Patent ID: 6984796
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
1. A switch assembly comprising: a housing; and a set of contacts supported by said housing, said set of contacts comprising a first contact and a second contact; said first contact including a first pad portion supported in said housing and a first connector portion protruding from said housing, said first connector portion comprising a first compliant connector; said second contact including a second pad portion supported in said housing, said second pad portion being movable relative to said first pad portion and engageable with said first pad portion, said second contact also including a second connector portion protruding from said housing, said second connector portion comprising a second compliant connector; said first and second compliant connectors comprising spaced current carrying members that have surfaces that engage current carrying surfaces of a mounting body into which said compliant connectors are inserted to provide an electrical connection without the use of solder.