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US 4,357,066 AGranted
Printed circuit board edge terminal
AssigneeFord Motor Company
InventorsThomas M. Cairns, David G. Connors
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Abstract
This specification discloses a terminal for coupling to the edge of a printed circuit board with two cooperating springs to permit a reduced terminal size with increased contact pressure. The springs are restrained in a partly deflected position so they are preloaded and can provide an increased contact pressure with respect to an undeflected spring.
Claims8
A printed circuit board edge coupling means for contacting a conductive portion of a printed circuit board, said coupling means including a terminal comprising:
- a pair of spaced, generally parallel elongated side members having a front end and back end;
- first spring means coupled to the back end of said side members adjacent a pivot point, said first spring means having an outside portion for contacting a conductive portion on the printed circuit board, so that contact to the conductive portion is forward of said pivot point;
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- a second spring means coupled to the back end of said side members for contacting said first spring means on a side opposite from said outside portion contacting the conductive portion, so that the combination of said first and second spring means produces a higher contact force with improved reliability.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.