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Disassembly apparatus

US11330747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2020
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K13/082
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for dissembling electronic devices are described. The apparatus includes a housing with an aperture providing access to an interior thereof, and an adjustable support assembly positioned therein. The support assembly includes a first side plate and a second side plate with spacing in between, and a base plate for supporting an electronic device. A user interface is provided for receiving a user input, and in response to the user input, a motor is configured to drive a ram member downwards to contact and apply force to the electronic device held in the support assembly. A sensor may be included to measure the motor load current and output the measured load to an indicator to be viewed by a user for determining when a shell of the electronic device has been cracked.

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