US 4,544,003 A · Terminal straightener for an integrated circuit package

Abstract

A mechanism for straightening bent terminals on an integrated circuit package comprises a base having a pair of spaced apart arms pivotally coupled thereto. Rollers attach to the arms to support and move a plate when the arms are pivoted. The plate has a first set of holes which are tapered to accept bent terminals and to straighten them when they are forced into the taper. A plurality of pins extend from the base between the arms and stop parallel to the plate. The plate has a second set of holes through which the pins move when the arms are pivoted. A plurality of intermeshed gears couple to the base and the arms to pivot the arms in synchronization and move the plate perpendicular to the pins which push the integrated circuit package straight out of the first set of holes.

Claims12

Dependent claims

A mechanism for straightening bent terminals on an IC package, comprising:

a base having a pair of spaced apart arms pivotally coupled thereto;
said arms having rollers which support a plate and move said plate when said arms are pivoted;
said plate having a first set of holes which are tapered to accept said bent terminals and to straighten them when they are forced into the taper;
a plurality of pins between said arms that extend from said base and stop in a plane parallel to said plate;
said plate having a second set of holes through which said pins move when said arms are pivoted to push on said IC package;
and
a plurality of intermeshed gears coupled to said base and said arms that synchronize the pivotal movement of said arms such that said package and plate move perpendicular to said pins and said terminals move straight out of said first set of holes.

4 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Terminal straightener for an integrated circuit package

Life of this patent

Terminal straightener for an integrated circuit package

Life of this patent

Abstract

Claims12