EP0141492A2
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Compliant pin
Assignee: Microdot Inc
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Filing: 1984-08-08
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2004-08-08
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael John Dougherty
- 👤 Alan Stephen Olshansky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A compliant pin for acceptance in a complementary aperture in a mounting device comprising a head portion having means thereon for positioning said pin relative to said mounting device., a tail portion spaced from said head portion, and an intermediate portion comprising three resilient beams circumferentially spaced from one another about a central axis and disposed in a generally triangular array.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A compliant pin for acceptance in a complementary aperture in a mounting device comprising a head portion having means thereon for positioning said pin relative to said mounting device., a tail portion spaced from said head portion, and an intermediate portion comprising three resilient beams circumferentially spaced from one another about a central axis and disposed in a generally triangular array.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 1 wherein said beams have arcuate edge portions lying in a circle generated about said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 1 wherein two of said beams lie in a common diametrical plane and an intermediate beam is displaced radially at an angle of ninety degrees to said plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 1 wherein said aperture is circular and said edge portions lie in a circle having a diameter relatively larger than said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 2 wherein the radius of generation of said arcuate edge portions is equal to or less than the radius of said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 1 wherein said pin is movable radially relative to said aperture upon insertion thereinto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 3 wherein said two beams move circumferentially toward said intermediate beam, respectively, upon insertion of said pin into said aperture to effect contact wiping therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A compliant pin in accordance with claim 3 wherein said intermediate beam is attached solely to said head and tail portions thereby to stabilize said pin against rotation in said aperture.
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