Patent Publication Number: US-2020303887-A1

Title: Electronic coupler removal tool

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Electronic couplers are used to connect networking cables that transmit and/or receive electronic signals to different communication ports of a vehicle&#39;s network. These electronic couplers are used within the vehicle&#39;s wired networks to connect various circuit board ports provided in several vehicle electronic systems, such as global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), rear entertainment systems (RES), air bag systems, infotainment systems, and assorted multimedia devices. Typically, a locking tab may be provided to secure individual electronic couplers within individual circuit board ports when individual electronic couplers are inserted into the corresponding circuit board ports. The electronic couplers may be held in place using the locking tab which may be retained in a groove provided in a corresponding circuit board port. 
     In order to unplug or remove the electronic coupler from a circuit board port, the locking tab may have to be carefully released from the locked state. This may require a pressing of the locking tab in a specific direction. As the form factor of the locking tab is small, a push force on the locking tab may sometimes be applied in an undesired direction or may remain inadequate for a finger-assisted release of the locking tab. This may prevent a full disengagement of the locking tab from the circuit board port. In some cases, an operator may have to handle the electronic coupler carefully once the locking tab is released to prevent damage to the wire attached to the electronic coupler. 
     Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. 
     SUMMARY 
     An exemplary aspect of the disclosure provides an electronic coupler removal tool. The electronic coupler may include a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a tab engaging portion. The first wall may include a first end and a second end. The second wall may be positioned at the first end of the first wall and may extend perpendicularly from the first end of the first wall. The third wall positioned at the second end of the first wall may extend substantially perpendicularly from the second end of the first wall. The first wall, second wall and the third wall may partially define an electronic coupler-receiving portion that may be configured to slidably receive an electronic coupler. Further, the tab engaging portion may extend substantially perpendicularly from the second wall and may be configured to engage with a locking tab of the electronic coupler when the electronic coupler is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion. 
     Another exemplary aspect of the disclosure provides a method for removal of an electronic coupler. In the exemplary method, an electronic coupler removal tool is provided. The electronic coupler may include a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a tab engaging portion. The first wall may include a first end and a second end. The second wall may be positioned at the first end of the first wall and may extend perpendicularly from the first end of the first wall. The third wall positioned at the second end of the first wall may extend substantially perpendicularly from the second end of the first wall. The first wall, second wall and the third wall may partially define an electronic coupler-receiving portion that may be configured to slidably receive an electronic coupler. Further, the tab engaging portion may extend substantially perpendicularly from the second wall and may be configured to engage with a locking tab of the electronic coupler when the electronic coupler is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion. Further, in the exemplary method, the electronic coupler-receiving portion may be coaxially aligned with the electronic coupler mounted on a circuit board. The electronic coupler-receiving portion may slide over an exterior profile of the electronic coupler such that the tab engaging portion contacts with the electronic coupler. Thereafter, the electronic coupler may be restrained within the electronic coupler-receiving portion via the tab engaging portion and the electronic coupler-receiving portion may be maneuvered to remove the restrained electronic coupler from the circuit board. 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the present disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of an electronic coupler removal tool, in accordance with a first embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   , collectively, illustrate an exemplary sequence of operations for removal of an electronic coupler using the electronic coupler removal tool of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIGS. 3 a  and 3 b    illustrate an alternative embodiment of the electronic coupler removal tool shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of an electronic coupler removal tool, in accordance with a second embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the electronic coupler removal tool shown in  FIG. 4 . 
         FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   , collectively, illustrate an exemplary sequence of operations performed using the electronic coupler removal tool of  FIG. 4  for removal of an electronic coupler from a circuit board port. 
