Electrical connectors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement – e.g. – pcb – icm – dip,... – Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
Patent
1992-12-16
1994-01-11
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...
Distinct contact secured to panel circuit
29843, 439937, H01R 2370
Patent
active
052775968
ABSTRACT:
This invention is directed to a method of aligning an electrical receptacle assembly having plural electrical terminals projecting therefrom along only one side of the assembly to the edge of a substantially rectangular, planar conductive panel formed of a dielectric material, such as a printed circuit board (PCB), where such terminals are to be reflow soldered to electrically conductive paths on the surface of said planar conductive panel. The method includes the steps of (a) preparing a conductive panel joined on at least one side thereof with a carrier support portion secured to the conductive panel by plural frangible webs which may be readily severed after the soldering of the contacts to the conductive paths, (b) selecting an electrical receptacle assembly comprising an elongated housing having plural cavities, where each cavity includes an electrical terminal mounted therein, with the ends of the terminals aligned within a plane, and a pair of oppositely disposed tabs extending from the housing, (c) providing an elongated opening within the carrier support portion adjacent to the edge of the conductive panel and of a size to receive the elongated housing, where the tabs are adapted to lie upon the surface of said carrier support portion, and thereafter (d) seating the electrical receptacle assembly within the opening whereby the electrical receptacle assembly is aligned with the conductive paths on the planar conductive panel, and each terminal end contacts a corresponding conductive path on the surface of the planar conductive panel.
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Abrams Neil
Noll William B.
The Whitaker Corporation
Wolstoncroft Bruce J.
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