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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2013
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Blendi Sullaj, Saint Clair Shores, MI (US);
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A integrated mechanical and electrical connector and method for connecting printed circuit boards and an connected printed circuit board assembly is disclosed. The connector comprises an outer member defining a first bore, and an inner member at least partially disposed within the first bore wherein the inner member is in an interference fit relationship with the outer member at the periphery of the first bore and wherein the inner member is an electric conductor, the connector being configured to be mechanically and electrically connected to a printed circuit board by at least one of solder reflow, wave soldering and press fitting.