Blind alignment method and apparatus for circuit boards

Details Blind alignment method and apparatus for circuit boards Blind alignment method and apparatus for circuit boards

1997-02-27

1999-02-16

Sparks, Donald

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361741, 361756, 361802, 439377, H01R 2368, H01R 2370

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058727019

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for blind alignment of electronic circuit boards. A receptacle with two vertical flanges and one horizontal flange is positioned relative to an electrical connection. A circuit board having a notch on a leading edge is proximally positioned to the receptacle. As the notched edge is moved toward the receptacle, the flanges guide the board into a registered position relative to the electrical connection. The method and apparatus may be used in any number of alignment situations including those as disparate as robotic assembly operations and assembly by untrained consumers and end-users.

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