Surface mounted grounding clip for shielded enclosures
US6456504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K9/0067
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact system is disclosed that includes a metal contact clip capable of being surface-mounted to a printed circuit board that facilitates the electrical coupling of the opposing conductive covers in a circuit card assembly having conductive enclosures with a reference potential, such as ground, on the printed circuit card which provide protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) on the printed circuit card. The clip spans a cut-out region on the printed circuit card and includes opposing tabs the extend from the spanning portion for electrically contacting the conductive covers. The clip further includes geometries such as springs for exerting forces upon the conductive covers thereby providing a reliable contact interface with the conductive covers.
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