may be greater than the diameter of a through-hole into which the contact is intended to be inserted. At least a portion of the tail portion may be adapted to rotate upon insertion into the through-hole. The tail portion may exert a force on the sidewalls of the through-hole sufficient to retain the electrical contact in the through-hole. The tail portion may also include a sharp tip that digs into the through-hole plating, thereby impeding movement of the tail portion in a direction opposite to the direction of insertion.

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