Solderable connector retention feature

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1988-04-27

1989-05-02

Desmond, Eugene F.

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

439 83, 439566, H01R 466

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048264423

ABSTRACT:
A solder clip (52) is formed independent of the molding of a connector housing (26) and inserted into recessed channels (50) in the mounting face (36) of the housing (26). The solder clip (52) is inserted until a stop (62) is reached thereby positioning the solder clip (52) relative to the housing (26). The leading corners (56) of the solder clip (52) are rounded to facilitate insertion of the solder clip (52) in the recessed channels (50). A portion of the base (54) of the solder clip (52) is offset (64) from the plane of the remainder of the base (54) to provide an interference fit with the channels (50) to maintain the position of the solder clip (52) in the channels (50). The solder clip (52) may have a solder tail (58) or a raised rib (66) for soldering to a printed circuit board (48). The solder clip (52 ) provides mechanical retention of the housing (26) on a printed circuit board (48) and may also serve as a ground.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3902777 (1975-09-01), Anhalt et al.
patent: 4231628 (1980-11-01), Hughes et al.
patent: 4609242 (1986-09-01), Kemppainen
patent: 4611878 (1986-09-01), Hall et al.
patent: 4628410 (1986-12-01), Goodman et al.

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