Zero insertion force compliant pin contact and assembly
US6565367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/308
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compliant pin contact and assembly utilizing same in which the contact is comprised of two layers, each of a different material and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than the other, to enable insertion within an opening in either a “cold” or “hot” state to thereby expand and positively engage the opening's walls, thereby securedly holding the pin in position. Representative materials include Invar and aluminum.
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