Patent ID: 6357110
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of assembling an electrical system, the system including a stud having an external pattern, an electrically conductive member and a panel, the method comprising:(a) securing the stud to the panel; (b) applying a coating to at least part of the external pattern of the stud; (c) positioning the electrically conductive member at least partially around the stud after step (b); (d) deformably compressing the electrically conductive member into engagement with the external pattern of the stud thereby fastening the electrically conductive member to the stud, at least part of the coating being located between the electrically conductive member and the corresponding engaged portion of the stud; and (e) conducting electricity between the electrically conductive member and the stud after step (d).