Durable, compact, cost-effective, and self-aligned electrical connector

Abstract

A payload package (or payload package) is disclosed that includes a payload package electrical connector, a first package portion, and a second package portion. The first package portion and the second package portion form a body of the payload package. The payload package electrical connector (e.g., its body) and one of the first and second package portions each have at least one ramped sidewall configured to abut each other. Optionally, the payload (e.g., an inertia management unit) is further configured to be mounted in a payload package (e.g., in a payload package body), e.g., on one of the first package portion or the second package portion. This design of the payload package brings about a durable, compact, cost-effective payload package, and facilitates self-alignment of the payload package electrical connector with the payload package. In addition, the payload is better isolated from impacts and vibrations.

Description

Background Technology

[0001] Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are subject to shock and vibration. Typically, the connector of the IMU package (or IMU housing) is attached to the package by adhesive, screws, or by soldering or welding. The IMU package connector facilitates electrical connection to the IMU via another connector, for example, attached to an electrical conductor (e.g., an electrical conductor in the form of a cable).

[0002] Attaching the IMU package connector to the IMU package using adhesive requires a significant amount of labor and is therefore costly. Furthermore, such attachment may be impossible due to environmental factors such as thermal expansion or environments containing salt or acid.

[0003] Attaching the IMU package connector to the IMU package using screws requires significant labor and is therefore expensive. Furthermore, the use of screws necessitates a larger package to facilitate screw insertion; for some applications, a larger package may be unacceptable.

[0004] When external connectors are inserted into or removed from the IMU package connector, attaching the IMU package connector to the IMU via soldering or welding applies force to the printed circuit board (PCB) on which the IMU is attached. Repeated force can reduce the reliability of the connection between the IMU connector and the PCB to which it is attached. Furthermore, the resulting direct mechanical connection between the IMU package connector and the PCB makes the IMU more susceptible to vibration and shock. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an encapsulation configured to encapsulate a payload and provide an electrical interface for the payload, the encapsulation comprising: a payload encapsulation electrical connector including an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor at least partially located within the electrical connector body, wherein the electrical connector body has a first beveled sidewall; an encapsulation body including: a first portion including a first sidewall; a second portion including a second sidewall and attached to the first portion; a cavity located between the first portion and the second portion; and an opening partially formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is configured to face the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall... One of the sidewalls includes a second oblique sidewall, wherein the payload package electrical connector is configured to be located in and enclose the opening, wherein the first oblique sidewall is configured to abut the second oblique sidewall, and wherein the payload package electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to enclose the payload; wherein the first portion further includes a first recess; wherein the second portion further includes a second recess; and an internal electrical connector including at least one electrical contact and configured to be inserted into each of the first and second recesses; wherein each electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to the payload configured to be mounted in the cavity; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to the only electrical contact among the at least one electrical contact.

[0006] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method of assembling a package, the method comprising: inserting an internal electrical connector into a third recess of a first portion of a payload package or a fourth recess of a second portion of a payload package, wherein the first portion includes a first sidewall, wherein the second portion includes a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is opposite to the second sidewall, and wherein the internal electrical connector includes at least one electrical contact; inserting a payload package electrical connector into an opening partially formed by the first and second sidewalls, wherein the payload package electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and at least partially located within the electrical connector body. At least one electrical conductor in the first part, wherein the electrical connector body has a first oblique sidewall, and wherein one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes the second oblique sidewall, wherein the first oblique sidewall is adjacent to the second oblique sidewall, wherein each electrical contact is electrically connected to a payload mounted in a cavity formed between the first part and the second part; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact of the at least one electrical contact; and the first part is attached to the second part, wherein the payload encapsulation electrical connector encloses the opening, and the payload is encapsulated by the payload encapsulation electrical connector, the first part, and the second part.

