Metal clamp for electrically connecting circuit track - connects two separate tracks on opposite sides of circuit board

摘要

The metal clamp (11) is formed from a metal strip and comprises a body (19) which is connected to a carrier strip (28) via a tongue (29) and has two openings (20,21) with pointed edges. The sides of the clamp (11) are bent at 90 degrees to the body 919) to form two wings (23,24) which are pushed into slits (18) in the board (15) of a printed circuit (14). First, the tongues (29) are cut, then the wings (23,24) are pushed into the board (15) to perforate it to form the slits (18). The wings (23,24) are then folded under the board (15). ADVANTAGE - Simple to make and use. Does ot require series of operations to make the contact. Forms reliable contact using only a single clamp.