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Pin insertion head
Assignee: Bull HN Information Systems Italia SpA
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Filing: 1971-03-04
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A pin insertion head receives a plurality of pins from a pin aligning device and inserts the pins into a circuit board. The pin insertion head includes a plurality of slots with each slot having a ball bearing friction device holding the pin into the slot. Each of the slots has a rod mounted therein to contact the stored pin. A pusher block actuates the plurality of rods for insertion of the stored pins into the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 R Crump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:08
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0478; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots with each slot receiving and storing a pin; means located in each slot for gripping said pin while the pin is in said slot, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a pusher, said pusher being movable in each slot to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots with each slot receiving and storing a pin; means located in each slot for gripping said pin while the pin is in said slot, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a pusher, said pusher being movable in each slot to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots with each slot receiving and storing a pin; means located in each slot for gripping said pin while the pin is in said slot, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a pusher, said pusher being movable in each slot to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots with each slot receiving and storing a pin; means located in each slot for gripping said pin while the pin is in said slot, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a pusher, said pusher being movable in each slot to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A pin insertion head as defined in claim 1 wherein said pusher includes: a plurality of rods and a pusher block, each of said rods being mounted on said block, each of said rods being movable in an associated one of said slots to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pin insertion head as defined in claim 1 wherein said friction means comprises a ball bearing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pin insertion head for receiving a plurality of straight pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into predetermined positions in a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots for receiving and storing a plurality of pins; means for gripping each of said pins while said pins are in said slots, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a plurality of rods, each of said rods being movable in a corresponding one of said slots to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pin insertion head for receiving a plurality of straight pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into predetermined positions in a board, said head comprising: a holder having a plurality of slots for receiving and storing a plurality of pins; means for gripping each of said pins while said pins are in said slots, said means for gripping being connected to said holder and comprising a spring means and a friction means, said friction means being biased towards said slot by said spring means, said spring means causing said friction means to press against the side of a corresponding pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; and a plurality of rods, each of said rods being movable in a corresponding one of said slots to move a stored pin out of said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
131 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: A holder having a slot for receiving and storing a pin; A ball spring, said ball spring being mounted on said holder; A ball bearing, said bearing being biased toward said slot by said ball spring, said ball spring causing said bearing to press against the side of a pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; A pusher block; A rod, said rod being mounted on said block, said rod being movable in said slot to move a stored pin out of said slot; and A pusher spring, said pusher spring being connected between said holder and said block to bias said block away from said holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
131 words
A pin insertion head for receiving pins from a pin aligning device and for inserting pins into a board, said head comprising: A holder having a slot for receiving and storing a pin; A ball spring, said ball spring being mounted on said holder; A ball bearing, said bearing being biased toward said slot by said ball spring, said ball spring causing said bearing to press against the side of a pin when said pin is positioned in said slot; A pusher block; A rod, said rod being mounted on said block, said rod being movable in said slot to move a stored pin out of said slot; and A pusher spring, said pusher spring being connected between said holder and said block to bias said block away from said holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pin insertion head as defined in claim 5 including: A travel limiting means, said means being connected between said holder and said block to limit the maximum distance between said holder and said block.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |