Patent ID: 6213817
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A compliant press-fit pin for electrically coupling a first board to a second board via a plated through hole formed in the second board, comprising:an upper part for electrically fixing the first board;a lower part for electrically coupling the first board to a third board via the plated through hole formed in the second board; anda press-fit part located between said upper part and said lower part and containing a single fixed beam and a compliant cantilever beam, for electrically coupling the first board fixed to said press-fit part to the second board, said single fixed beam alone connecting said upper part to said lower part, wherein the fixed beam and the compliant cantilever beam both provide elasticity and a retention force against a wall of the plated through hole, thereby electrically press-fitting the compliant press-fit pin into the plated through hole, when said press-fit part is inserted into the plated through hole.