Method for contacting high-current connecting elements of an electrical component, and assembly made by such a method

An assembly comprising:

• a plastic mount;
• a plurality of metal connecting conductors embedded in the mount;
• a plurality of connecting tabs respectively extending from said conductors outwardly beyond a flush surface of said mount;
• at least one component mounted on the mount;
• a plurality of flat connecting tongues operably connected to the component and extending through the mount, each said connecting tongue lying against a respective one of said connecting tabs;
• respective end sections of the connecting tabs and of the connecting tongues being cooperatively shaped to define a tooth contour comprising one or more teeth, the teeth which rest on one another being respectively welded together.

An assembly comprising:

• an insulative mount having a plurality of metal connecting conductors embedded therein;
• a plurality of connecting tabs bent from said connecting conductors and externally projecting from a connection side of said mount;
• a component secured to said mount opposite said connection side;
• a plurality of conductive connecting blades projecting from said component through said mount and outwardly from said connection side, each said connecting blade being respectively positioned adjacently against one of said connecting tabs, each adjacent connecting blade and connecting tab cooperatively forming an end contour having one or more teeth, said teeth being sized with a reduced cross-section such that each tooth is welded when applied with a predetermined welding energy and such that said teeth permit thermal conduction through said respective connecting blade and connecting tab at an amount less than required to melt said insulative mount.