Iosif Korsunsky - Harrisburg PA Joanne E. Shipe - Harrisburg PA Tod M. Harlan - Mechanicsburg PA Gerald L. Foreman - Hummelstown PA Robert C. Klotz - Harrisburg PA Robert W. Brown - Harrisburg PA
Assignee:
The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B23P 1904
US Classification:
29741
Abstract:
A machine (50) is disclosed that assembles an electrical connector (10) to the edge (18) of a printed circuit board (12). The machine incorporates an actuating mechanism that requires only a single input motion to achieve a Variety of functional motions within the machine. The machine includes a carriage assembly (54) that moves substantially vertically within the frame of the machine to sense the thickness of the circuit board and then to align the centerline of the connector held on fixture (280) with the exact center plane (44) of the board. A slide member (140) then moves toward the connector, causing a pair of comb members (252, 254) to close into position in front of the moving connector. The solder tails (38,40) of the connector (10) then enter spaced slots (260) in the edges of the comb members for support and the connector housing engages the face (272) of the combs, pushing them toward the circuit board. Angled free ends of the solder tails (38, 40) of the connector then engage the corners of upper and lower board surfaces (14, 16) at the board edge (18), and the center row of ground bus posts (32) are forced into apertures (26) in the edge of the board by a pusher member (174) until they contact plated through holes (24) in the board while the outer rows of tails cam out to and bear against and along the two opposite major board surfaces and into contact with solder pads thereon.
Method For Assembling A Connector To The Edge Of A Circuit Board
Iosif Korsunsky - Harrisburg PA Joanne E. Shipe - Harrisburg PA Tod M. Harlan - Mechanicsburg PA Gerald L. Foreman - Hummelstown PA Robert C. Klotz - Harrisburg PA Robert W. Brown - Harrisburg PA
Assignee:
The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
H05K 332 H01R 909
US Classification:
29834
Abstract:
A method for assembling an electrical connector (10) to the edge (18) of a printed circuit board (12). A machine (50) incorporates an actuating mechanism that requires only a single input motion to achieve a variety of functional motions within the machine. The machine includes a carriage assembly (54) that moves substantially vertically within the frame of the machine to sense the thickness of the circuit board and then to align the centerline of the connector held on fixture (280) with the exact center plane (44) of the board. A slide member (140) then moves toward the connector, causing a pair of comb members (252,254) to close into position in front of the moving connector. The solder tails (38,40) of the connector (10) then enter spaced slots (260) in the edges of the comb members for support and the connector housing engages the face (272) of the combs, pushing them toward the circuit board. Angled free ends of the solder tails (38,40) of the connector then engage the corners of upper and lower board surfaces (14,16) at the board edge (18), and the center row of ground bus posts (32) are forced into apertures (26) in the edge of the board by a pusher member (174) until they contact plated through holes (24) in the board while the outer rows of tails cam out to and bear against and along the two opposite major board surfaces and into contact with solder pads thereon.
Iosif Korsunsky - Harrisburg PA Gerald L. Foreman - Hummelstown PA Steven P. Bateman - Hummelstown PA
Assignee:
AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA
International Classification:
H05K 1304
US Classification:
29741
Abstract:
A tool (20) cooperates with a chip carrier socket (10) to insert and/or remove a chip carrier (2) therefrom. In operation, the tool (20) is positioned in alignment with the socket (10), the chip carrier (2), and a cover (32). The tool (20) is actuated, causing the engagement means (56, 58) to pivot about the pins (102). This pivoting action causes shoulders (94) to engage a respective surface of the chip carrier socket (10) or the chip carrier (2). Movable frame means (59) are provided on the tool (20). The movable frame means (59) being movable from a first position to a second position, such that when the frame means (59) is provided in the first position, the shoulders (94) engage the chip carrier socket (10) to insert the chip carrier (2) therein. When the movable frame means (59) is in the second position, the shoulders (94) engage the chip carrier (2) to extract the chip carrier (2) from the chip carrier socket (10).
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Gerald Foreman Principal
Brickerville Scheier Properties LLC Nonresidential Building Operator
325 Gochnauer Ave, Kissel Hill, PA 17543
Gerald Foreman Treasurer, Secretary
Forensic Neuroscience, Inc Business Services at Non-Commercial Site · Health Practitioner's Office
Immanuel Lutheran School West Dundee IL 1963-1969, Carol Stream Elementary School Carol Stream IL 1969-1970, Indian Trail Junior High School Addison IL 1970-1972, Eastview Middle School Bartlett IL 1972-1973
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