1976-05-10
1978-02-07
McGlynn, Joseph H.
Geometrical instruments
339103C, 339176MF, 339198R, 339220R, H05K 110
Patent
active
040723771
ABSTRACT:
A terminal block includes a printed circuit element which has conductive paths deposited on one of its surfaces, with each path extending from a terminal area surrounding an opening in the element to a centralized area. In one embodiment, the printed circuit element is a rigid board and terminals are mounted on the board and extend through each opening and project outwardly on the opposite surface of the board. The terminals are swedged at one end to physically retain them on the board and to electrically connect them to the conductive path. The rigid board is attached to an open box-like shell through which a cable carrying wire conductor extends and connects, interior to the block, to the conductive paths on the circuit board. In another embodiment, the circuit element is a flat, flexible sheet which is disposed against a support board provided with apertures aligned with the openings in the flexible sheet. The terminals extend through both the board and the sheet and may be swedged at one end to grip the support board and flexible element and to electrically connect the terminals to the conductive path. Alternately, the terminals may be soldered to the terminal area surrounding an opening of the flexible sheet. A back plate may be connected to the board to sandwich the flexible sheet therebetween.
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Van de Loo Harley J.
Ziegler Hans J.
Bicks Mark S.
McGlynn Joseph H.
Utility Products Co.
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