Patent ID: 6137075
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A method for producing an electrical bond between a conductor and an electrical connector contact, comprising the steps of:(a) providing an apparatus comprising a power source and a weld head, the power source having a first polarity output and a second polarity output, the weld head having a single electrode attached thereto and an input for connection to the first polarity output of the power source, the singe electrode being electrically connected to the weld head input, the apparatus further including another electrode electrically connected to the second polarity output of the power source;(b) positioning the conductor and the connector contact so that the conductor and connector contact are in physical contact with one another and the conductor and connector contact are intermediate the single electrode and said another electrode;(c) contacting the conductor and the connector contact with the single electrode with a predetermined compressive force so that the conductor and connector contact are pressed against each other and against said another electrode; and(d) allowing a current of a predetermined magnitude to flow through the singe electrode, the conductor and connector contact, and said another electrode.