Abstract: An electronic circuit assembly having anti-tombstoning solder joints, including: a substrate 10 having at least one mounting pad 20 thereon; an SMD 30 having at least one termination 40; and at least one solder joint 50 connecting each termination 40 to its respective mounting pad 20. Each solder joint 50 is convex in shape, having a continuous and substantially circular arcuate outer profile 60 and covering substantially all of the mounting pad 20 and substantially all of a top portion 42 of each termination 40. Each mounting pad 20 has a predetermined length lp and each solder joint has a predetermined volume of solder selected such that a positive net anti-tombstoning moment is exerted upon the SMD 30 when at least one solder joint 50 is in a molten state.

Abstract: A remote lighting apparatus 10 having a light “collector” or reflector 12 which collects light rays or waves 14 that are generated by a light generating source 16. Apparatus 10 includes an optical conductor, conduit and/or guide 18 which operatively and selectively receives, communicates, and emits the “collected” light rays 14, a movable assembly 20 which is operatively connected to guide 18, and a pair of lenses or lens elements 22, 24. Apparatus 10 provides separate and/or multiple lighting functions or patterns by use of a single source 16 and a single optical guide 18.

Abstract: An alternator assembly 10 having a pair of housing members 11, 12 which cooperatively contain a stator 24, rotor 18, and bearing 29. The housing member 12 includes an integrally formed bearing sleeve member 40 which receives the bearing 29 and allows the rotor 18 to rotate within the assembly 10.