公开(公告)号：US06293803B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09501412

申请日：2000-02-09

Applicant: Thomas M. Rust ,  Edward M. Gaddy ,  Michael J. Herriage ,  Robert E. Patterson ,  Richard D. Partin

Inventor： Thomas M. Rust ,  Edward M. Gaddy ,  Michael J. Herriage ,  Robert E. Patterson ,  Richard D. Partin

IPC: H01R4100

CPC classification number: H01R13/533 ,  H01R13/05

Abstract: An interconnect, having some length, that reliably connects two conductors separated by the length of the interconnect when the connection is made but in which one length if unstressed would change relative to the other in operation. The interconnect comprises a base element an intermediate element and a top element. Each element is rectangular and formed of a conducting material and has opposed ends. The elements are arranged in a generally Z-shape with the base element having one end adapted to be connected to one conductor. The top element has one end adapted to be connected to another conductor and the intermediate element has its ends disposed against the other end of the base and the top element. Brazes mechanically and electrically interconnect the intermediate element to the base and the top elements proximate the corresponding ends of the elements. When the respective ends of the base and the top elements are connected to the conductors, an electrical connection is formed therebetween, and when the conductors are relatively moved or the interconnect elements change length the elements accommodate the changes and the associated compression and tension forces in such a way that the interconnect does not mechanically fatigue.

Abstract translation: 具有一定长度的互连件，当连接件制造时可靠地连接由互连长度分开的两个导体，但是如果不受应力的话，其中一个长度将在操作中相对于另一个长度改变。 互连件包括基体元件，中间元件和顶部元件。 每个元件是矩形的并且由导电材料形成并且具有相对的端部。 元件布置成大致Z形，其中基座元件的一端适于连接到一个导体。 顶部元件的一端适于连接到另一个导体，并且中间元件的端部抵靠基座和顶部元件的另一端设置。 钎焊机械和电气地将中间元件互连到基部，并且靠近元件的相应端部的顶部元件。 当基座和顶部元件的相应端部连接到导体时，在它们之间形成电连接，并且当导体相对移动或互连元件改变长度时，元件适应变化和相关的压缩和拉伸力 这样一种方式使互连不会机械疲劳。