Abstract: An interconnect assembly (100) interconnects an accessory (102) to a portable radio (104). The interconnect assembly (100) allows the accessory (102) to be connected to the portable radio (104) through an alignment which is perpendicular to that of the radio assembly alignment. The connector (102) includes a header (136) having spring contacts (154) which mate with narrowly pitched stationary contacts (124) located on the bottom surface (116) of the portable radio (104). The header (136) is able to move within the connector (102) such that it can easily align and connect with the stationary contacts (124).

Abstract: A removable deformable portion 16 of a boss (12) initially fastens a first member 14 to a second member 18. Subsequent to removal of the deformable portion 16, a means (15 and 20) for alternatively fastening the first member 14 to the second member 18 fastens the first and second members.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for making electrical connection to a mating connector. The connector includes a body portion that has a substantially cylindrical cavity. A contact block is located in the cavity and carries three contacts. A spring engages the contact block for applying biasing force to the contact block and contacts for providing electrical connection of the contacts to the mating connector. A peripheral resilient seal is located above the contact block and provides a seal between the contact block and a cylindrical cavity. The peripheral seal includes a bead portion that engages the mating connector for providing a water seal about the contacts.

Abstract: An RF interconnect between a printed circuit board and a coaxial connector mounted in a housing is self-aligning along all three major axes. The coaxial connector has a pin connected to its inner conductor that extends beyond the edge of the outer conductor. The outer conductor has an external circumferential groove. The interconnect includes two terminals wherein the first terminal includes a substantially "M" shaped wire formed conductor having five functional segments: two flexible attaching segments near the ends of the wire, two substantially parallel pin contact segments, and a joining segment connecting the pin contact segments. The coaxial connector pin is inserted between the parallel pin contact segments of the wire formed conductor and a clamping force is generated on the pin by the joining segment. The second terminal includes a flat flexible conductor that has a "U" shaped lug at one end and a snap ring at the other end which is inserted into the groove of the coaxial connector.