Electronic unit, in particular capacitive proximity sensor
AssigneeBrose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Hallstadt
InventorsHolger Wuerstlein, Thomas Weingaertner, Christian Weidenbacher, Holger Schmitt, Thorsten Kuhnen
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Abstract
An electronic unit has an electronic assembly that comprises a circuit board, and also having a conductor that is connected to said electronic assembly and is provided with a flat connection end. At least one piercing contact protrudes down from the circuit board and connects the conductor electrically to the electronic assembly. The piercing contact penetrates the connection end of the conductor while forming an electrical connection with a conductor track of the conductor. The electronic component is particularly suited as a capacitive proximity sensor for a vehicle.
Claims6
An electronic unit, comprising:
- an electronic assembly including a circuit board;
- an electrical conductor formed with a flat connection end and with a conductor track;
- a housing configured for receiving said electronic assembly;
- a supporting contour formed in said housing and supporting said connection end of said conductor lying flat against said supporting contour, with said connection end being arranged between said supporting contour and said circuit board;
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- at least one piercing contact projecting from said circuit board and electrically connecting said conductor to said electronic assembly, said piercing contact penetrating said connection end and forming an electrical connection with said conductor track of said conductor, and said piercing contact engaging through said connection end into said supporting contour while forming a mechanical connection with said supporting contour.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.