US5230642A
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Press-fit contact
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1992-06-29
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Granted: 1993-07-27
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Expires: 2012-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A press-fit contact is disclosed for insertion into a plated-through hole in a printed circuit board. The press-fit contact is rotationally symmetric (manufactured on a lathe). In order to secure a uniform contact pressure for the whole contact region, the press-in portion of the contact is formed in the shape of a convex barrel and includes an axially extending cylindrical cavity. The barrel-shaped walls are provided with longitudinal slots extending parallel to the axis of the contact. The slots do not extend up to the lower end of the contact defining resilient beams having their ends joined by a rim formed at the tip of the contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Schempp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A press-fit electrical contact for insertion into an aperture of a printed circuit board or the like, the contact comprising: an annular flange portion of a predetermined diameter, a hub portion having a diameter smaller than the flange portion extending from the flange portion in a first direction, a shank portion having a diameter small than the flange portion but larger than the hub portion extending from the flange portion in a second direction, an aperture engaging portion terminating in a free end and having a shape of a convex barrel extending from the shank portion the barrel at its widest point having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the flange portion, the barrel including a cavity having a substantially uniform cross-section and with a diameter less than the diameter of the shank portion but larger than the diameter of the hub portion extending axially from and through the free end of the aperture engaging portion substantially up to the shank portion, the barrel having a plurality of longitudinal slots extending into the cavity, wherein the slots in combination with the cavity define a plurality of resilient beams each beam located between two adjacent slots, and the longitudinal slots extending only over a portion of the barrel such that an annular area remains at the free end of the aperture engaging portion joining together the ends of all the beams.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A press-fit electrical contact for insertion into an aperture of a printed circuit board or the like, the contact comprising: an annular flange portion of a predetermined diameter, a hub portion having a diameter smaller than the flange portion extending from the flange portion in a first direction, a shank portion having a diameter small than the flange portion but larger than the hub portion extending from the flange portion in a second direction, an aperture engaging portion terminating in a free end and having a shape of a convex barrel extending from the shank portion the barrel at its widest point having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the flange portion, the barrel including a cavity having a substantially uniform cross-section and with a diameter less than the diameter of the shank portion but larger than the diameter of the hub portion extending axially from and through the free end of the aperture engaging portion substantially up to the shank portion, the barrel having a plurality of longitudinal slots extending into the cavity, wherein the slots in combination with the cavity define a plurality of resilient beams each beam located between two adjacent slots, and the longitudinal slots extending only over a portion of the barrel such that an annular area remains at the free end of the aperture engaging portion joining together the ends of all the beams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The press-fit contact as claimed in claim 1, wherein the barrel has a convex shape only on its outer periphery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The press-fit contact as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cross-section of each resilient beam varies along the entire length of each beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The press-fit contact as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cross-section of each resilient beam is largest at its mid-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The press-fit contact as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hub portion is adapted to accommodate an electrical terminal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-07-26 | 1997-01-25 | 1997-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-07-26 | 2001-01-25 | 2001-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-07-26 | 2005-01-25 | 2005-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |