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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Kai-Pin Arthur May, Cupertino, CA (US);
Paul D Welch, Milpitas, CA (US);
Assignee:
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
211 4117 ;
Abstract
During processing, such as wave soldering, it is necessary to support a printed circuit board (PCB) above a pallet or carrier without sagging. A support rod has hooks which fit through holes in the PCB and engage the margins of the holes. Ends of the rod are provided with second hooks which engage the pallet or carrier to support the rod above the pallet and thereby support the PCB. Preferably the rod is multi-sectional and spring biased so that the hooks may be conveniently installed in the holes.