Patent ID: 6159045
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
An apparatus for engaging an electrical component to a circuit board defining a top surface and an opposite surface and at least one third surface defining at least one through-hole, comprising:at least one fastener integrally formed with a body of the electrical component, the at least one fastener including:a tail portion distal from the body of the electrical component; anda neck portion extending from said body to said tail portion; andsolder; andwherein said at least one fastener is formed so that when said electrical component is engaged to said circuit board adjacent said top surface and a force is applied to said electrical component in the direction normal to said top surface and away from said circuit board, said force is substantially opposed by shearing forces between said at least one third surface and said solder, said shearing forces being transferred to said at least one fastener via said solder.