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- Patent Title: Method and device for improving electrical contact of spring connectors
- Patent Title (中): 改善弹簧连接器电接触的方法和装置
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Application No.: US09782674Application Date: 2001-02-13
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Publication No.: US06347945B1Publication Date: 2002-02-19
- Inventor: Marko Käkelä , Jussi Hakunti , Heikki Halkosaari
- Applicant: Marko Käkelä , Jussi Hakunti , Heikki Halkosaari
- Main IPC: H01R1200
- IPC: H01R1200

Abstract:
A method and arrangement for improving electrical contact between a printed circuit board and an electrical component, wherein the electrical components have one or more spring contacts to provide electrical connection to one or more pads on the printed circuit board. The contacting point between a spring contact may be oxidized due to humidity, condensation water, chlorides or other environment agents. The oxidation at the contact point degrades the electrical connection and, eventually, causes a total loss in electrical contact. A vibration mechanism is used to cause the electrical components to move relative to the printed circuit board and the spring contacts to rub against the pads. The vibrating motion on the spring contacts cleans the contact points of undesirable materials at the contact points.
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