Patent · US Expired

Clip connector, method of attaching clip connector, and assembly of clip connector and support member

US6579125B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2001
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/936
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clip connector (A) includes an insulating housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2) projecting from the housing (1). The housing (1) includes an outer surface (1a) for engaging a support member such as a printed board. The outer surface (1a) is irregular, including a plurality of projecting portions (12) and a plurality of retreating portions (13). Each of the terminals (2) includes a straight portion (20a) and a bent portion (20b). Each of the straight portion (20a) is formed with a through-hole (22) through which a resin for bonding the support member and the outer surface (1a) is applied.

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