Title: Method and machine for inserting electrical contacts into electrical interconnection boards

Abstract: A machine for inserting socket contacts into holes in electrical panel boards or printed circuit boards. A vibratory feeder is coupled through an escapement by means of a flexible tube to a hand held insertion tool. A timing mechanism operates the escapement at a predetermined rate to individually feed socket contacts to the tool, where they are dispensed into the holes in a panel board. Operation of the timing mechanism can be controlled by a foot switch. The method for insertion is also disclosed.

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Inventors: Ballew, George L. (North Attleboro, MA, US)

Application Number: 679172
Filing Date: 1976-04-22
Publication_date: 1977-07-05
Assignee: Augat, Inc. (Attleboro, MA)
Primary Class(es): 29/842 29/741
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US Patent Ref:

2970370	Feb, 1961	Weaver et al.	29/203.
3939542	Feb, 1976	Reggi	29/626.
3976108	Aug, 1976	Caveney et al.	140/93.

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Primary Examiner: Larson, Lowell A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Weingarten, Maxham & Schurgin