[0007] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a payload in a package having an electrical interface with the payload, the payload in the package comprising: a payload package electrical connector including an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor at least partially located within the electrical connector body, wherein the electrical connector body has a first beveled sidewall; a package body including: a first portion including a first sidewall; a second portion including a second sidewall and attached to the first portion; a cavity located between the first portion and the second portion; and an opening partially formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is configured to face the second sidewall, wherein one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes A second oblique sidewall, wherein the payload package electrical connector is located in the opening, wherein the first oblique sidewall is configured to abut the second oblique sidewall, and wherein a first portion is attached to the second portion; wherein the first portion further includes a first recess; wherein the second portion further includes a second recess; an internal electrical connector including at least one electrical contact and inserted into each of the first and second recesses; wherein each electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to a payload configured to be mounted in the cavity; wherein one end of each of at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among at least one electrical contact; and the payload is mounted directly or indirectly to the first or second portion and is encapsulated by the payload package electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion. Attached Figure Description

[0008] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings depict only exemplary embodiments and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. The exemplary embodiments will be described with additional features and details through the use of the drawings, wherein:

[0009] Figure 1A A plan view of one embodiment of the payload package electrical connector is shown;

[0010] Figure 1B A diagram of one embodiment of the payload package electrical connector is shown;

[0011] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the payload package is shown;

[0012] Figure 3 One embodiment of the internal electrical connector is shown;

[0013] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment with the encapsulated payload is shown; and

[0014] Figure 5A flowchart is shown of an exemplary method for mounting a payload package electrical connector to a payload package containing a packaged payload.

[0015] By convention, the various features described are not necessarily drawn to scale, but are used to emphasize specific features relevant to the exemplary embodiments. Reference characters denote similar elements in all figures and text. Detailed Implementation

[0016] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the description, and specific exemplary embodiments are illustrated therein. However, it should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized, and structural, mechanical, and / or electrical changes may be made. Furthermore, each method presented in the drawings and description should not be construed as limiting the order in which the various steps can be performed. The following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention provide a payload package (or payload enclosure) comprising a payload package electrical connector, a first package portion, and a second package portion. The first package portion and the second package portion form the body of the payload package. The payload package electrical connector (e.g., its body) and one of the first and second package portions each have at least one beveled sidewall configured to be adjacent to each other.

[0018] Optionally, the payload is further configured to be mounted in a payload package (e.g., mounted in a payload package body), such as on one of a first package portion or a second package portion. Optionally, the payload is an IMU, such as a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) IMU. Optionally, the payload may include more than one device.

[0019] This payload package design results in a durable, compact, and cost-effective payload package, and facilitates self-alignment between the payload package electrical connector and the payload package body. Furthermore, the payload is better isolated from shock and vibration.

[0020] Figure 1A A plan view of one embodiment of a payload package electrical connector 100 is shown. The payload package electrical connector 100 includes an electrical connector body 101 and at least one electrical conductor 103-1, 103-N.

[0021] The electrical connector body 101 includes at least one inclined sidewall 102-1, 102-2. Optionally, the electrical connector body 101 includes two inclined sidewalls 102-1, 102-2; optionally, the two inclined sidewalls are opposite to each other. Optionally, the electrical connector body 101 includes an electrical insulator (e.g., plastic), for example, formed of an electrical insulator.

[0022] At least one electrical conductor 103-1, 103-N comprises N electrical conductors. N is an integer greater than zero. Optionally, each electrical conductor comprises metal and / or a metal alloy. A first portion 103-1-1, 103-N-1 (or end) of each electrical conductor protrudes from the electrical connector body 101. Optionally, a second portion or end of the electrical connector opposite to the first portion or end also protrudes from the electrical connector body 101. The second portion 103-1-2, 103-N-2 of each electrical conductor is partially enclosed by an electrode opening 104 in the electrical connector body 101. The electrode opening 104 is configured to receive an external connector including electrical conductors, wherein one or more electrical conductors respectively form mechanical and electrical contact with the second portion of one of the electrical conductors 103-1, 103-N of the payload package electrical connector 100.

[0023] Figure 1B A diagram of one embodiment of the payload package electrical connector 100 is shown. Figure 1B An electrode opening 104 configured to receive an external connector is also shown. For educational purposes, Figure 1A and Figure 1B Two electrical conductors, 103-1 and 103-N, are shown; one, two, three, or more electrical conductors can be used in the payload package electrical connector. For educational purposes, in Figure 1B In the diagram, each second portion 103-1-2, 103-N-2 of the electrical conductor is shown as having a circular cross-section; other cross-sectional shapes may be used. For pedagogical purposes, in Figure 1B In the figure, electrode opening 104 is shown as having a rectangular cross-section; other cross-sectional shapes may be used.

[0024] Back Figure 1A The payload package electrical connector 100 can be implemented in other ways. Optionally, the connector body 101 can be solid, and each electrical conductor 103-1, 103-N can have a first portion protruding from a first side 109-1 of the payload package electrical connector 100 (as discussed elsewhere herein) and a second portion protruding from a second side 109-2 opposite to the first side 109-1. The payload package electrical connector 100 can be implemented with designs different from those described herein. However, the payload package electrical connector 100 typically includes at least one beveled surface, as described elsewhere herein.

[0025] Figure 2A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a payload package 220 is shown. The payload package includes a first portion 220-1 and a second portion 220-2. The first portion 220-1 includes a first recess 202-1 formed by a first sidewall 225-1. The second portion 220-2 includes a second recess 202-2 formed by a second sidewall 225-2. At least one of the first sidewall 225-1 and the second sidewall 225-2 includes inclined surfaces 221-1, 221-2. For illustrative purposes, for example, the first sidewall of the first portion 220-1 is shown having a first inclined surface 221-1, and for example, the second sidewall of the second portion 220-2 is shown having a second inclined surface 221-2. The inclined surface of one portion is opposite to the other portion. If both sidewalls 225-1, 225-2 have inclined surfaces 221-1, 221-2, then each inclined surface is opposite to the other inclined surface. Optionally, the first part 220-1 and the second part 220-2 each include an electrical insulator (e.g., plastic), for example formed of an electrical insulator.

[0026] When the first and second portions are attached to each other, a connector opening 227 is formed, in which the payload package electrical connector 100 is configured to be located. Furthermore, a cavity 229 is formed between and defined by the first and second portions. A first oblique sidewall of the payload package electrical connector 100 is configured to abut a third oblique sidewall of one of the first portion 220-1 and the second portion 220-2 of the payload package 220. If the payload package electrical connector 100 includes a second oblique sidewall, the second oblique sidewall is configured to abut a fourth oblique sidewall of another portion of the payload package 220.

[0027] The first part 220-1 includes a third recess 223-1. The second part includes a fourth recess 223-2. The third recess 223-1 is configured to be opposite to the fourth recess 223-2.

[0028] Optionally, a portion of the payload package 220 includes at least one base 226-1, 226-2 on which a payload (e.g., an IMU, the IMU including at least one of an accelerometer and a gyroscope, such as a MEMS IMU) is supported / mounted. For illustrative purposes, the second portion is shown as including two bases: a first base 226-1 and a second base 226-2; however, zero, one, three or more bases may be used.

[0029] Figure 3An embodiment of an internal electrical connector 330 is shown. The internal electrical connector 330 is configured to electrically connect the payload of a payload package to a payload package electrical connector 100, while substantially mechanically isolating the payload package from the payload package electrical connector 100. The internal electrical connector 330 includes at least one electrical contact 331-1, 331-M, each electrical contact configured to form an electrical connection with a single electrical conductor 103-1, 103-N (e.g., one end) of the payload package electrical connector 100. Optionally, M is a positive zero integer and may be equal to or not equal to N.

[0030] For educational purposes, each of the at least one electrical contact 331-1 is shown herein as a hole; however, other types of electrical contacts may be used. Each hole is configured to receive a single electrical conductor of the payload package electrical connector 100. Optionally, the interior of each hole is covered (e.g., plated) with an electrical conductor to facilitate an electrical connection between the single electrical conductor in the hole and the hole. For educational purposes, each hole has a circular cross-section; however, some or all holes may have different cross-sectional shapes. Optionally, the internal electrical connector 330 is an internal electrical connector PCB. The internal electrical connector 330 is configured to be mechanically secured (e.g., by friction fitting) via a third recess 223-1 and a fourth recess 223-2.

