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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 1999
Filed:
May. 15, 1996
Andrew Zachary Glovatsky, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Michael George Todd, South Lyon, MI (US);
Peter Joseph Sinkunas, Canton, MI (US);
Myron Lemecha, Dearborn, MI (US);
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A circuit board assembly is disclosed comprising a pair of three-dimensional substrates having integral, metallized connectors. The connector of the first substrate protrudes therefrom, while the connector of the second substrate is recessed therein. The geometries of the protruding connector and the recessed connector are different such that they deform when assembled to provide an electrical connection and a detachable physical connection. In one embodiment, the recessed connector has a parabolic cross-section and the protruding connector has a circular cross-section. A flexible molded edge connector for the circuit board assembly is also disclosed.