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US4744140A
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Alignment and insertion tool for connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1982-11-26
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2002-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A tool for mounting connectors onto a printed circuit board. More particularly, the tool includes a pair of pins mounted in a holder. A connector is placed on the tool with the pins passing through holes therein. Thereafter, the connector leads are accurately piloted into plated through holes in the PCB by the pins being inserted into aligned holes in the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Bright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/205; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/306; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147; Y10T29/49151; Y10T29/49153; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/53183; Y10T29/53257; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An alignment and insertion tool for mounting connectors having depending leads onto printed circuit boards having lead-receiving holes, said tool comprising: a. a handle; and b. two pins mounted in and extending from an end of the handle in a predetermined spacing relative to each other, with each pin being dissimilar in diameter relative to the other, said spacing and diameters being identical to the spacing and diameters of holes extending through a connector and through a circuit board on which the connector is to be mounted so that upon inserting the pins through the holes in the connector and then inserting the pins into the holes on the circuit board, each lead depending from the connector is automatically in correct alignment with the proper lead-receiving hole in the circuit board into which it is to be received and which may then be inserted by pushing on the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An alignment and insertion tool for mounting connectors having depending leads onto printed circuit boards having lead-receiving holes, said tool comprising: a. a handle; and b. two pins mounted in and extending from an end of the handle in a predetermined spacing relative to each other, with each pin being dissimilar in diameter relative to the other, said spacing and diameters being identical to the spacing and diameters of holes extending through a connector and through a circuit board on which the connector is to be mounted so that upon inserting the pins through the holes in the connector and then inserting the pins into the holes on the circuit board, each lead depending from the connector is automatically in correct alignment with the proper lead-receiving hole in the circuit board into which it is to be received and which may then be inserted by pushing on the handle.
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) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |