Integrated printed circuit connector and ground clip assembly
US5603620A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6581
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A U-shaped ground clip and I/O pins are attached to a connector or header of a printed circuit board. The clip has leads which extend into the circuit board for connection to a ground plane and a spring portion which is biased against a metal case to afford a ground connection. The header securely positions the clip during soldering to assure a proper final configuration and to add stiffness to the clip to insure adequate force against the case.
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