US3924325A
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Method and apparatus for mounting terminal pins from a single side of a double sided terminal board
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1974-07-02
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Terminal pins extending from opposite sides of a circuit board are mounted in a single operation from a single working side of a circuit board. The terminal pins are aligned with holes in the circuit board by a vibratory loading method. Following alignment, the terminal pins are pressed into the holes to various depths by a stepped platen. The stepped platen has recesses formed in its working surface in areas where the terminal pins are to extend from the working side of the terminal board and no recesses in areas where the terminal pins are to extend from the opposite side of the terminal board.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth L Kufner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:11
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0478; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A terminal pin mounting method comprising the steps of aligning a plurality of terminal pins with holes in a major surface of a circuit member, and simultaneously forcing the terminal pins into said holes to various depths with a stepped platen so that the major portion of some of said terminal pins extends outwardly from said major surface and the major portion of other ones of said terminal pins extends outwardly from an opposing major surface of said circuit member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A terminal pin mounting method comprising the steps of aligning a plurality of terminal pins with holes in a major surface of a circuit member, and simultaneously forcing the terminal pins into said holes to various depths with a stepped platen so that the major portion of some of said terminal pins extends outwardly from said major surface and the major portion of other ones of said terminal pins extends outwardly from an opposing major surface of said circuit member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said aligning step includes the steps of positioning an apertured plate above said circuit member with the apertures thereof in alignment with said holes, placing a plurality of terminal pins over said apertured plate, and vibrating said apertured plate to position said pins in said apertures in alignment with said holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said terminal pins are forced into said holes through said apertured plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A terminal pin mounting method comprising the steps of supporting a plurality of terminal pins over an apertured plate, vibrating the apertured plate in order to position one terminal pin in each plate aperture, positioning a circuit member beneath the apertured plate with a hole in the circuit member aligned with each aperture, and forcing the terminal pins through the apertures and into the circuit member holes to various depths, said forcing step including positioning a stepped platen toward the apertured plate to contact the pins in the apertures and moving the platen toward the apertured plate to force the pins into the circuit member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
A terminal pin mounting method comprising the steps of supporting a plurality of terminal pins over an apertured plate, vibrating the apertured plate in order to position one terminal pin in each plate aperture, positioning a circuit member beneath the apertured plate with a hole in the circuit member aligned with each aperture, and forcing the terminal pins through the apertures and into the circuit member holes to various depths, said forcing step including positioning a stepped platen toward the apertured plate to contact the pins in the apertures and moving the platen toward the apertured plate to force the pins into the circuit member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the step of positioning said circuit member is carried out prior to the vibrating step.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of underlaying the circuit member with a backing plate having a hole aligned with each circuit member hole before the forcing step.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising positioning a feeding plate having a plurality of holes each sized to slidingly receive a group of terminal pins above the apertured plate, lifting the feeding plate from the apertured plate after said vibrating step, and removing the remaining terminal pins of each group from the surface of the feeding plate before said forcing step while leaving a single terminal pin in each aperture plate hole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for mounting terminal pins in holes in a circuit member having first and second major opposed surfaces comprising: an apertured plate assembly for aligning one of said terminal pins with each of said holes, and a stepped platen having a working surface for forcing said pins into said circuit member from said first major opposed surface, said working surface having a recessed portion positioned in alignment with at least one of said terminal pins, said platen being adapted to force said terminal pins through said circuit member such that the major portion of any pin aligned with said recessed portion extends outwardly from said first major opposed surface and the major portion of the other ones of said pins extends from said second major opposed surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for mounting terminal pins in holes in a circuit member having first and second major opposed surfaces comprising: an apertured plate assembly for aligning one of said terminal pins with each of said holes, and a stepped platen having a working surface for forcing said pins into said circuit member from said first major opposed surface, said working surface having a recessed portion positioned in alignment with at least one of said terminal pins, said platen being adapted to force said terminal pins through said circuit member such that the major portion of any pin aligned with said recessed portion extends outwardly from said first major opposed surface and the major portion of the other ones of said pins extends from said second major opposed surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said plate assembly comprises a feeding plate having a plurality of holes deFined therein, each of said holes being sized to slidingly receive a plurality of terminal pins, and a loading plate positioned in alignment with said feeding plate, said loading plate having a plurality of apertures defined therein, each of said apertures being sized to slidingly receive a single one of said pins and aligned with one of said holes in said circuit member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further including a backing plate adapted to be positioned against said second major opposed surface of said circuit member, said backing plate having a plurality of holes defined therein for slidingly receiving the terminal pins forced through said circuit member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the loading plate is interposed between said circuit member and said platen during the forcing of said pins into said circuit member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said recessed portion is substantially rectangular for receiving an array of terminal pins.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said recessed portion is elongated for receiving a row of terminal pins.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said recessed portion is substantially circular for receiving a single one of said pins.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |