Wilfred H Wolf

US Patent:

7134554, Nov 14, 2006

Filed:

Nov 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/979018

Inventors:

Daniel G. Achammer - Warrenville IL, US
Wilfred Wolf - Park Ridge IL, US
James A. Wetter - Schaumburg IL, US

Assignee:

Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

206725, 206480

Abstract:

A connector-transport assembly for holding and transporting a electronic component includes a socket connector having a receptacle sized to receive the component therein and a transport carrier member. The socket receptacle includes two engagement arms formed therewith which are deflectable between first and second operative positions. In the first operative position, the engagement arms extend into the receptacle for contacting opposing exterior surfaces of the component, and in the second position the engagement arms are deflected away from the receptacle so as to not engage exterior surfaces of the component. The engagement arms have cam portions disposed thereon, and the carrier member includes actuating members disposed thereon in opposition to the socket connector engagement arm cam portions so that movement of either the socket connector or the carrier member will move the engagement arms between their first and second operative positions to release or engage the electronic component.

US Patent:

20030232520, Dec 18, 2003

Filed:

May 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/447021

Inventors:

Daniel Achammer - Warrenville IL, US
Wilfred Wolf - Park Ridge IL, US
James Wetter - Schaumburg IL, US

International Classification:

H01R012/00

US Classification:

439/071000

Abstract:

A connector-transport assembly for holding and transporting a electronic component includes a socket connector having a receptacle sized to receive the component therein and a transport carrier member. The socket receptacle includes two engagement arms formed therewith which are deflectable between first and second operative positions. In the first operative position, the engagement arms extend into the receptacle for contacting opposing exterior surfaces of the component, and in the second position the engagement arms are deflected away from the receptacle so as to not engage exterior surfaces of the component. The engagement arms have cam portions disposed thereon, and the carrier member includes actuating members disposed thereon in opposition to the socket connector engagement arm cam portions so that movement of either the socket connector or the carrier member will move the engagement arms between their first and second operative positions to release or engage the electronic component.