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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2000
Andrew D. Alexander, Seguin, TX (US);
Heather L. Havlicsek, Chicago, IL (US);
Kevin C. Loewe, Elk Grove Village, IL (US);
Donald J. Zito, Fox River Grove, IL (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
A user-friendly controller provides a special dynamic interconnect which reliably connects terminals of electronic device, such as solenoids, to a circuit board to enhance vehicle performance and help obtain a smoother more comfortable ride. The special interconnect comprises a coil spring contact. The coiled spring contact can have an enlarged head which can be soldered to a contact on the circuit board. The central portion of the spring contact provides a terminal-receiving opening to slidably receive the terminal of the electronic device. The smaller end portion of the spring contact can compressively engage and dynamically contact the terminal of the electronic device. A cover can be provided to environmentally protect and cover the circuitry and circuit board. The cover can have chambers for receiving and engaging the spring contacts.