Toolless method for alignment, retention, connection, termination and test on printed circuit boards
US7466562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2808
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for testing and mounting a PCB in a device. A PCB may be placed on one or more standoffs so that a head portion of the standoff protrudes from one or more apertures of the PCB. A push-pin type standoff cap may then be placed on the protruding heads to mechanically restrain the PCB to the standoffs. Furthermore, one or more cables may be coupled with the standoff caps to provide power or test signals to one or more connector pads on the PCB. Therefore, the standoff caps provide a system for aligning, retaining, connecting, terminating, and testing printed circuit boards.
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