Method and apparatus for engaging an electrical component to a circuit board
US6159045A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10772
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for engaging electrical components to a circuit board. The body of the component has at least one fastener integrally formed therewith. The at least one fastener includes a neck portion engaged to the body of the component and extending to a hook portion. The fastener is configured to reside substantially within a through-hole formed in a circuit board. The through-hole in the circuit board has a solder lining, and the fastener is placed into the through-hole. The solder is reflowed via known soldering techniques so that the hook portion of the fastener is engaged by the reflowed solder, thus engaging the component to the circuit board.
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