Mounting components in control device for motor vehicle - attaching several components to housing frame using single spring

摘要

The method is applied to a device comprising a housing with a frame (1) and a cover and base, containing a pcb (3). The components (6) are positioned such that their contact legs (8) extend a predetermined distance from a pcb (3). The legs (8) are fed through apertures (9) in the pcb (3) until they touch a spacer (10). The components (6) are then held by a holder (12) over the components (6) and also over a frame part (2). A spring (5) above the holder (12) attaches the components (6) to the frame part (2). After the components (6) have been removed from the mounting device, the legs (8) can be soldered to the pcb (3) without mechanical stress. ADVANTAGE - Enables fast and simple mounting of components in a control device and guarantees good heat dispersion and allows soldering without mechanical stress.