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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2000
James Westcott Heater, Harrisburg, NC (US);
Allen Thomas Mays, Charlotte, NC (US);
John Gillette Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
James Westcott Heater, Harrisburg, NC (US);
Allen Thomas Mays, Charlotte, NC (US);
John Gillette Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for applying pressure to circuit components during a manufacturing operation. The method utilizes a plurality of compressed air pressure cylinders which are supported on a plurality of horizontal arms along different axes over a circuit board. Compressed air is supplied simultaneously to each of the cylinders, and the cylinders force the component onto a bonding position on the circuit board. The method permits heat sinks to be pressed against components located on the circuit board to bond the heat sinks to the components.