[0031] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the packaged payload 440 is shown. The packaged payload 440 includes a payload 446, a payload package electrical connector 400, an internal electrical connector 430, and a first portion 420-1 and a second portion 420-2 of a payload package body 420. The payload package electrical connector 400 is an electrical interface between an external component (configured to be electrically coupled to the payload) and the payload 446, which is configured to be housed within a package formed by the payload body 220 and the payload package electrical connector 400. The electrical connections between the electrical conductors 402-1, 402-N of the payload package electrical connector 400 and the payload are described elsewhere herein. Optionally, one end of each of the electrical conductors 402-1, 402-N of the payload package electrical connector 400 is electrically connected to a single electrical contact of the internal electrical connector 430. The payload package electrical connector 400 is located in and encloses a connector opening 227. The payload encapsulation electrical connector 400 (e.g., its body 101), the first part 420-1, and the second part 420-2 encapsulate the payload 446.

[0032] When the first portion 420-1 and the second portion 420-2 are attached by at least one package attachment 443 (e.g., screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, solder, and / or tin solder), the payload package electrical connector 400 is frictionally assembled between the first portion 420-1 and the second portion 420-2 of the payload package 420. This frictional assembly of the payload package electrical connector 400 is reinforced by at least a pair of beveled surfaces of the payload package electrical connector 400 and adjacent portions of the payload package 420. The payload package electrical connector 400 is self-aligned with the payload package 420 by at least a pair of beveled surfaces of the payload package electrical connector 400 and adjacent portions of the payload package 420.

[0033] When the first portion 420-1 and the second portion 420-2 are attached by at least one encapsulation attachment 443, the internal electrical connector 430 is configured to be frictionally fitted between the third recess and the fourth recess when the first portion 420-1 and the second portion 420-2 are attached by at least one encapsulation attachment 443 (e.g., screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, solder and / or tin solder).

[0034] For educational purposes, payload 446 is shown as a single device. However, in alternative embodiments, payload 446 may include more than one device.

[0035] Payload 446 is configured to be mounted directly or indirectly to one of portions 420-1, 420-2 of payload package 420. Thus, payload 446 is configured to be mounted in cavity 429. For educational purposes, payload 446 is shown herein mounted to the second portion 420-2 of payload package 420; however, alternatively, the payload may be mounted to the first portion 420-1 of payload package 420. For educational purposes, payload 446 is shown mounted on an optional substrate 445 (e.g., payload PCB) that mechanically supports payload 446 and can provide electrical connection to payload 446. Alternatively, the payload (and optional substrate 445, if used) may be mounted on a payload mounting recess 449 in that portion of the payload package, the payload being directly or indirectly attached to that portion.

[0036] Optionally, the payload 446 can be secured to the substrate 445 using solder or conductive or non-conductive epoxy resin. Optionally, the payload 446 (e.g., optional substrate 445) can be mechanically secured to a portion of the payload package 420 using one or more payload attachments (e.g., screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, soldering and / or tin soldering). For educational purposes, Figure 4An optional substrate 445 is shown attached to a second portion 420-2 of a payload package 420 via at least two attachments 442-1, 442-2.

[0037] Payload 446 is electrically coupled to payload package electrical connector 400 via at least one payload conductor 441. At least one payload conductor 441 is electrically coupled between payload 446 or an optional substrate 445 on which payload 446 is mounted and at least one (e.g., each) electrical contact of internal electrical connector 430. Optionally, the at least one payload conductor 441 may be in the form of a cable including at least one payload conductor 441. Optionally, when internal electrical connector 430 is a PCB, the PCB may optionally include electrical conductors, each conductor electrically connecting each electrical contact to the payload conductor.

