Patent ID: 6773268
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A board holddown for fastening circuit boards comprising:an elastomeric support member comprising a first mounting portion for supporting a first circuit board, a second mounting portion for supporting a second circuit board, an intermediate portion connecting the first and second mounting portions, and a neck projecting from the second mounting portion; and a plastic bullet-shape member being integrally formed to the neck and comprising a latch, the latch cooperating with the second mounting portion for detachably retaining the second circuit board therebetween; wherein the first mounting portion is insert through a first mounting hole of the first circuit board; and wherein the bullet-shape member is insert through a second mounting of the second circuit board; and wherein the neck has substantial resilience which acts as a spring or a pivot when the second circuit board is detached from the board holddown by pushing the latch of the plastic bullet-shape member away from its holding position.