Composite carrier plate
AssigneeMetoramic Sciences, Inc.
InventorsRobert F. Delgado, Kenneth H. Magrini
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Abstract
A device for handling miniature electronic components is disclosed that employs a central member of unitary construction and compliant composition having a pair of generally parallel first and second surfaces. An apertured portion of the central member defines an array of receptor holes extending through the central member between the first and second surfaces, each one of the receptor holes having a cross sectional area that is shaped and dimensioned to receive in a force fit one of a batch of electronic components to be handled. Framing components for facilitating central member handling and enabling central member replacement without obstructing component access to the receptor holes define a generally rigid removable framework.
Claims10
A device for handling miniature electronic components, comprising:
- a pair of first and second generally rigid plate members, each one of the plate members having an outer plate surface, an inner plate surface, and an apertured portion defining a common array of plate holes extending through the plate member between the inner and outer surfaces;
- mounting means for removably attaching the first and second plate members together so that the inner plate surfaces are facing each other separated by a specified distance and the plate holes are aligned;
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- a compliant element of unitary construction and compliant composition disposed between the first and second plates for receiving and retaining a batch of components to be handled, the compliant element having a size and shape adapted to fit loosely between the inner plate surfaces and to extend into each of the plate holes toward the outer plate surfaces so that the first and second surfaces of the compliant element are disposed toward generally coplanar alignment with respective ones of the inner and outer plate surfaces;
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- an apertured portion of the compliant element defining an array of receptor holes extending through the element between the first and second surfaces in alignment with the plate holes, each one of the receptor holes having a cross sectional area that is shaped and dimensioned to receive in a force fit one of a batch of electronic components to be handled.
A compliant member for mounting within a carrier plate framework of the type employing a pair of first and second plate members attached together in spaced-apart relation that each have an outer plate surface, an inner plate surface, and an apertured portion defining a common array of plate holes extending through the plate member between the inner and outer surfaces, the compliant member, comprising:
- a body of material of unitary construction and compliant composition defining a compliant member having a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart, first and second exterior surfaces and a size and shape adapted to be mounted within a carrier plate framework of said type;
- an apertured portion of the compliant member defining an array of receptor holes extending through the compliant member between the first and second exterior surfaces, each one of the receptor holes having a cross sectional area that is shaped and dimensioned to receive in a force fit one of a batch of electronic components of specified dimensions;
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- recess means defining a recessed portion in each of the first and second surfaces around each of the receptor holes for defining a plurality of outwardly-extending sleeve portions in the compliant member, each sleeve portion having a size and shape adapted to extend into one of the plate holes so that the first and second surfaces of the compliant member are disposed toward generally coplanar alignment with respective ones of the outer plate surfaces.
A device for handling miniature electronic componets, comprising:
- a pair of first and second generally rigid plate members, each one of the plate members having an outer plate surface, an inner plate surface, and an apertured portion defining a common array of plate holes extending through the plate member between the inner and outer surface;
- a body of material of unitary construction and compliant composition defining a compliant member having a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart, first and second exterior surfaces and a size and shape adapted to be mounted between the first and second plate members;
- an apertured portion of the compliant member defining an array of receptor holes extending through the compliant member between the first and second exterior surfaces, each one of the receptor holes having a cross sectional area that is shaped and dimensioned to receive in a force fit one of a batch of electronic components of specified dimensions;
- recess means defining a recessed portion in each of the first and second surfaces around each of the receptor holes for defining a plurality of outwardly-extending sleeve portions in the compliant member, each sleeve portion having a size and shape adapted to extend into one of the plate holes so that the first and second surfaces of the compliant member are disposed toward generally coplanar alignment with respective ones of the outer plate surfaces;
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- mounting means for removably attaching the first and second plate members together in generally parallel, spaced-apart relation with the compliant member disposed in between so that the each one of the receptor holes is in line with a corresponding plate hole in each one of the plate members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.