[0038] Figure 5 A flowchart of an exemplary method 550 for mounting a payload package electrical connector to a payload package containing a packaged payload (e.g., an IMU, such as a MEMSIMU) is shown. The exemplary method 550 may be derived from... Figures 1A to 4 This is achieved using one or more of the devices shown. To some extent, the method described herein is described as using... Figures 1A to 4 The implementation is carried out using one or more of the means shown, and it should be understood that other implementations can be achieved in other ways. Relative to Figures 1A to 4 The techniques described in the illustrated implementation are applicable to method 550.

[0039] For ease of explanation, the boxes in the flowcharts of this paper are arranged in a generally sequential manner; however, it should be understood that this arrangement is merely exemplary and that the processes associated with the methods (and the boxes shown in the figure) may occur in a different order (e.g., where at least some of the processes associated with the boxes are executed in parallel and / or in an event-driven manner).

[0040] In optional block 550-1, a payload is attached to a first or second portion of the payload package. Optionally, the payload is attached to the package using a technique described elsewhere herein. Optionally, the payload may be mounted in a cavity within the payload package, as described elsewhere herein. Optionally, the payload is an IMU, such as a MEMSMU. Optionally, block 550-1 is performed prior to block 550-2. In block 550-2, an internal electrical connector is inserted into a third recess in the first portion or a fourth recess in the second portion of the payload package.

[0041] In frame 550-3, a payload package electrical connector is inserted into a connector opening partially formed by a first sidewall in a first portion of a payload package 220 and a second sidewall of the payload package 220. A first recess and a second recess form the connector opening in the payload package. The payload package electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor located at least partially within the electrical connector body. The electrical connector body has a first beveled sidewall. One of the first and second sidewalls includes a second beveled sidewall. The first beveled sidewall abuts the second beveled sidewall. Each electrical contact is electrically connected to a payload mounted in a cavity formed between the first and second portions. One end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among the at least one electrical contacts.

[0042] Optionally, another beveled sidewall of the payload package electrical connector abuts against another beveled sidewall of a corresponding portion of the second portion 220-2 and the first portion 220-1. This abutment of the beveled sidewalls is further described elsewhere herein. The payload package electrical connector is an electrical interface between an external component (configured to be electrically coupled to a payload) and a payload configured to be housed within a package formed by the payload body and the payload package electrical connector.

[0043] In block 550-4, a first portion of the payload package is attached to a second portion of the payload package. Optionally, such attachment may be formed using attachments further described elsewhere herein. Thus, the payload package electrical connector encloses the connector opening, and the payload is enclosed by the payload package electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion.

[0044] While this teaching has been shown with respect to one or more specific embodiments, changes and / or modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, while a particular feature of this disclosure may be described with respect to only one of several embodiments, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, as may be desired or advantageous for any given or particular function. Moreover, within the scope of the terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” “possessing,” “with,” or variations thereof used in the description and / or claims, such terms are intended to be included in a manner similar to the term “comprising.” The term “at least one of…” is used to indicate that one or more of the listed items may be selected. As used herein, the term “one or more of…” relative to a series of items such as, for example, A and B or A and / or B, refers to A alone, B alone, or A and B. The term “at least one” is used to indicate that one or more of the listed items may be selected.

[0045] The terms for relative positions used herein are defined based on a plane parallel to the conventional plane or working surface of the material (e.g., a layer or substrate), regardless of orientation. Terms such as “upper,” “higher,” “lower,” “above,” “top,” and “below” are defined relative to a conventional plane or working surface located on the top surface of the layer or substrate, regardless of orientation. The terms “approximately” or “substantially” indicate that the specified value or parameter may be slightly varied, as long as such variation does not result in a process or structure inconsistent with the illustrated embodiment. Finally, “exemplary” indicates that the description is used as an example and does not imply that it is an ideal situation. Although specific embodiments have been shown and described herein, those skilled in the art will recognize that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may replace the specific embodiments shown. Therefore, it is apparent that the invention is limited only to the claims and their equivalents.

