Electrical connectors – Heat responsive contact pressure control
Patent
1993-10-14
1995-08-29
Bilinsky, Z. R.
Electrical connectors
Heat responsive contact pressure control
439 70, 439485, H01R 1320
Patent
active
054455324
ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses a novel form of socket for integrated circuits to be mounted on printed circuit boards. The socket uses a novel contact which is fabricated out of a bimetallic strip with a shape which makes the end of the strip move laterally as temperature changes. The end of the strip forms a barb which digs into an integrated circuit lead at normal temperatures and holds it firmly in the contact, preventing loosening and open circuits from vibration. By cooling the contact containing the bimetallic strip the barb end can be made to release so that the integrated circuit lead can be removed from the socket without damage either to the lead or to the socket components.
REFERENCES:
IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 30, No. 11 pp. 24-25 Apr. 1988.
Bilinsky Z. R.
Hightower Judson R.
Lucas John T.
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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