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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2007
Daniel G. Achammer, Warrenville, IL (US);
Gregory R. Pratt, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas G. Premo, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Sasikumar Vimalan, Aurora, IL (US);
Christopher J. Vetch, Lincoln, NE (US);
Daniel G. Achammer, Warrenville, IL (US);
Gregory R. Pratt, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas G. Premo, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Sasikumar Vimalan, Aurora, IL (US);
Christopher J. Vetch, Lincoln, NE (US);
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
Control modules having connectors with compliant pin terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The module housing can be made of a die cast metal to withstand harsh environments and have at least one open bay area for receiving a connector having compliant pin contacts for connecting the module to a PCB. A plurality of compliant pin terminal can have a push shoulders for providing an engagement surface for insertion of the terminals through passages in a connector housing, for positioning the connector relative to the die cast housing during the mounting the connector to the die cast housing, and to transfer the force away from the connector housing applied in connecting the PCB to the compliant pin tips. The connectors can be linear and exposed terminal surfaces can be sealed against the elements by a sealant. The passages of the connector housing can have at one end of the passages cross shaped portions to allow for a strengthened die tool which forms the small passages and chamfered sides at the opposite end of the passages for tight engagement with the terminals to prevent leak of sealant. The connectors can include a three-pronged compliant pin grounding terminal to increase the current flow.