         FIG. 7  is a flowchart that illustrates an exemplary method for removal of an electronic coupler from a circuit board using an electronic coupler removal tool, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the present disclosure, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the preferred embodiment are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure relates to an electronic coupler removal tool for removal of an electronic coupler from a circuit board. The disclosed electronic coupler removal tool aims to prevent damage to a body of the electronic coupler during removal of the electronic coupler from a corresponding circuit board port. The disclosed electronic coupler removal tool further aims to prevent damage to a cable attached to the electronic coupler. Moreover, the disclosed electronic coupler removal tool aims to prevent damage to the circuit board and/or circuit board port during removal of the electronic coupler. For example, if a user is unable to fully disengage the locking tab with their fingers, yet still attempts to remove the electronic coupler from the circuit board port, damage to the circuit board port, circuit board, and/or electronic coupler may occur. The disclosed electronic coupler removal tool includes a tab engaging portion to help an operator to securely disengage a locking tab of the electronic coupler. Also, the disclosed electronic coupler removal tool includes an electronic coupler-receiving portion that supports the electronic coupler along with the cable during removal of the electronic coupler from the corresponding circuit board port. The electronic coupler removal tool facilitates applying a force needed to fully disengage the locking tab. Notably, the electronic coupler removal tool is configured to apply the force needed to fully disengage the locking tab even when the locking tab is positioned in a manner that makes it difficult or nearly impossible to disengage with only the user&#39;s fingers. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic coupler removal tool, referred to hereinafter as first electronic coupler removal tool  100 . In the exemplary embodiment, the electronic coupler removal tool  100  is configured to facilitate removal of a right-angled electronic coupler, for example, an electronic coupler  200  (shown in  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   ). The electronic coupler removal tool  100  may include a first wall  102 , a second wall  104 , a third wall  106 , and a tab engaging portion  108 . The first wall  102  may include a first end  110  and a second end  112 . The second wall  104  may extend perpendicularly from the first end  110  of the first wall  102  and the third wall  106  may extend perpendicularly from the second end  112  of the first wall  102 . The first wall  102 , the second wall  104 , and the third wall  106  may be attached with each other. The first wall  102 , the second wall  104 , and the third wall  106  may at least partially define an electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 . The electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  may be configured to slidably receive an electronic coupler. The electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  may have a C-channel shape that may accommodate and securely hold the electronic coupler plugged into a communication port on a circuit board (see  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   ). In some embodiments, the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  may partially accommodate the electronic coupler used in different in-vehicle communication systems. As an example, the different in-vehicle communication systems may be one of an in-vehicle entertainment system, an in-vehicle infotainment system, or in-vehicle radio frequency (RF) communication system, or a navigation system that may implement a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. 
     The tab engaging portion  108  may extend substantially perpendicular from the second wall  104 . The tab engaging portion  108  may be configured to engage with a locking tab  206  (see  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   ) of the electronic coupler when the electronic coupler is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 . In cases where the electronic coupler is held within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 , the tab engaging portion  108  may contact the locking tab and may be maneuvered to release the locking tab from a locked state to an unlocked state. 
     In accordance with an embodiment, the electronic coupler removal tool  100  may further include a stopper wall  116 . The stopper wall  116  may extend substantially perpendicular from at least the first wall  102 , the second wall  104 , and the third wall  106 . The stopper wall  116  may be configured to facilitate positioning of the electronic coupler within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 . The stopper wall  116  may be of a suitable strength and shape to provide an adequate support for removal of the electronic coupler, without causing any damage to a cable and/or the electronic coupler. The stopper wall  116  and the third wall  106  may be carefully placed to leave an adequate clearance in order to accommodate different electronic couplers whose sizes vary within a certain size range. In certain embodiments, the stopper wall  116  and the third wall  106  may be carefully placed to provide an interference fit with an outer profile of the electronic coupler. 
     In accordance with an embodiment, the electronic coupler removal tool  100  may further include a cable support portion  118 . The cable support portion  118  may be defined at least by the third wall  106  and the stopper wall  116 . The cable support portion  118  may be configured to receive a cable attached to the electronic coupler and may partially enclose and support the cable. 
     The tab engaging portion  108  and the cable support portion  118  may be separated by a distance  120 . The distance  120  may be same as that between the tab engaging portion  108  and the third wall  106 . The distance  120  may determine a maximum size of the electronic coupler that may be accommodated within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 . The cable support portion  118  defined by the stopper wall  116  and the third wall  106  may help to lift the electronic coupler once the tab engaging portion  108  disengages the locking tab, which is usually provided in the electronic coupler for a secure connection into the circuit board port. The electronic coupler may be one of a right-angled electronic coupler, a straight-angled electronic coupler, or a double straight-angled electronic coupler. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic coupler removal tool  100  may further include a handle  122  that may extend from the first wall  102 . The handle  122  may be configured to maneuver the electronic coupler (restrained in a circuit board port) for removal from the corresponding circuit board port. The handle  122  may be a C-shaped handle that has a gap  124  that allows one or more fingers to slide in the gap  124  and lift the electronic coupler removal tool  100 . An operator may use their fingers or a suitable tool within the gap  124  to grab onto the handle  122  and remove the electronic coupler from the circuit board port. 
       FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   , collectively, illustrate a sequence of operations for removal of an electronic coupler by the electronic coupler removal tool of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. The following description may be explained in conjunction with the drawing and detailed description of  FIG. 1 . With reference to  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   , there is shown a sequence of operations performed using the electronic coupler removal tool  100  for removal of an electronic coupler  200  from a circuit board port  202 . In  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   , the electronic coupler  200  is a right-angled electronic coupler that has a specific design. However, the disclosure may not be so limited and in some embodiments, the design of the electronic coupler  200  may be different from the one that has been illustrated in  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   , without a deviation from scope of the disclosure. 
     With reference to  FIG. 2 a   , the electronic coupler  200  may be typically installed within the circuit board port  202  of a circuit board  204 . The circuit board port  202  may correspond to a communication port for an in-vehicle network and/or a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication network. Examples of the electronic coupler  200  may include, but are not limited to, a Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) bus coupler, a rear entertainment system (RES) coupler, and/or a Fakra connector. 
     The electronic coupler  200  may be plugged and locked into the circuit board port  202  provided on the circuit board  204  using a locking tab  206  coupled to the electronic coupler  200 . The locking tab  206  may be made up of the same or different material as that of the electronic coupler  200 . Alternatively, the locking tab  206  may be made up of a composite material with a metal center or other strengthening members. Initially when the electronic coupler  200  is plugged into the circuit board port  202 , the locking tab  206  may be biased in a locked state and may be configured to secure the electronic coupler  200  to the corresponding circuit board port  202  when in the locked state. The tab engaging portion  108  and the cable support portion  118  may be separated by the distance  120 . The distance  120  may be same as that between the second wall  104  and the third wall  106  and may correspond to a size of the electronic coupler  200 . In order to remove the electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 , the locking tab  206  may be need to be released from an initial locked state to an unlocked state. Also, a pulling maneuver may need to be applied in a specific direction to disengage the electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 2 b   , there is shown a maneuver to place the electronic coupler removal tool  100  such that the electronic coupler  200  is at least partially held within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  of the electronic coupler removal tool  100 . In some embodiments, the electronic coupler  200  may include a first coupler end  200   a  having a first size and a second coupler end  200   b  having a second size. The first size may be different from the second size. The electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  is configured to engage with the electronic coupler  200  at the first coupler end  200   a  and the second coupler end  200   b.    
     Movement of electronic coupler removal tool  100  is described with respect to an x-axis  250 , a y-axis  252 , and a z-axis  254  (i.e., z-axis is into and out of the page with regards to  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   ). A downward motion of the electronic coupler removal tool  100  along y-axis  252  toward the circuit board  204  is referred to as movement in a first direction  208 . An upward motion of the electronic coupler removal tool  100  along y-axis  252  away from the circuit board  204  is referred to as movement in a second direction  212 . Movement of the electronic coupler removal tool  100  along z-axis  254  out of the page with respect to  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c    is referred to as movement in a third direction  214 . In the exemplary embodiment, the electronic coupler  200  is coupled to a cable  210 , for example, at a connection point  211 . 
     To remove the electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 , the electronic coupler  200  is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 . To achieve this, the tab engaging portion  108  is positioned against the locking tab  206 . Then, in order to position cable  210  and/or connection point  211  at least partially within cable support portion  118 , at least a portion of the electronic coupler removal tool  100  is moved in the third direction  214 . Alternatively, or in combination with the motion in the third direction  214 , the electronic coupler  200  may be rotated around y-axis  252  in order to position cable  210  and/or connection point  211  at least partially within cable support portion  118 . Additionally, second wall  104  may function as a cable support portion for electronic couplers oriented such that the cable is coupled to first cable end  200   a  rather than second cable end  200   b . The electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  may be shaped to conform to the exterior profile of the electronic coupler  200 . More specifically, a width  256  of the electronic coupler  200  is substantially similar, although slightly smaller, than distance  120 . Therefore, when the electronic coupler  200  is positioned within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114 , locking tab  206  is held in an unlocked state. Typically, the circuit board port  202  includes a groove to receive the locking tab  206 . For example, the groove may be a recessed provision adapted to receive the locking tab  206  and to prevent removal of the locking tab  206  when the locking tab  206  is in the locked state. 
     With reference to  FIG. 2 c   , there is shown a maneuver performed using the electronic coupler removal tool  100  to remove the restrained electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 . This maneuver may be performed once the electronic coupler  200  is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  114  and locking tab  206  is released from the circuit board port  202  (i.e., is in the unlocked state). For the maneuver, the electronic coupler removal tool  100  may be rotated around x-axis  250  by pushing on handle  122  in a direction opposite to third direction  214  (i.e., into-the page with respect to  FIG. 2 c   ) to begin removal of the electronic coupler  200  from circuit board port  202 . The rotation may help the cable support portion  118  to lift up cable  210  attached to the electronic coupler  200  and thereby slightly disengage the electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 . In order to completely remove the restrained electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 , the electronic coupler removal tool  100  is pulled in second direction  212  relative to the circuit board port  202  to remove the electronic coupler  200  from the circuit board port  202 . 
       FIGS. 3 a  and 3 b    illustrate an alternative embodiment  260  of the electronic coupler removal tool  100  (shown in  FIG. 1 ). More specifically,  FIG. 3 a    is a front view of the electronic coupler removal tool  260  and  FIG. 3 b    is a bottom view of the electronic coupler removal tool  260 . The electronic coupler removal tool  260  includes a first tab engaging portion, for example, tab engaging portion  108  (also shown in  FIG. 1 ), and a second tab engaging portion  262 . In this embodiment, second tab engaging portion  262  extends from the first wall  102 . The electronic coupler removal tool  260  functions in substantially the same manner as the electronic coupler removal tool  100 , however, the electronic coupler removal tool  260  is capable of removing additional electronic couplers in addition to the electronic coupler  200  shown in  FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 c   . For example, the electronic coupler removal tool  260  can remove a right-angled electronic coupler having a width approximate to, but slightly smaller than a distance  264  and a locking tab positioned on a rear side of the electronic coupler (i.e., on a side of the electronic coupler adjacent to tab engaging portion  262  when electronic coupler removal tool  260  is in use). 
       FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic coupler removal tool, referred to hereinafter as second electronic coupler removal tool  300 . The second electronic coupler removal tool  300  may be different from the first electronic coupler removal tool  100 . More specifically, the second electronic coupler removal tool  300  may be suitable for removal of a straight electronic coupler or a double straight electronic coupler (e.g., two straight electronic couplers positioned adjacent each other). 
     The electronic coupler removal tool  300  may include a first wall  302 , a second wall  304 , a third wall  306 , and a tab engaging portion  308 . The first wall  302  may include a first end  310  and a second end  312 . The second wall  304  may extend substantially perpendicular from the first end  310  of the first wall  302  and the third wall  306  may extend substantially perpendicular from the second end  312  of the first wall  302 . The first wall  302 , the second wall  304 , and the third wall  306  may be joined with each other. The first wall  302 , the second wall  304 , and the third wall  306  may at least partially define an electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . The electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may be configured to slidably receive an electronic coupler. An example of the electronic coupler is provided in  FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   . The electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may have a C-channel shape that may accommodate and securely hold onto the electronic coupler plugged into a communication port on a circuit board. 
     The tab engaging portion  308  may extend substantially perpendicular from the second wall  304 . The tab engaging portion  308  may act as a wedge-shaped protruding member for an inner portion of the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . The tab engaging portion  308  may be configured to engage with a locking tab of the electronic coupler (see  FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   ) when the electronic coupler is positioned at least partially within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . In cases where the electronic coupler is held within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 , the tab engaging portion  308  may contact the locking tab and may be maneuvered to release the locking tab from a locked state to an unlocked state. 
     In accordance with an embodiment, the electronic coupler removal tool  300  may further include a stopper wall  316 . The stopper wall  316  may extend substantially perpendicular from the second wall  304 . The stopper wall  316  may be configured to facilitate positioning of the electronic coupler within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . The stopper wall  316  may be of a suitable strength and shape to provide an adequate support for removal of the electronic coupler, without causing any damage to a cable and/or the electronic coupler. The stopper wall  316  and the third wall  306  may be carefully placed to leave an adequate clearance in order to accommodate different electronic couplers whose sizes vary within a certain size range. In certain embodiments, the stopper wall  316  and the third wall  306  may be carefully placed to provide an interference fit with an outer profile of the electronic coupler. 
