Method and apparatus for inserting pins in a substrate

Details Method and apparatus for inserting pins in a substrate Method and apparatus for inserting pins in a substrate

1986-06-26

1988-08-16

Echols, P. W.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

29844, 295646, H01R 909

Patent

active

047634120

ABSTRACT:
Automated insertion of pins (14) into apertures (12) in a backplane (10) is achieved by first shearing a predetermined number of pins from a continuous strip of pins (26). The sheared pins (12) are then engaged in a pin holder (134) which is indexed to locate the pins in registration with the apertures (12) in the backplane (10). The pin holder (134) is displaced towards the backplane (10) to insert the pins (14) into the apertures (12). As the pins are inserted, they are simultaneously engaged by a pair of guide fingers (244) which travel therewith to guide the engaged pins into the apertures without interfering with any previously inserted pins. The guide fingers disengage themselves from the pins once insertion thereof is substantially completed. An apparatus (10) is also described for carrying the above-described steps in sequence.

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