Patent ID: 8627563
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: B29C,H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A process for making an over-molded PCB with an integrated poke-home connector, comprising the steps of: providing a printed circuit board (PCB); cutting a plurality of openings in said. PCB; providing a plurality of components; mounting said plurality of components in said plurality of openings; encapsulating said components and said PCB by means of a low pressure injection molding; providing an integrated poke-home connector comprising: a recessed high voltage connector contact affixed to said PCB, said recessed high voltage connector contact having a conductive rubber slug and a thin membrane over said conductive rubber slug; providing a metal saddle electrically connected to the PCB; and wherein said conductive rubber plug is electrically connected to said metal saddle.