Reliable, modular connectivity for next-generation robotic systems
Robots employ modular components to enable quick change-out of arm tools. Spring pins are advantageous in these applications because they do not require soldered connections between mating modules.
For mobile robot docking applications, spring-pin connections are advantageous because they maintain reliable contact even when mating surfaces are misaligned or uneven.
A spring pin is an assembly of precision-machined brass alloy components. Brass is renowned for its strength, durability, and electrical and thermal conductivity. Brass alloy is very cost-effective and the alloy of choice.
Customizing spring pins is relatively easy. Typical attributes modified include spring pin stroke distance, initial height, current rating, and pin termination. Typical spring pin terminations include SMT, PC tail, and solder cup. Adam Tech also offers threaded posts for mechanical off-PCB applications.
Mixed-height spring pins can be used to implement signal sequencing known as “first mate-last break.” The tall spring pins are typically 0,5mm taller (.020”) than the short pins. This enables the tall spring pin circuits to engage and disengage before the remainder of the short spring pin field.
Spring pins can be used individually or packaged into a molded insulator to create spring pin assemblies. Adam Tech can integrate magnets into the insulating housing to enable magnetic latching. This is a convenient method for engaging and securely retaining mating parts without the need for external hardware. The magnetic latching technique is especially useful in applications that require a breakaway connection for safety.
In addition, Adam Tech has the expertise to integrate IP67 sealing methods to create waterproof spring pin connectors.
To provide end-to-end customer solutions, Adam-Tech specializes in manufacturing spring-pin connector cables that enable customers to use spring-pin technology from the PCB to nearby off-PCB electronic modules.
From individual standard spring pins to custom spring pins to molded spring pin assemblies with ingress sealing to custom-length spring pin cables with magnetic latching, Adam Tech offers total customer solutions.