Electronic component lead protector
US5508888A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/3421
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical component peripheral lead protector covers fine pitch component leads in such a manner that nothing can come into contact with them. The lead protector is disposed above the component having the leads. It can be made of aluminum, conductive plastic or any other non ESD (electric static discharge) generating material. It can be glued, snapped, bolted or riveted to the associated PC board or glued to the top of the component, depending upon the application in which it is being used. The attachment method should be one which enables it to be removed and replaced when necessary. The center of the lead protector can be provided with an aperture so that the legends on the top of the component will be exposed.
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