Apparatus for tool-less removal of PCB assembly
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsDonald Dingfelder, James Gerken, Scott LaPree, Gregory Smith
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AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsDonald Dingfelder, James Gerken, Scott LaPree, Gregory Smith
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Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.
Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit comprising:
Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit comprising:
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