US3611269A
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Electrical circuit assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-03-19
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1990-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An electrical circuit assembly comprises an insulating support upon one side of which is disposed an electrical circuit component having leads extending through apertures in the support with portions of the leads extending from the opposite side of the support. The portions of the leads are bent over to engage the opposite side of the support and the leads are sufficiently stiff to ensure that the circuit component is thereby secured to the support. The support with the circuit component in place thereon can be releasably mounted of an insulating member and posts positioned in the apertures, the posts pressing the leads against the walls of the apertures thereby effecting electrical engagement therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Leonard Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:07
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An electrical circuit assembly comprising an insulating support provided with a component-receiving surface, said support having apertures formed therein and extending to the surface opposed to the component-receiving surface, an electrical circuit component mounted on said component-receiving surface, said component having stiffly flexible leads extending outwardly therefrom and having a first section lying adjacent said component-receiving surface, a second section disposed along a wall of one of said apertures and a third section lying on said surface opposed to said component-receiving surface, each of said apertures being dimensioned wedgingly to receive an electrically conductive post, said apertures being tapered in the direction of insertion of said electrically conductive post to wedge said post in said aperture and against said second portion of said lead, and a longitudinally extending arcuate projection formed in the wall defining said aperture and being radially opposed to said second portion of said lead to urge said electrically conductive post against said second portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An electrical circuit assembly comprising an insulating support provided with a component-receiving surface, said support having apertures formed therein and extending to the surface opposed to the component-receiving surface, an electrical circuit component mounted on said component-receiving surface, said component having stiffly flexible leads extending outwardly therefrom and having a first section lying adjacent said component-receiving surface, a second section disposed along a wall of one of said apertures and a third section lying on said surface opposed to said component-receiving surface, each of said apertures being dimensioned wedgingly to receive an electrically conductive post, said apertures being tapered in the direction of insertion of said electrically conductive post to wedge said post in said aperture and against said second portion of said lead, and a longitudinally extending arcuate projection formed in the wall defining said aperture and being radially opposed to said second portion of said lead to urge said electrically conductive post against said second portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
161 words
An electric circuit assembly comprising an insulating support having a first surface, said first surface having a component-receiving zone, said support having apertures formed therein and extending between said first support and an opposite surface of said support, said apertures being located in said surfaces intermediate said component-receiving zone and the edges of said support, an electrical circuit component mounted on said first surface at said component-receiving zone, said component having stiffly flexible leads extending outwardly therefrom and having a first section lying on said first surface adjacent said component-receIving zone, a second section disposed along a wall of one of said apertures adjacent said component-receiving zone, said second section being movable relative to said aperture wall, and a third section lying on said opposite surface of the support generally parallel to said first surface, each of said apertures being dimensioned to receive an electrically conductive post inserted therein to make lateral electrical connection with said second section of said lead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
An electric circuit assembly comprising an insulating support having a first surface, said first surface having a component-receiving zone, said support having apertures formed therein and extending between said first support and an opposite surface of said support, said apertures being located in said surfaces intermediate said component-receiving zone and the edges of said support, an electrical circuit component mounted on said first surface at said component-receiving zone, said component having stiffly flexible leads extending outwardly therefrom and having a first section lying on said first surface adjacent said component-receIving zone, a second section disposed along a wall of one of said apertures adjacent said component-receiving zone, said second section being movable relative to said aperture wall, and a third section lying on said opposite surface of the support generally parallel to said first surface, each of said apertures being dimensioned to receive an electrically conductive post inserted therein to make lateral electrical connection with said second section of said lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
An electrical circuit assembly as set forth in claim 2 further comprising an insulating member disposed adjacent the said opposite surface of the support for maintaining said third sections of the lead wires against said opposite surface, and electrically conductive post means extending through said insulating member and into respective apertures and wedgingly forcing said second sections of said lead wires against the aperture walls thereby effecting lateral electrical connection therewith.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |