Patent ID: 6038140
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A circuit board standoff comprising:body means for disposition between first and second boards so as to maintain a predetermined minimum spacing between substantially parallel facing inner surfaces thereof; said body means having at one end a first abutment surface for engaging an inner surface portion of the first board and at an opposite end a second abutment surface for engaging an inner surface portion of the second board, said first abutment surface and said second abutment surface being substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of said body means;a first latch means extending from said first abutment surface and being shaped and arranged to project through an opening in the first board and into latching engagement therewith;a second latch means extending from said second abutment surface and being shaped and arranged to project through an opening in the second board and into latching engagement therewith; anda conductive spring contact member retained by said body means and having a first contact surface shaped and arranged to engage a first conductive surface on the first board, and a second contact surface shaped and arranged to engage a second conductive surface on the second board, said first contact surface and second contact surface being substantially aligned with said longitudinal axis.