Patent ID: 6271482
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: H01H,H01L,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A discrete elastic conductive interconnect element for providing electrical connection between a first conductive surface and a second conductive surface, said discrete elastic conductive interconnect element comprising:a body of non-conductive elastic material having a quantity of conductive flakes and a quantity of conductive powder granules interspersed therein, said body having integral first and second end portions and an integral central portion between said first and second end portions, said integral central portion having a cross section reduced from the cross section of said first and second end portions;a first contact area on the outer end of said first end portion; anda second contact area on the outer end of said second end portion;wherein a conductive path is provided between said first and second contact areas through the body and wherein the discrete elastic conductive interconnect element is adapted for retention in an aperture of a non-conductive substrate having non-conductive surfaces.