Patent ID: 8027168
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An electrical center comprising: a circuit board assembly including a circuit board having a substrate that carries electrical traces and electric and/or electronic components and a plurality of slots; and a power bus bar having a generally planar metal strap that is attached to the circuit board so that the generally planar metal strap is substantially perpendicular to the circuit board, and the metal strap includes a plurality of depending S-shaped connector tabs that extend through at least a portion of the plurality of slots to attach the power bus bar to the circuit board, wherein the power bus bar surrounds at least a majority portion of the electric and/or electronic components of the circuit board being disposed along at least two edges of the circuit board, and the power bus bar further comprises a plurality of surface mount feet in electrical communication with said electrical traces disposed on the substrate, said feet further being configured to provide support for the power bus bar when attached to the substrate and ensure the power bus bar is spaced apart from the substrate.