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Electrical components having a contact configured to engage a via of a circuit board

  • US 8,123,572 B2
  • Filed: 04/02/2010
  • Issued: 02/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical component configured to engage a circuit board having a via, the via having a plated portion of conductive material that includes an outward facing contact pad, the component comprising:

  • a housing having a mounting surface configured to be mounted to the circuit board; and

    an electrical contact coupled to the housing and projecting away from the mounting surface, the contact being configured to engage the via of the circuit board, the contact comprising;

    an elongated body extending along a contact axis to a leading end, the leading end being configured to be inserted into the via; and

    an engagement projection extending away from the body and being biased against the contact pad to maintain an electrical connection.

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