Easy load cartridge for carrying and inserting cards into printed circuit boards
US6406322B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1402
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A preferred embodiment of an easily loadable self-contained cartridge for printed circuit card insertion and removal comprises a top wall and a front conductive bezel which is pivoted at its top with the top of the box wall. A set of three linked arms with an actuating arm extending through and affixed to the bezel provides a mechanism for moving a card-bearing movable carrier. One end of the set of linked arms is affixed to the top wall and a middle arm includes a pin which rides in a slot in the carrier to effect the desired vertical carrier motion which moves a printed circuit card edge connector into and out of a board level connector. The carrier includes slotted clips for holding the printed circuit card at one or more corners. The carrier is adjustable. A side wall includes a ridge which mates with board level guides.
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