Patent ID: 6533620
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A method for producing an electrical connection between a flexible printed-circuit board constructed from first and second insulating layers and at least one metallic conductor track there between, and a metallic mating contact member, comprising forming an opening in the first insulating layer through which light can pass; forming a connecting opening in the second insulating layer opposite the opening in the first insulating layer; contacting a connecting section of the metallic mating contact member with the metallic conductor track through the connecting opening, said connecting section having a lateral dimension that is smaller than the width of the connecting opening; forming a through-hole between the connecting opening and the opening in the first insulating layer which penetrates the conductor track, the lateral dimension of the through-hole being smaller than the width of the connecting opening; forming a projection on the connecting section of the mating contact member which is inserted in the through-hole; and forming a welded or soldered joint by heating the connecting section projection by a laser light directed through the opening in the first insulating layer.