Method and apparatus for surface mounting terminals
US4889277A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10424
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for surface mounting terminals on a substrate, in particular, pin terminals on a printed circuit board, having solder applied therein. In the first step of the method, a plurality of terminals are inserted in a holding fixture and held in alignment with each other. The holding fixture is then rotated to bring the terminals into contact with the solder on the substrate. In the next step of the method, the area of contact is heated, for example, by infra-red radiation, until reflow of the solder occurs. After heating, the heated solder is allowed to cool, i.e. solidify, thereby forming a secure connection between the terminals and the surface of the substrate.
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