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US3628244A
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Method and tool for assembling leads into circuit board apertures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A handle-equipped head of the tool is formed with open slots to receive rows of terminal leads of an electrical module so that the leads are straightened and aligned in the direction of the slots when the module is applied to the head. A separate attachment is applicable to the head with the module thereon and is provided with jaws having notches for receiving and straightening the leads so that they are aligned transversely of the slots for insertion in apertures of a printed circuit board while the module is being held by the tool.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Halstead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:47
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0447; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49133; Y10T29/49135; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/53183; Y10T29/53257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
33 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle is provided at one end of said head and said slots are open at the end of the head opposite from said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as defined in claim 2 wherein said handle is offset vertically from said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device as defined in claim 1 together with an attachment removably applicable to said head and to a module thereon for aligning the module leads into transversely coplanar relation, said attachment comprising a module receiving body, and a pair of jaws disposed at opposite sides of said body for movement transversely toward and away from each other, said jaws having inturned opposing portions below said body provided with lead receiving notches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as defined in claim 4 together with resilient means biasing said jaws apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as defined in claim 4 together with clamping means for a module in said body and for simultaneously locking said jaws in their drawn together position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A tool for installing an electrical module on a printed circuit board where the module has two rows of terminal leads insertable in apertures on the board and where the leads may require to be straightened and aligned before insertion, said tool comprising a module receiving body, and a pair of jaws disposed at opposite sides of said body for movement transversely toward and away from each other, said jaws having inturned opposing portions below said body provided with lead receiving notches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as defined in claim 7 together with resilient means biasing said jaws apart.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as defined in claim 7 together with clamping means for a module in said body and for simultaneously locking said jaws in their drawn together position.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of installing an electrical module on a printed circuit board where the module has two rows of terminal leads insertable in apertures on the board and where the lead may require to be straightened and aligned before insertion, said method comprising the steps of (a) applying the module to a tool which has a slotted module supporting head so that the module leads are slidably inserted in the slots of the head in a direction parallel to the slots and the leads are thereby aligned into coplanar relation in each row, and (b) supporting the module with the aligned leads by said tool while the leads are inserted into circuit board apertures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method as defined in claim 10 together with the additional steps of (c) applying an attachment to the tool head with the module thereon, which attachment includes notched jaws to align the module leads in transversely coplanar relation, and (d) locking the attachment in place on the module and tool head while the module leads are inserted in the circuit board apertures.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |