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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2021
Gentherm Gmbh, Odelzhausen, DE;
Michael Peter Ciaccio, Chelsea, MI (US);
Michael Weiss, Benediktbeuern, DE;
GENTHERM GMBH, Odelzhausen, DE;
Abstract
A function module for electrical applications and method of making a function module for electrical applications. The function module includes: a functional member having a piercing area with at least one aluminum conductor trace; and an electrical connector having at least one piercing member. The at least one piercing member is configured to pierce through the at least one aluminum conductor trace in an electrically conductive manner and provide a form-fit connection between the functional member and the electrical connector within the piercing area. The functional member and the electrical connector are joined together within the piercing area by means of a solder connection.