Method for a delatch fixture for a component latch on a PCBA with limited clearance space

IP.com Number IPCOM000018908D
thumb 01 thumb 02 thumb 03 thumb 04
Scaled page rendering of the first four pages
Dated Aug 20, 2003 UTC
Size 2 page(s) (108.3 KB)
 

Publication Summary

Disclosed is a method for an delatch fixture for a component latch on a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with limited clearance space. Benefits include improved functionality and improved ergonomics.
Country
Language English (United States)

About this Publication

This document was submitted to IP.com's Prior Art Database and this preview is designed to provide you with information regarding the contents of this document by displaying up to the first four pages of the document as scaled page renderings and displaying a limited amount of text which was extracted from the document on the Text Preview Tab.

To find out more on how to obtain the entire document, click the Download tab. There is a charge for downloading some Prior Art Database documents; please examine carefully whether you believe this document fills your needs before purchasing.

For more information about the Prior Art Database, visit the Learn section of this website. Thank you for visiting IP.com's Prior Art Database! You may wish to check out our Global Patent Search website before you leave.

Continue to Text Preview →

This text was extracted from a Microsoft Word document.
At least one non-text object (such as an image or picture) has been suppressed.
This is the abbreviated version, containing approximately 100% of the total text.

Method for a delatch fixture for a component latch on a PCBA with limited clearance space

Disclosed is a method for an delatch fixture for a component latch on a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with limited clearance space. Benefits include improved functionality and improved ergonomics.

Background

Conventionally, operators are using their thumb to open the latch (see Figure 1). Ergonomics concerns are being solved through job rotation to prevent repetitive motion fatigue for the operator and the use of gloves during the work process.

Description

         The disclosed method is a delatch fixture for unlatching a component latch on PCBA with limited clearance space. The method is a fixture with a handle capable of unlatching a component latch (see Figures 2 and 3).

         With the delatch tool, the requirement for job rotation is eliminated. Additionally, ergonomics concerns surrounding the process are eliminated.

Advantages

         The disclosed method provides advantages, including:

•         Improved functionality due to providing a method for unlatching the component latch on a PCBA

•         Improved ergonomics due to eliminating repetitive motion fatigue for operators

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Disclosed anonymously

Download This Document →

 

Copyright © 2004-2010 IP.com. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy   |   About IP.com   |   Contact Us