Memory card insertion tool
AssigneeTyco Electronics Corporation
InventorsMichael Correll, Richard Whyne, Darrell Wertz
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Abstract
An insertion tool for installing an electronic package to a mating connector includes a body comprising a stop surface for the electronic package, and guide elements extending from the body adjacent the stop surface. The guide elements are configured to engage respective edges of the electronic package, and at least one substantially flat insertion pressing area extends from the body opposite the stop surface and extends outwardly from the body.
Claims20
An insertion tool for installing an electronic package to a mating connector, said insertion tool comprising:
- a body comprising a stop surface for the electronic package;
- guide elements extending from said body adjacent said stop surface, said guide elements configured to engage respective edges of the electronic package;
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- at least one substantially flat insertion pressing area extending from said body opposite said stop surface, said insertion pressing area extending outwardly from said body.
An insertion tool for installing an electronic package to a mating connector, said insertion tool comprising:
- a body comprising a stop surface for the electronic package;
- guide elements extending from said body adjacent said stop surface, said guide elements configured to engage respective edges of the electronic package;
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- a first substantially flat insertion pressing area and a second substantially flat insertion pressing areas, said first and second insertion pressing areas extending from said body opposite said stop surface, said insertion pressing areas extending outwardly from said body and configured to distribute loading force applied to said first and second insertion pressing areas evenly over said stop surface as the electronic package is installed to the connector.
An electronic package insertion tool assembly comprising:
- an electronic package;
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- an insertion tool comprising a body comprising a stop surface, guide elements extending from said body adjacent said stop surface, said guide elements configured to engage respective edges of said electronic package, and first and second substantially flat insertion pressing areas extending from said body opposite said stop surface;
- wherein said insertion pressing areas extend outwardly from said body and are configured to distribute loading force applied to said first and second insertion pressing areas evenly over said stop surface when said electronic package is received in said guide elements and said electronic package is installed to a mating connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.