Method for socket-alignment posts for hand placement
Disclosed is a method for socket-alignment posts for hand
placement. Benefits include simplified manufacturing processing.
Description
The
disclosed method includes alignment features on a surface-mounted socket that
fit into holes in a PCB.
The
key elements are features that project out from a socket to allow for simple
hand placement into PCB slots or holes.
Conventionally,
the hand placement of sockets requires an external alignment tool to place the
socket in the correct position with tight tolerances.
Advantages
The
technical advantage of the disclosed method is that it does not require
external alignment fixtures to place a socket by hand. This makes the method
quick and simple to implement. The operator simply places the prepared socket
and board into the correct position for reflow.
Detailed description
The
disclosed method is a standard surface mount socket with added alignment points
for PCB alignment. The standard socket creation process includes the following
steps:
1. Mold
the base and cover.
2. Mold
or fabricate the lever or actuation mechanism.
3. Form
the contacts.
4. Insert
the contacts into the base.
5. Snap
on the cover.
6. Attach
the actuation mechanism to the socket.
7. Put
solder sphere on the solder pad.
8. Attach
solder ball to pad in reflow oven.
9. Attach
thermally, mechanically durable shock absorption material on socket.
The
surface mounting (on a PCB) process includes the following steps:
1. Pl...
