Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Patent
1988-08-23
1989-09-12
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
439567, 411508, H01R 1374
Patent
active
048655554
ABSTRACT:
An open ended (94) boardlock (82) having a segmented (103) shank (90) is inserted into an aperture (60) of an electrical connector housing (22). The boardlock (82) is subjected to axial compression to radially expand the exposed segmented portion of the shank (20). During radial expansion the free ends (104) of the segments (103) are prevented from touching. The radially expanded segments (103) thus function as spring members deflecting inwardly toward the axis of the boardlock as the connector assembly (20) is secured to a printed circuit board (86) and providing a compliant fit in the mounting aperture (84).
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Assini John E.
Kissinger Paula A.
Taylor Lance S.
AMP Incorporated
Paumen Gary F.
Smith David L.
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