Retaining support for electrical assembly having ribs extending from housing
US5761047A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0069
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical assembly having a first member and a second member which form a housing for a circuit board. At least one rib extends from an inner face of the first member. The connector assembly also includes an electrical connector disposed in the housing having at least one contact arm contacting the circuit board. The rib contacts the connector and urges the connector against the circuit board. With this invention there is no need to heat stake or otherwise secure the connector to the board.
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