Independently-adjustable circuit board carrier
US6984974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S269/903
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A carrier of circuit boards includes a base frame having a plurality of first card guides disposed on its upper surface, the first card guides for securing respective first side edges of a corresponding plurality of circuit boards, a plurality of second card guides for securing respective second side edges of the plurality of circuit boards, and a plurality of adjustment members, each being for individually adjusting a distance between a respective pair of one first card guide and one second card guide. A method of preparing a carrying arrangement for a plurality of circuit boards includes providing a carrier for the plurality of circuit boards. Groups of circuit boards having different vertical on-edge dimensions may be interconnected and/or tested by being placed together and individually snugly held on a single carrier shelf.
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