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US3664015A
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Method for mounting wire wrap pins on circuit boards
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting a pin on a circuit board in which the pin is fed to a position in approximate alignment with a punch, following which the pin is aligned accurately with the punch by a pair of clamps and the punch is moved toward the pin to pick up the pin. The clamps open and further movement of the punch secures the pin to the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes C W Bakermans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/205; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147; Y10T29/49151; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of picking up and then mounting a long pin contact on a circuit board comprising the steps of positioning the contact in a pick-up position in approximate axial alignment with a pick-up punch, accurately aligning the contact relative to the punch, moving the punch axially toward the contact to seat one end of the contact within a contact receiving hole formed in the punch, releasing the contact from alignment after it is seated in the punch, and then moving the punch with the contact held therein to extend the other end of the contact through a circuit board hole, and securing the contact to the Board.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of picking up and then mounting a long pin contact on a circuit board comprising the steps of positioning the contact in a pick-up position in approximate axial alignment with a pick-up punch, accurately aligning the contact relative to the punch, moving the punch axially toward the contact to seat one end of the contact within a contact receiving hole formed in the punch, releasing the contact from alignment after it is seated in the punch, and then moving the punch with the contact held therein to extend the other end of the contact through a circuit board hole, and securing the contact to the Board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of indexing a lead contact on a carrier strip of contacts to the pick up position and severing the contact from the carrier strip following seating of the contact within the punch.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
113 words
The method of picking up and then mounting a long contact pin in a hole formed in a support comprising the steps of positioning the contact in a pick-up position in approximate axial alignment with a pick-up punch, accurately aligning the contact relative to the punch, moving the punch axially toward the contact to seat one end of the contact within a contact receiving hole formed in the punch, releasing the contact from alignment after it is seated in the punch, and then moving the punch with the contact held therein to extend the other end of the contact into a hole formed in the support, and securing the contact to the support.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
113 words
The method of picking up and then mounting a long contact pin in a hole formed in a support comprising the steps of positioning the contact in a pick-up position in approximate axial alignment with a pick-up punch, accurately aligning the contact relative to the punch, moving the punch axially toward the contact to seat one end of the contact within a contact receiving hole formed in the punch, releasing the contact from alignment after it is seated in the punch, and then moving the punch with the contact held therein to extend the other end of the contact into a hole formed in the support, and securing the contact to the support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |