Method and apparatus for locating electrical circuit members
US5730620A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/325
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electrical components such as IC modules and printed circuit boards, at least one of which has an array of solder balls or other protruding conductors, are connected quickly, precisely and economically with a component locator having openings adapted to capture the protruding conductors. The locator is aligned with one of the components, and the other component is pressed against the locator. The protruding conductors enter the capture openings and complete electrical circuits with contacts on the other conductor.
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