Abstract: A circuit board component, specifically a capacitor, which is configured to be machine insertable into apertures of a circuit board. The component is a cylindrical element having at least two recessed sectors in the outer surface of the cylindrical element which recessed surfaces are provided with an electrically conductive material. The conductive material either forms a part of the component such as capacitor plates and/or provides a contact surface for the connecting of an internally-mounted electrical component. An indexing means positioned on the one end of the cylindrical element provides a means whereby an automatic insertion machine can by indexing insure the correct orientation of the component with regard to corresponding electrical contacts on the circuit board. A flange extending from one end of the cylindrical element provides a stop in order to limit the travel of the component within the circuit board aperture when inserted by automatic means.

Abstract: A circuit board component, specifically a capacitor, which is configured to be machine-insertable into apertures of a circuit board to make a solderless electrical connection to electrical conductors positioned on and in the circuit board. The component is a cylindrical element which has portions of its outer surface affixed with an electrically conductive material which material is formed with a plurality of serrations. The serrations are designed to cut through and to make a force fit, gas tight, seal with the walled portions and the electrical conductors of a circuit board. The electrically conductive material also either forms a part of the component, such as capacitor plates and/or provides a contact surface for the connecting of an internally-mounted electrical component. An indexing means positioned on one end of the cylindrical element provides a mechanical indexing to insure the correct orientation of the component with regard to corresponding electrical contacts on the circuit board.