EP0394588A2
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Solder terminal
Assignee: Die Tech Inc
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Filing: 1989-10-27
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A solder terminal (10) includes a clip (16) adapted to be positioned on one edge of a substrate (42) for forming soldered connections with substrate pads (44). A leg (12) extends from the clip for forming an electrical connection with a circuit component.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K. Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/57; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3405; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10386; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10954; H05K2201/10984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A solder terminal including a contact element and a contact arm joined to the element, the arm having a base with a central contact extending above the base and a first solder layer overlying the base, the solder layer including a thin coating overlying the contact forming the high point of the arm and having an increased thickness away from the contact to provide a mass of solder for forming a soldered joint at the contact when the arm is heated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A solder terminal including a contact element and a contact arm joined to the element, the arm having a base with a central contact extending above the base and a first solder layer overlying the base, the solder layer including a thin coating overlying the contact forming the high point of the arm and having an increased thickness away from the contact to provide a mass of solder for forming a soldered joint at the contact when the arm is heated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A solder terminal as in claim 1 wherein the thin coating is about 0.0005 inch thick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A solder terminal as in claim 1 including a solder mass integral with said first solder layer and overlying a part of the terminal immediately adjacent to the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A solder terminal as in claim 1 wherein the contact comprises a ridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A solder terminal as in claim 1 wherein the solder layer extends beyond the edges of the base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A solder terminal as in claim 1 including a second contact arm like said previously recited contact arm, a flexible bridge joining the arms with both arms extending in the same direction away from opposite ends of the bridge and with the contacts facing each other to form a C-shaped clip adapted to be mounted on a substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solder terminal as in claim 6 wherein the thin solder coatings are about 0.0005 inch thick.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A solder terminal as in claim 7 including a solder layer on the bridge integral with the solder layers on the bases.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A solder terminal as in claim 6 wherein said contacts comprises a ridge extending away from the bridge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A solder terminal as in claim 6 wherein the contact element comprises a straight leg integral with and extending away from the clip.
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