PCB Plug Contact Spring Structure to Prevent Assembly Jamming

The fixing section is divided into multiple resilient fingers (typically 3-5) that are separated by hollow sections. Each finger can independently deform and spring back, preventing jamming while maintaining fixing capability. This segmentation allows each finger to operate independently during insertion and packaging, eliminating the mutual interference that causes jamming in conventional splayed leg designs.

The resilient fingers are designed as flexible, thin-walled structures that can elastically deform during insertion and packaging. The hollow sections between fingers provide flexibility and allow the fingers to bend without breaking. This flexible design enables the plug contact to withstand packaging stresses and assembly forces without jamming, while still providing reliable fixing when inserted into the circuit board.

The resilient fingers are designed as thin-walled hollow structures that provide both strength and flexibility. The hollow sections between the fingers act as spring elements that can elastically deform, allowing the fixing section to maintain structural integrity while providing resilient fixing functionality. The thin-walled design enables the fingers to bend and spring back without breaking, ensuring reliable fixation.

The fixing section combines rigid and flexible elements in a composite structure. The resilient fingers provide structural strength at their roots while having flexible, thin-walled sections that can deform. This composite design allows the fixing section to maintain overall structural integrity while enabling the individual fingers to exhibit resilient behavior during insertion and fixation.

The segmentation of the fixing section into multiple independent resilient fingers separated by hollow sections prevents mutual interference during packaging. Each finger can move independently within its own space, and the hollow sections act as spacers that prevent adjacent plug contacts from jamming together. This design enables reliable mass production packaging without the jamming issues that plague conventional splayed leg designs.

The flexible, thin-walled resilient fingers can elastically deform to accommodate packaging stresses and close tolerances. This flexibility allows multiple plug contacts to be packaged tightly together without jamming, as the fingers can bend slightly to avoid mutual interference. The resilient nature of the thin-walled structure ensures that the plug contacts remain functional after packaging and assembly.