EP0141492A3 - Compliant pin - Google Patents

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EP0141492A3
EP0141492A3 EP84305416A EP84305416A EP0141492A3 EP 0141492 A3 EP0141492 A3 EP 0141492A3 EP 84305416 A EP84305416 A EP 84305416A EP 84305416 A EP84305416 A EP 84305416A EP 0141492 A3 EP0141492 A3 EP 0141492A3
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compliant pin
pin
compliant
circuit board
printed circuit
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EP0141492A2 (en
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Michael John Dougherty
Alan Stephen Olshansky
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Microdot Inc
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Microdot Inc
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Publication of EP0141492A2 publication Critical patent/EP0141492A2/en
Publication of EP0141492A3 publication Critical patent/EP0141492A3/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/50—Fixed connections
    • H01R12/51—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/55—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals
    • H01R12/58—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
    • H01R12/585—Terminals having a press fit or a compliant portion and a shank passing through a hole in the printed circuit board

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  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
  • Insertion Pins And Rivets (AREA)

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a compliant pin that effects a resilient interference fit within a complementary aperture of a printed circuit board. The pin utilizes an improved three beam configuration that optimizes electrical continuity, load distribution and mechanical stability, yet minimizes insertion force. The compliant pin exhibits contact wiping upon insertion and an anti-torque characteristic after insertion.
EP84305416A 1983-10-24 1984-08-08 Compliant pin Withdrawn EP0141492A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US54448483A 1983-10-24 1983-10-24
US544484 1983-10-24

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EP0141492A2 EP0141492A2 (en) 1985-05-15
EP0141492A3 true EP0141492A3 (en) 1985-07-03

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EP84305416A Withdrawn EP0141492A3 (en) 1983-10-24 1984-08-08 Compliant pin

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JP (1) JPS60101884A (en)
CA (1) CA1222553A (en)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4691979A (en) * 1983-08-04 1987-09-08 Manda R & D Compliant press-fit electrical contact
JPS60169409U (en) * 1984-04-19 1985-11-09 若井産業株式会社 nail
DE3581940D1 (en) * 1985-12-11 1991-04-04 Burndy Electra Nv CONTACT PEN.
ES2025284B3 (en) * 1988-11-07 1992-03-16 Burndy Electra Nv CONTACT PIN
FR2740913B1 (en) * 1995-11-07 1997-12-05 Framatome Connectors France HOLDING AND CONTACT ELEMENT AND CONNECTOR COMPRISING SAME
DE19726759A1 (en) * 1997-06-24 1999-01-07 Elco Europ Gmbh Press-in contact

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1268834A (en) * 1960-09-29 1961-08-04 Ft Products Ltd Fasteners for fixing an object on a panel carrying a printed circuit
FR2287827A1 (en) * 1974-10-10 1976-05-07 Du Pont CIRCUIT BOARD PIN AND METHOD FOR ITS INSERTION
EP0105044A1 (en) * 1982-08-31 1984-04-04 Burndy Electra N.V. Electric contact pin for use in printed circuit boards

Family Cites Families (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS5611863A (en) * 1979-07-09 1981-02-05 Kel Kk Connector

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1268834A (en) * 1960-09-29 1961-08-04 Ft Products Ltd Fasteners for fixing an object on a panel carrying a printed circuit
FR2287827A1 (en) * 1974-10-10 1976-05-07 Du Pont CIRCUIT BOARD PIN AND METHOD FOR ITS INSERTION
EP0105044A1 (en) * 1982-08-31 1984-04-04 Burndy Electra N.V. Electric contact pin for use in printed circuit boards

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CA1222553A (en) 1987-06-02
EP0141492A2 (en) 1985-05-15
JPS60101884A (en) 1985-06-05

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