Apparatus for replacement of through-hole mounted PCB components
US4659002A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/0557
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for removing or installing at least one through-hole mounted component from a printed circuit board or the like, the apparatus including a compliant mask for contacting and supporting the printed circuit board with the mask having at least one hole extending therethrough and the hole being aligned with the component. A conduit is provided for directing liquid solder into the hole in the mask to contact leads of the component and thus facilitate installation or removal thereof from the board.
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