Patent · US Expired

Electronic memory module handler with direct socket insertion and related output stacker

US6469496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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9References

18Claims

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Assignee

Computer Service Technology, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard S. Khouw · Dallas, US
Hua Kin Lim · Irving, US
Chi Wo Ip · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2000
Grant date	Oct 22, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 27, 2020

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01R31/2893
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus which inserts electronic memory modules into test equipment via direct horizontal insertion eliminating the need for intermediary connectors or adapters. The apparatus incorporates guide rails that maintain precise alignment of the electronic memory modules through the testing apparatus, sensors and microprocessor controlled belt apparatus to clear the automated transport paths of electronic memory module handler apparatus and automatically stacks the tested electronic memory modules.

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