Pin to pcb connection structure and method

The assembly of claim 3, wherein the engaging portion is disposed generally 90° with respect to the connecting portion.

A printed circuit board assembly comprising:

• a printed circuit board (PCB) having an end, the end including surfaces defining a plurality of electrically conductive notches therein,
• a plurality of electrically conductive pins, each pin of the plurality of pins being received in an associated notch of the plurality of notches in a press-fitted manner so as to make electrical connection with the PCB, and
• a housing receiving the PCB, the plurality of pins being mounted to the housing.

A method of connecting pins to a printed circuit board, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a plurality of electrically conductive notches in an end of a printed circuit board (PCB),
• providing a plurality of electrically conductive pins so that each pin aligns with an associated notch, and
• moving the PCB or the plurality of pins so that each pin engages the associated notch in a press-fitted manner so as to make electrical connection with the PCB.