Pin to PCB connection structure and method
A printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having an end. The end includes surfaces defining a plurality of electrically conductive notches therein. A plurality of electrically conductive pins is provided with each pin being received in an associated notch in a press-fitted manner so as to make electrical connection with the PCB.
1. A printed circuit board assembly comprising:
a printed circuit board (PCB) having an end, the end including surfaces defining a plurality of electrically conductive notches therein, and
a housing comprising a plurality of electrically conductive pins fixed in the housing, each pin including a connecting portion constructed and arranged to be connected with a mating electrical connector and an engaging portion constructed and arranged to be received in an associated notch of the plurality of notches in a press-fitted manner so as to make electrical connection with the PCB,
the PCB and the housing further constructed and arranged to engage each pin with the associated notch of the plurality of notches in response one of sliding and pressing the PCB into the housing.
2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the engaging portion is disposed generally 90° with respect to the connecting portion.
3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein each pin of the plurality of pins is press-fitted into the housing.
4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein each pin of the plurality of pins is molded into the housing.
5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connecting portion and the engaging portion are both on the same axis.