# US 7,612,294 B2 · Electrical component having a flat mounting surface > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,612,294 B2 - Document ID: US7612294B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 10/433,133 - Filed: 2001-09-05 - Published: 2004-05-20 - Granted: 2009-11-03 - Earliest claimed: 2000-11-30 - Assignees: Epcos AG - Inventors: Jurgen Boy; Klaus Rund; Frank Bothe - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7612294B2 ## CPC - H05K 3/303: with surface mounted components (H05K3/32 takes precedence) - H01T 4/06: Mounting arrangements for a plurality of overvoltage arresters - H05K 2201/10568: Integral adaptations of a component or an auxiliary PCB for mounting, e.g. integral spacer element - H05K 2201/10583: Cylindrically shaped component; Fixing means therefore - H05K 2203/0195: Tool for a process not provided for in H05K3/00, e.g. tool for handling objects using suction, for deforming objects, for applying local pressure - H05K 2203/082: Suction, e.g. for holding solder balls or components - Y02P 70/50: Manufacturing or production processes characterised by the final manufactured product - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - H01T: SPARK GAPS; OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS; SPARKING PLUGS; CORONA DEVICES; GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES (overvoltage protection circuits H02H) - Y02P: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS ## Abstract An electrical component includes a base object made of two insulating objects with curved external surfaces, and external electrodes. Each of the external electrodes is disposed adjacent to one of the two insulating objects. A central electrode is disposed inside of the base object. The central electrode includes a flat mounting surface on an exterior of the component. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electrical component comprising: a base object comprised of two insulating objects with curved external surfaces; external electrodes, each of the external electrodes being disposed adjacent to one of the two insulating objects; and a central electrode disposed inside of the base object, the central electrode comprising a flat mounting surface on an exterior of the electrical component, the flat mounting surface on the exterior of the electrical component being one of first and second surfaces of the central electrode that are flat. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electrical component according to claim 1, wherein the two insulating objects and the external electrodes are cylindrically symmetrical. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electrical component according to claim 1, wherein the central electrode further comprises a flat holding surface opposite the flat mounting surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electrical component according to claim 1, wherein the central electrode comprises a disk disposed between the two insulating objects. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electrical component according to claim 1, wherein the external electrodes have a circular cross-section. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electrical component according to claim 1, wherein an interior of the base object is hollow and filled with a gas. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The electrical component according to claim 4, wherein a cross section of the central electrode comprises of a square, a hexagon, and an octagon. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The electrical component according to claim 4, wherein a cross section of the central electrode comprises a square with rounded corners. ### Claim 9 (depends on 4) The electrical component according to claim 4, wherein a cross section of the central electrode comprises a circle with two opposed flattened areas. ### Claim 10 (depends on 5) The electrical component according to claim 5, wherein a diameter of the external electrodes is substantially equal to a diameter of the insulating objects. ### Claim 11 (depends on 5) The electrical component according to claim 5, wherein a diameter of the external electrodes is larger than a diameter of the insulating objects. ### Claim 12 (depends on 5) The electrical component according to claim 5, wherein a smallest diameter of the central electrode is less than or equal to a diameter of the external electrodes. ### Claim 13 An apparatus comprising: a printed circuit board; and an electrical component mounted to the printed circuit board, a flat mounting surface of the electrical component being soldered to a surface of the printed circuit board; wherein the electrical component comprises: a base object comprised of two insulating objects with curved external surfaces; external electrodes, each of the external electrodes being disposed adjacent to one of the two insulating objects; and a central electrode disposed inside of the base object, the central electrode comprising the flat mounting surface on an exterior of the electrical component. ### Claim 14 A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board having an electrical component, the electrical component comprising (i) a base object comprised of two insulating objects with curved external surfaces, (ii) external electrodes, each of the external electrodes being disposed adjacent to one of the two insulating objects, and (iii) a central electrode disposed inside of the base object, the central electrode comprising a flat mounting surface on an exterior of the electrical component, the method comprising: holding the electrical component to the printed circuit board at a holding surface of the central electrode using a suction nozzle; positioning the electrical component on the printed circuit board using the suction nozzle so that the flat mounting surface of the electrical component is on surface of the printed circuit board; and soldering the electrical component into place on the printed circuit board. ### Claim 15 An electrical component comprising: a central electrode comprising at least one mounting surface that is substantially flat on an exterior of the electrical component, the at least one mounting surface being one of first and second surfaces of the central electrode that are substantially flat; insulating objects that bound the central electrode; and external electrodes, each of which is adjacent to one of the insulating objects, the insulating objects each having a curved external surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The electrical component of claim 15, wherein at least one of the insulating objects comprises a ceramic sleeve and is substantially cylindrical. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The electrical component of claim 15, wherein the central electrode is made of metal. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The electrical component of claim 15, wherein the central electrode includes a hole, gas being inside the hole. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The electrical component of claim 15, which acts as a diverter.