Tool for removing and inserting modules

{
  "publication_number": "US3757406A",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A",
  "title": "Tool for removing and inserting modules",
  "abstract": "A tool for removing and inserting modules comprising a pair of opposing jaws having a recess in which the module is clampingly held. The jaws each have a plurality of aligned teeth forming slots which communicate with the recess. The teeth are spaced so that they fit into spaces between the leads of the module. The tool includes an insertion assembly having a driving section and a component engaging section. The engaging section is disposed between the jaws and on the side of the module opposite the teeth. When the driving section is depressed, the engaging section forces the module against the teeth thereby opening the jaws and inserting the module into a circuit board or multiple contact block.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A tool for handling modules each having an elongated body with spaced pairs of connector leads projecting from sides of the module, comprising a pair of opposing jaws movable toward and away from each other, said jaws being formed with opposing wall surfaces defining a recess for reception of and for clampingly holding said module, said jaws each having a plurality of spaced and aligned teeth forming a plurality of pairs of spaced aligned slots which communicate with said recess, said teeth being spaced so that the teeth fit into spaces between pairs of said leads of said module while said leads project outwardly from said Jaws through said slots, and an insertion assembly comprising a driving section and a component engaging section, said engaging section being disposed between said jaws and on the side of said module opposite said teeth whereby when said driving section is depressed said engaging section forces said module against said teeth thereby opening said jaws and inserting said module into a receptacle.",
    "2. The tool of claim 1 in which there is provided a pair of handles pivotally coupled to each other with each handle connected to a respectively one of said jaws, each of said handles having a shoulder formed on an outer surface thereof for receiving two fingers of an operator of said tool when a third finger depresses said driving section.",
    "3. The tool of claim 2 in which said driving section comprises a U-shaped member a portion of which is disposed between said handles with a pair of driving legs straddling said pivotal coupling, and said pair of driving legs having secured at one end thereof said engaging section.",
    "4. The tool of claim 3 in which there is provided means for biasing said insertion assembly to its rearmost position of said engaging section away from said teeth thereby to provide sufficient room within said recess to accommodate said module.",
    "5. The tool of claim 4 in which there is provided spring means for biasing said jaws together and in which said teeth are formed in the shape of flat plates.",
    "6. The tool of claim 5 in which each of said teeth extends in a direction away from its respective jaw and away from the opposing jaw and forms an obtuse angle with its respective jaw."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "H05K 13/0491",
    "Y10T 29/53183",
    "Y10T 29/53257",
    "Y10T 29/53283"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "TECHNI TOOL INC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "1972-07-24",
  "publication_date": "1973-09-11",
  "grant_date": "1973-09-11",
  "priority_date": "1972-07-24",
  "application_number": "US-3757406D-A",
  "family_id": "23048724",
  "citations": [
    "US3602971A"
  ]
}