Patent ID: 6716072
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A pin for soldering to a circuit board, the pin comprising:an engagement portion which is configured to engage with a circuit board component, wherein the engagement portion has a circular cross-section and an engagement portion diameter; and a soldering portion coupled to the engagement portion, wherein the soldering portion is configured to solder to a via of the circuit board, wherein the soldering portion has a circular cross-section and a soldering portion diameter which is substantially narrower than the engagement portion diameter, wherein the soldering portion has a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is further from the engagement portion than the first end, wherein the second end forms an end of the pin, and wherein the soldering portion is elongated and tapered in shape such that the first end has a narrower diameter than that of the second end.