[0046] Example Implementation Plan

[0047] Example 1 includes an encapsulation configured to encapsulate a payload and provide an electrical interface for the payload. The encapsulation includes: a payload encapsulation electrical connector, the payload encapsulation electrical connector including an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor at least partially located within the electrical connector body, wherein the electrical connector body has a first beveled sidewall; an encapsulation body including: a first portion including a first sidewall; a second portion including a second sidewall and attached to the first portion; a cavity located between the first portion and the second portion; and an opening partially formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is configured to face the second sidewall, wherein one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall... The cavity includes a second beveled sidewall, wherein the payload package electrical connector is configured to be located in and enclose the opening, wherein the first beveled sidewall is configured to abut the second beveled sidewall, and wherein the payload package electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to enclose the payload; wherein the first portion further includes a first recess; wherein the second portion further includes a second recess; and an internal electrical connector including at least one electrical contact and configured to be inserted into each of the first and second recesses; wherein each electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to the payload configured to be mounted in the cavity; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among the at least one electrical contacts.

[0048] Example 2 includes the package according to Example 1, wherein the internal electrical connector includes a printed circuit board; wherein each of the at least one electrical contact includes a through-hole located in the printed circuit board, the through-hole having conductive sidewalls; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is configured to be inserted into a unique through-hole.

[0049] Example 3 includes a package according to any one of Examples 1-2, wherein the package includes a third oblique sidewall opposite to the first oblique sidewall; wherein the first portion includes the second oblique sidewall, and the second portion includes a fourth oblique sidewall opposite to the second oblique sidewall; wherein the third oblique sidewall is configured to be adjacent to the fourth oblique sidewall.

[0050] Example 4 includes a package according to any one of Examples 1-3, wherein each of the at least one electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to the payload.

[0051] Example 5 includes a package according to any one of Examples 1-4, wherein the first portion or the second portion further includes at least one base, and the payload is configured to be mounted directly or indirectly on the base.

[0052] Example 6 includes a package according to any one of Examples 1 to 5, wherein the electrical connector body includes an electrical insulator.

[0053] Example 7 includes a package according to any one of Examples 1-6, wherein the first portion and the second portion each include an electrical insulator.

[0054] Example 8 includes a method of assembling a package, the method comprising: inserting an internal electrical connector into a third recess of a first portion of a payload package or a fourth recess of a second portion of the payload package, wherein the first portion includes a first sidewall, wherein the second portion includes a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is opposite to the second sidewall, and wherein the internal electrical connector includes at least one electrical contact; inserting a payload package electrical connector into an opening partially formed by the first and second sidewalls, wherein the payload package electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor at least partially located within the electrical connector body, wherein... The electrical connector body has a first oblique sidewall, and one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes a second oblique sidewall, wherein the first oblique sidewall is adjacent to the second oblique sidewall, wherein each electrical contact is electrically connected to a payload mounted in a cavity formed between the first portion and the second portion; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among the at least one electrical contact; and the first portion is attached to the second portion, wherein the payload encapsulation electrical connector encloses the opening, and the payload is encapsulated by the payload encapsulation electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion.

[0055] Example 9 includes the method according to Example 8, and further includes attaching the payload to the first or second portion of the payload package.

[0056] Example 10 includes the method according to any one of Examples 8-9, wherein the payload package includes a third oblique sidewall opposite to the first oblique sidewall; wherein the first portion includes the second oblique sidewall, and the second portion includes a fourth oblique sidewall opposite to the second oblique sidewall; wherein the third oblique sidewall is adjacent to the fourth oblique sidewall.

[0057] Example 11 includes the method according to any one of Examples 8-10, wherein the internal electrical connector includes a printed circuit board; wherein each of the at least one electrical contact includes a through-hole located in the printed circuit board, the through-hole having conductive sidewalls; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is configured to be inserted into a unique through-hole.

