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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
May. 29, 2001
Susan Johnson, Rochester, MI (US);
Tejas B. Desai, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Kyle Cleland, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An improved and low cost electrical connection for use in circuit boards for key fobs incorporates a plurality of generally cylindrical pin members which are symmetric about a central axis. The use of the symmetric pin allows automatic insertion of the pin in that the orientation of the pin relative to the board is unimportant. The pin has a generally tapered transition portion which provides a contact surface for the battery, and this transition portion is also symmetric such that the orientation of the pin relative to the board is unimportant. Further, a stop face on the pin provides a stop for insertion of the pin into the circuit board such that the pin is at the desired height relative to the battery and such that the transition portion will provide electrical contact to the battery.