Compliant PCB-to-housing fastener
US10159157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K9/0039
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fastener is provided for fastening a printed circuit and an electronics housing. The fastener has a lead-in feature extending from the fastener and at least one pin extending the fastener. An intermediate standoff portion may be disposed between the lead-in feature and the pin. An electronics housing may be provided that includes the fastener, an electronics housing structure, and a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed adjacent to the electronics housing structure. The lead-in feature may be press fit into an aperture in the housing structure aperture, and the pin may be press fit into an aperture in the PCB. A method of forming an engine control unit is also provided. The method includes providing a PCB, press fitting a fastener to the PCB, dispensing thermal interface material onto a housing structure, pressing the PCB onto the thermal interface material, and press fitting the fastener into the housing structure.
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