Method of attaching a captive panel fastener to a circuit board

Details Method of attaching a captive panel fastener to a circuit board Method of attaching a captive panel fastener to a circuit board

2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S525010, C029S525020, C029S525110, C029S525130, C029S825000, C411S373000, C411S107000, C411S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10920426

ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling a captive panel fastener to a printed circuit board comprises the steps of placing an axially-extending shank of a captive fastener retainer through a mounting hole in a printed circuit board, soldering the retainer to the printed circuit board, cooling the retainer, and then affixing a retractable screw assembly including a plastic screw cap to the retainer by snap attachment of the screw cap to an outside surface of the retainer.

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