Eagle Comtronics, Inc.

Carlo L Panetta

Joseph A Zennamo, Jr

Joseph N Maguire

Kenneth J Sojda

An electronic signal filter is provided, including a first filter housing having a filter cavity, a circuit board having a slot positioned within the filter cavity, and a ground clip. The ground clip includes a slot-retaining portion positioned within and in contact with an inner edge of the circuit board slot, at least one grounding arm engaged in solderless grounding contact with an inner surface of the filter cavity, and at least one grounding leg. Upon assembly, an end portion of a distal end of the slot-retaining portion intimately contacts a portion of the grounding leg interposed between the filter housing and the circuit board to achieve secure ground contact between the circuit board and the filter housing in a solderless manner.

Electronic signal filter including solderless ground clip having surge protection and shielding features

An electronic signal filter is provided, including a first filter housing member, a second filter housing member, and a circuit board positioned within a filter cavity. The circuit board includes a slot. A ground clip is also provided, including a slot-retaining portion positioned within the circuit board slot, at least one grounding arm in solderless grounding contact with at least an inner surface of the second filter housing member, and at least one grounding leg. Upon assembly, at least a portion of the grounding leg is positioned in an interface between the first and the second filter housing members to achieve a secure ground contact between the circuit board, the first filter housing member, and the second filter housing member in a solderless manner.

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Chittenango, NY, United States of America

Carlo L Panetta