Load cell for securing electronic components

A load cell is provided for interconnecting first to second structures with a desired amount of force. The load cell includes a screw that has a body. The body includes a threaded portion along a first end and a head at a second end opposite the first end. The load cell includes a spring received ov...

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1. Verfasser: ALDEN, III WAYNE S
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Zusammenfassung:A load cell is provided for interconnecting first to second structures with a desired amount of force. The load cell includes a screw that has a body. The body includes a threaded portion along a first end and a head at a second end opposite the first end. The load cell includes a spring received over the body. The spring has first and second ends opposite one another and is configured to exert a desired amount of force when compressed. The load cell includes a spring retention member that has an opening therethrough receiving the body of the screw. The spring retention member includes a bushing secured to at least one of the spring and the body and a washer that extends outward from the bushing. The first and second ends of the spring press against the washer and the head respectively.