Global Patent Index - EP 0141492 A2

EP 0141492 A2 19850515 - Compliant pin.

Title (en)

Compliant pin.

Title (de)

Kontaktstift für elektrische Leiterplatte.

Title (fr)

Broche pour plaquette de circuit électrique.

Publication

EP 0141492 A2 19850515 (EN)

Application

EP 84305416 A 19840808

Priority

US 54448483 A 19831024

Abstract (en)

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.

IPC 1-7

H01R 9/09

IPC 8 full level

F16B 17/00 (2006.01); H01R 12/58 (2011.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01R 12/585 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE FR GB IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0141492 A2 19850515; EP 0141492 A3 19850703; CA 1222553 A 19870602; JP S60101884 A 19850605

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 84305416 A 19840808; CA 460963 A 19840814; JP 20420884 A 19841001