Circuit board with self-locking terminals
US4187388A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/1059
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an apertured circuit board having self-locking terminals which partially cover at least some of the apertures. The terminals, which are integral extensions of the circuit pathways, are adhesively anchored to the circuit board at the terminal peripheries and are covered in part by a dielectric overlay. The latter also provides environmental protection and electrical insulation to the circuit conductive pathways. A particular feature and advantage of the invention resides in the provision of an integral tie-down shoulder on each terminal for capturing by the dielectric overlay. The circuit board and integral sockets may be formed by photoimaging and chemical resist techniques.
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