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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
May. 25, 2012
James A. Day, Jr., Durham, NC (US);
Zachary B. Durham, Durham, NC (US);
Luke D. Remis, Raleigh, NC (US);
Tony C. Sass, Fuquay Varina, NC (US);
Gregory D. Sellman, Morrisville, NC (US);
James A. Day, Jr., Durham, NC (US);
Zachary B. Durham, Durham, NC (US);
Luke D. Remis, Raleigh, NC (US);
Tony C. Sass, Fuquay Varina, NC (US);
Gregory D. Sellman, Morrisville, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A universal press-fit connection allows a component having a connector pin to be connected to a compatible plated through hole of a circuit board regardless of circuit board thickness. The connector pin includes a proximate end adjacent the component, a distal end with a fork lock, and a compliant portion between the proximate and distal ends. A multi-width through hole includes a first portion partially extending through the circuit board and a second, wider portion extending beyond the first portion. The fork lock initially moves radially inward upon insertion into the first portion via flexing of the compliant portion, and re-expands when entering the second portion. The compliant portion engages the through hole and the fork lock secures the connector pin in the through hole.