US5067648A
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Apparatus for holding printed circuit boards during wave soldering and processing
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1990-07-27
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Granted: 1991-11-26
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Expires: 2010-07-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for supporting printed circuit boards during processing provides a peripheral frame, a multiplicity of support members having interfacing flat surfaces defining an imaginary reference plane from both sides thereof and clips for supporting printed circuit boards parallel and in reference to the imaginary plane which clips engage the support members along either of the interfacing surfaces defining the reference plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael R. Cascini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:15
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0061; H05K13/0069; B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/06; B23K3/0646; B23K3/0669; B23K3/0676; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3465; H05K3/3468; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for supporting printed circuit boards during processing, comprising: a peripheral frame; a multiplicity of support members having interfacing flat surfaces defining an imaginary reference plane from both sides thereof; means for affixing two or more support members to the peripheral frame; and means for supporting printed circuit boards parallel to and in reference to the imaginary plane and including means for engaging the support members along either of the interfacing surfaces defining the reference plane.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for supporting printed circuit boards during processing, comprising: a peripheral frame; a multiplicity of support members having interfacing flat surfaces defining an imaginary reference plane from both sides thereof; means for affixing two or more support members to the peripheral frame; and means for supporting printed circuit boards parallel to and in reference to the imaginary plane and including means for engaging the support members along either of the interfacing surfaces defining the reference plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support members are affixed to each other at their respective interfacing surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein interfacing surfaces of the support members define the plane from alternating sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the frame is square or rectangular, and further wherein two of the support members are located on opposite ends of the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein each of the support members is elongated and has an elongated slot located therein and in the elongated direction of the member for allowing infinite adjustability for interconnection with both other support members and the means for supporting printed circuit boards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the elongated support members may be affixed to each other at an infinitely adjustable angle between the elongated directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the means for supporting includes a plurality of mounting members with each being adapted to be affixed to a defining surface of a support member and including means for engaging a printed circuit board and determining the position of the engaged printed circuit board with respect to the defining surface to which the mounting member is affixed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the plurality of mounting members includes two different mounting members, with a separate one for determining the position of the printed circuit board from each side of the imaginary plane.
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) | 1994-11-25 | 1995-05-27 | 1995-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-25 | 1999-05-27 | 1999-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-25 | 2003-05-27 | 2003-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |