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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 1988
Filed:
Feb. 27, 1987
Richard L Schaeffer, Carlisle, PA (US);
Robert Volinskie, Hershey, PA (US);
Robert L Bendorf, Lemoyne, PA (US);
Scott A Keener, Annville, PA (US);
AMP Incorporated, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Abstract
A tool for aligning contacts of an electrical connector with conductive areas of a circuit board comprises a base member with comb means movably secured thereto. The comb means are movable between a first position and a second position to cooperate with the contacts of the connector to insure that the contacts are precisely aligned as the circuit board is inserted into the connector. Securing and alignment means are provided to allow the comb means to easily adjust to the contacts of individual connectors. As the comb means is brought into engagement with the contacts a space bar is provided to prevent the contacts from entering the recess into which the circuit board enters. The contacts are maintained in position as soldering occurs, ensuring that a positive electrical connection is affected.