Patent ID: 7797821
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for assembling a z-axis interconnector into a plurality of aligned vias in a corresponding plurality of stacked printed circuit boards, the interconnector having a leader portion which extends through the aligned vias in a start position upon beginning to assemble the interconnector and also having a connection portion which contacts the aligned vias in a final position upon completing assembly of the interconnector, the apparatus comprising: a pull and cut tool comprising a gripping and cutting subassembly and a longitudinal movement subassembly; the gripping and cutting subassembly including a pair of blades and a first actuator connected to the blades to move the blades laterally toward and away from one another; the longitudinal movement subassembly connected to the gripping and cutting assembly and including a second actuator connected to move the blades longitudinally toward and away from an outer one of the plurality of stacked printed circuit boards; and a control system connected to the tool and to the first and second actuators and operative to control the first and second actuators to: