EP 0141492 A3 19850703 - COMPLIANT PIN
Title (en)
COMPLIANT PIN
Publication
Application
Priority
US 54448483 A 19831024
Abstract (en)
[origin: EP0141492A2] 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
IPC 8 full level
F16B 17/00 (2006.01); H01R 12/58 (2011.01)
CPC (source: EP)
H01R 12/585 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
- [X] FR 2287827 A1 19760507 - DU PONT [US]
- [XP] EP 0105044 A1 19840404 - BURNDY ELECTRA NV [BE]
- [X] FR 1268834 A 19610804 - FT PRODUCTS LTD
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