Robert N Sage

US Patent:

52357406, Aug 17, 1993

Filed:

Mar 22, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/673906

Inventors:

Elmer L. B. Kroeker - Round Rock TX
Tony R. Kroeker - Georgetown TX
Robert N. Sage - Allentown PA

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

B23P 1904
H05K 332

US Classification:

29741

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is provided which allows simultaneous placement of electrical components on to a printed circuit board (PCB). Further, verification of the proper placement of these components on the PCB is provided such that an operator can immediately replace any components having pins which are bent, deformed, or the like. A press is included with moveable platens which receive a product specific assembly that is used in the manufacture of a particular type of PCB. For example, a PCB may require a number of electrical components, such as card connectors to be affixed thereto. This product specific assembly includes a top plate, pressure bar, which contacts the component being pressed into place, and an intermediate spring. A bottom plate is provided and includes a test block assembly. The test block serves to support the PCB receiving the electrical component and verifies the presence of each pin of the component in its respective via.

Address:

2444 SW Is Crk Trl, Palm City, FL 34990

VIN:

WDDNG71X37A062637

Make:

MERCEDES-BENZ

Model:

S-CLASS

Year:

2007