US4556269A
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Holder for electronic components
Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB
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Filing: 1983-12-21
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Granted: 1985-12-03
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Expires: 2003-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A holder for connecting electrical conductors to contact surfaces on electrical components comprising gripping elements for grasping a component in the holder are intended to grip the component with their gripping surfaces by being pivoted from a rest position to an engagement position. Electrical contact pins can be moved into engagement against the contact surfaces on the component by actuators. An operating mechanism provided with cams can execute a turning movement, for pivoting the gripping elements such that their gripping surfaces approach the component and also for displacing the actuators such that they move the contact pins into engagement against the contact surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Folke O. A. Andersson
- 👤 Hakan A. Larsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:00
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1076; G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0425; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A holder for connecting electrical contact pins to spaced contact surfaces on side surfaces of an electric component on a circuit board, said holder comprising a casing, gripping means having gripping surfaces for gripping the side surfaces of the electronic component between the electrical contact surfaces thereon, said gripping means being movable from an inoperative rest position to an operative engagement position in which said gripping surfaces come into contact with said side surfaces of the electronic component, electrical contact pins supported by said casing in normally spaced relation with said contact surfaces of said component, actuator means engaging said pins for bringing said pins into operative electrical contact with said contact surfaces of the electronic component, and operating means for moving said gripping means to its operative position and for moving said actuator means and thereby said pins into contact with said contact surfaces of the electronic component, said operating means including first and second rotatable elements one for operating said actuator means, the other for operating said gripping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A holder for connecting electrical contact pins to spaced contact surfaces on side surfaces of an electric component on a circuit board, said holder comprising a casing, gripping means having gripping surfaces for gripping the side surfaces of the electronic component between the electrical contact surfaces thereon, said gripping means being movable from an inoperative rest position to an operative engagement position in which said gripping surfaces come into contact with said side surfaces of the electronic component, electrical contact pins supported by said casing in normally spaced relation with said contact surfaces of said component, actuator means engaging said pins for bringing said pins into operative electrical contact with said contact surfaces of the electronic component, and operating means for moving said gripping means to its operative position and for moving said actuator means and thereby said pins into contact with said contact surfaces of the electronic component, said operating means including first and second rotatable elements one for operating said actuator means, the other for operating said gripping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said other rotatable element includes a cam for moving said gripping means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A holder as claimed in claim 2 wherein said gripping means is pivotable and said cam acts on said gripping means to pivot the same to said operative position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as claimed in claim 3 wherein said first and second rotatable elements are coupled together for common rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A holder as claimed in claim 4 wherein said gripping means comprises pivotal gripping elements in the form of bell crank-shaped elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as claimed in claim 3 comprising a displaceable element extending outside said casing and engaging one of said rotatable elements for rotating the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder as claimed in claim 6 wherein said displaceable element comprises a rack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A holder as claimed in claim 4 wherein said electrical contact pins are fixed to said casing and are flexible so as to be bent into contact with said contact surfaces of said electronic component upon rotation of said one rotatable element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A holder as claimed in claim 8 wherein said one rotatable element includes actuator pins radially spaced from the axis of rotation of the first and second rotatable elements, said actuator means having slots receiving said actuator pins for displacing said actuator means and said electrical contact pins therewith as said one rotatable element undergoes rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A holder as claimed in claim 5 wherein said bell crank-shaped elements include first and second arms, the first arms being in engagement with said cam to produce pivotal movement of said bell crank-shaped elements as said cam rotates, said second arms being provided with said gripping surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as claimed in claim 5 wherein the rotation of said rotatable elements produces sequential movement of said gripping means and said electrical contact pins.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-12-02 | 1989-06-03 | 1989-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-02 | 1993-06-03 | 1993-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-02 | 1997-06-03 | 1997-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |