Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – Means to assemble electrical device
Patent
1987-02-27
1988-05-31
Eley, Timothy V.
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
Means to assemble electrical device
29758, 29764, H05K 1304
Patent
active
047472090
ABSTRACT:
A tool for aligning contacts of an electrical connector with conductive areas of a circuit board comprises a base member with comb means movably secured thereto. The comb means are movable between a first position and a second position to cooperate with the contacts of the connector to insure that the contacts are precisely aligned as the circuit board is inserted into the connector. Securing and alignment means are provided to allow the comb means to easily adjust to the contacts of individual connectors. As the comb means is brought into engagement with the contacts a space bar is provided to prevent the contacts from entering the recess into which the circuit board enters. The contacts are maintained in position as soldering occurs, ensuring that a positive electrical connection is affected.
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Bendorf Robert L.
Keener Scott A.
Schaeffer Richard L.
Volinskie Robert
AMP Incorporated
Eley Timothy V.
Wolstoncroft Bruce J.
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