Circuit board mounting standoff and method of using same
US6545878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/142
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector for joining items such as electronic circuit boards in a spaced relation within a housing of an electronic device includes an elongated post, a plurality of wings, and a raised surface or a plurality of fingers. The wings are arranged around the post in a substantially symmetrical manner and have a length that is shorter than the length of the post. The raised surface or fingers are mounted near the tips of the post, between the wings and the ends of the post. The raised surface or fingers engage the circuit board and/or the housing when inserted into openings or receptacles in the circuit board and housing.
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