[0058] Example 12 includes a payload in a package having an electrical interface with the payload, the payload in the package comprising: a payload package electrical connector, the payload package electrical connector including an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor at least partially located in the electrical connector body, wherein the electrical connector body has a first beveled sidewall; a package body including: a first portion including a first sidewall; a second portion including a second sidewall and attached to the first portion; a cavity located between the first portion and the second portion; and an opening partially formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is configured to be opposite the second sidewall, wherein one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes a second beveled sidewall, wherein The payload package electrical connector is located in the opening, wherein the first inclined sidewall is configured to abut the second inclined sidewall, and wherein the first portion is attached to the second portion; wherein the first portion further includes a first recess; wherein the second portion further includes a second recess; an internal electrical connector including at least one electrical contact and inserted into each of the first and second recesses; wherein each electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to the payload configured to be mounted in the cavity; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among the at least one electrical contact; and the payload is mounted directly or indirectly to the first or second portion and is encapsulated by the payload package electrical connector, the first portion, and the second portion.

[0059] Example 13 includes a payload in the package according to Example 12, wherein the payload is an inertial measurement unit.

[0060] Example 14 includes a payload in the package according to any one of Examples 12-13, wherein the payload is a microelectromechanical system inertial measurement unit.

[0061] Example 15 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-14, wherein the internal electrical connector includes a printed circuit board; wherein each of the at least one electrical contact includes a through-hole located in the printed circuit board, the through-hole having conductive sidewalls; wherein one end of each of the at least one electrical conductor is configured to be inserted into a unique through-hole.

[0062] Example 16 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-15, wherein the package includes a third oblique sidewall opposite to the first oblique sidewall; wherein the first portion includes the second oblique sidewall, and the second portion includes a fourth oblique sidewall opposite to the second oblique sidewall; wherein the third oblique sidewall is configured to adjoin the fourth oblique sidewall.

[0063] Example 17 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-16, wherein the first or second portion further includes at least one base, the payload being configured to be mounted directly or indirectly on the base.

[0064] Example 18 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-17, wherein the electrical connector body includes an electrical insulator.

[0065] Example 19 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-18, wherein the first portion and the second portion each include an electrical insulator.

[0066] Example 20 includes a payload in a package according to any one of Examples 12-19, wherein the first portion and the second portion are attached by at least one screw.

[0067] Although specific embodiments have been shown and described herein, those skilled in the art will recognize that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may replace the specific embodiments shown. Therefore, it is apparent that the invention is limited only by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A payload in a package, the package having an electrical interface with the payload, the payload in the package comprising: A payload package electrical connector, the payload package electrical connector comprising an electrical connector body and at least one electrical conductor located at least partially within the electrical connector body, wherein the electrical connector body has a first inclined sidewall; An encapsulation comprising: a first portion including a first sidewall; a second portion including a second sidewall and attached to the first portion; a cavity located between the first portion and the second portion; and an opening partially formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is configured to be opposite to the second sidewall, wherein one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes a second beveled sidewall, wherein a payload package electrical connector is located in the opening, wherein the first beveled sidewall is configured to abut the second beveled sidewall, and wherein the first portion is attached to the second portion; The first part further includes a first recess; The second part further includes a second recess; An internal electrical connector, the internal electrical connector including at least one electrical contact portion and inserted into each of the first recess and the second recess; Each electrical contact is configured to be electrically connected to the payload configured to be mounted in the cavity; One end of each of the at least one electrical conductors is electrically connected to a single electrical contact among the at least one electrical contacts; and The payload is directly or indirectly mounted to the first part or the second part, and is encapsulated by the payload encapsulation electrical connector, the first part, and the second part.

2. The payload in the package according to claim 1, wherein the internal electrical connector comprises a printed circuit board; Each of the at least one electrical contact includes a through-hole located in the printed circuit board, the through-hole having conductive sidewalls; One end of each of the at least one electrical conductors is configured to be inserted into a unique through-hole.

3. The payload in the package according to claim 1, wherein the package includes a third oblique sidewall opposite to the first oblique sidewall; The first portion includes the second inclined sidewall, and the second portion includes a fourth inclined sidewall opposite to the second inclined sidewall; The third oblique sidewall is configured to be adjacent to the fourth oblique sidewall.

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