Resilient miniature mechanical support that can also serve as an electrical connector
US9837738B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/09754
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary miniature support has upper and lower spaced-apart engagement surfaces each having at least a portion that are parallel to each other. Two supports each with an end supporting the upper engagement surface and another end supporting the lower engagement surface. The two supports have a spring-like property so that the upper and lower engagement surfaces can repeatedly move between an uncompressed state when not engaged to provide an interconnection and a compressed state when engaged between two opposing boards to provide an interconnection between the boards. The connector is preferably made using 3-D printing and may be integrally made as part of a board also made using the same 3-D printing. The support may have upper and lower engagement surfaces and at least one of the at least two supports that are conductive to establish connectivity between the upper and lower engagement surfaces.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.