Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – Means to assemble electrical device
Patent
1991-03-22
1993-08-17
Gorski, Joseph M.
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
Means to assemble electrical device
29757, 29837, 29845, B23P 1904, H05K 332
Patent
active
052357406
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided which allows simultaneous placement of electrical components on to a printed circuit board (PCB). Further, verification of the proper placement of these components on the PCB is provided such that an operator can immediately replace any components having pins which are bent, deformed, or the like. A press is included with moveable platens which receive a product specific assembly that is used in the manufacture of a particular type of PCB. For example, a PCB may require a number of electrical components, such as card connectors to be affixed thereto. This product specific assembly includes a top plate, pressure bar, which contacts the component being pressed into place, and an intermediate spring. A bottom plate is provided and includes a test block assembly. The test block serves to support the PCB receiving the electrical component and verifies the presence of each pin of the component in its respective via. An electrical contact is placed adjacent the vias in the PCB which are to receive the pins. If the pin is not present or does not extend through the via a sufficient distance, then an indication is provided to the operator.
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Kroeker Elmer L. B.
Kroeker Tony R.
Sage Robert N.
Gorski Joseph M.
International Business Machines - Corporation
McBurney Mark E.
Vo Peter D.
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