Title: Electrical connection apparatus

Abstract: Press-fit contact pins are disclosed which are adapted for mating with various shrouds and mounting boards. Each of the press-fit contact pins includes a press-fit section comprising, in cross-section, an open, curved or arcuate segment, generally resembling a "C"-shape. The dimensioning of the "C"-shaped press-fit section and the ductility-elasticity of the material from which it is formed are such that, when the pin is inserted into any one of a number of holes in a mounting board of a wide range of sizes, the "C"-shaped press-fit section undergoes plastic deformation in a substantial portion thereof.

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Inventors: Key, Edward H. (Wheaton, IL, US)

Application Number: 938760
Filing Date: 1978-09-01
Publication_date: 1980-01-15
Assignee: TRW Inc. (Elk Grove Village, IL)
Primary Class(es): 439/733.1 439/873
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US Patent Ref:

3444504	May, 1969	Lynch	339/221.
3783433	Jan, 1974	Kurtz	339/17.
3997229	Dec, 1976	Narozny	339/17.
4017143	Apr, 1977	Knowles	339/221.

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Primary Examiner: Desmond, E. F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Neuman, Williams, Anderson & Olson