Patent ID: 6291780
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A method of connecting a plurality of flexible printed circuits (12) each comprising a layer (14) of electrically insulating material and a layer (16) of electrically conducting material, the method comprising the steps of forming a connection hole (18) through each flexible printed circuit; positioning first and second substantially rigid plates (20,22) of electrically insulating material on either side of the flexible printed circuits with the connection holes in the flexible printed circuits aligned with a corresponding first and second plate hole (26,28) in each of the first and second plates; extending a rivet (24) of electrically conducting material through the aligned connection holes and plate holes to electrically connect with the layers of electrically conducting material on the flexible printed circuits; and enlarging the ends (30,32) of the rivet to secure the flexible printed circuits between the plates.