     The third wall  306  and the tab engaging portion  308  may be separated by a distance  318 . The distance  318  may be less than a distance  320  between the second wall  304  and the third wall  306 . The distance  318  may determine a maximum size of the electronic coupler that may be accommodated within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . The stopper wall  316  and the third wall  306  may help to lift up the electronic coupler once the tab engaging portion  308  disengages the locking tab, which is usually provided in the electronic coupler for a secure connection into the circuit board port. The electronic coupler may be one of a straight electronic coupler or a double straight electronic coupler. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment  360  of the second electronic coupler removal tool  300  (shown in  FIG. 4 ). The electronic coupler removal tool  360  is also configured for removing a straight electronic coupler. In the alternative embodiment, the electronic coupler removal tool  360  includes a first electronic coupler-receiving portion, for example, electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  (also shown in  FIG. 4 ), positioned at a first end  364  of the electronic coupler removal tool  360 . Furthermore, the electronic coupler removal tool  360  includes a second coupler-receiving portion  366  positioned at a second end  368  of the electronic coupler removal tool  360 . The electronic coupler removal tool  360  includes a first tab engaging portion, for example, tab engaging portion  308  (also shown in  FIG. 4 ), and a second tab engaging portion  370 . The electronic coupler removal tool  360  functions in substantially the same manner as the electronic coupler removal tool  300 , however, the electronic coupler removal tool  360  is capable of removing two sizes of electronic couplers. For example, a width  372  of first electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may be different from a width  374  of second coupler-receiving portion  366 . The sizes of first tab engaging portion  308  and second tab engaging portion  370  may also be different to facilitate removal of two different sizes of electronic couplers. 
       FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   , collectively, illustrate a sequence of operations performed using the electronic coupler removal tool of  FIG. 4  for removal of an electronic coupler from a circuit board port, in accordance with an embodiments of the disclosure. With reference to  FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   , there is shown a sequence of operations performed using the electronic coupler removal tool  300  for removal of an electronic coupler  400  from a circuit board port  402 . In  FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   , the electronic coupler  400  is a straight-angled electronic coupler that has a specific design. However, the disclosure may not be so limited and in some embodiments, the design of the electronic coupler  400  may be different from the one that has been illustrated in  FIGS. 6 a , 6 b , and 6 c   , without a deviation from scope of the disclosure. 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 a   , the electronic coupler  400  may be typically installed within the circuit board port  402  of a circuit board  404 . Examples of the electronic coupler  400  may include, but are not limited to, a MOST bus coupler, an RES coupler, and/or a Fakra connector. The circuit board port  402  may correspond to a communication port for an in-vehicle network and/or a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication network. The electronic coupler  400  may be plugged and locked into the circuit board port  402  provided on the circuit board  404  using a locking tab  406  coupled to the electronic coupler  400 . Initially when the electronic coupler  400  is plugged into the circuit board port  402 , the locking tab  406  may be biased in a locked state and may be configured to secure the electronic coupler  400  to the corresponding circuit board port  402  when in the locked state. 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 b   , there is shown a maneuver to place the electronic coupler removal tool  300  such that the electronic coupler  400  is at least partially held within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  of the electronic coupler removal tool  300 . In some embodiments, the electronic coupler  400  may include a first coupler end  400   a  having a first size and a second coupler end  400   b  having a second size. The first size may be different from the second size. In such a case, the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may engage with the electronic coupler  400  at the first coupler end  400   a  and the second coupler end  400   b.    
     The electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  of the electronic coupler removal tool  300  may be coaxially aligned with the electronic coupler  400  mounted on the circuit board port  402 . Thereafter, the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may be moved in first direction  208  to slide over an exterior profile of the electronic coupler  400  such that the tab engaging portion  308  contacts the locking tab  406 . Distance  318  is selected to hold locking tab  406  in an unlocked state when the electronic coupler  400  is positioned within electronic coupler-receiving portion  314 . 
     The electronic coupler  400  may be restrained within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  via the tab engaging portion  308 . In such a case, the electronic coupler  400  may be removably attached to the tab engaging portion  308 . More specifically, the electronic coupler  400  may be held in a grip of the tab engaging portion  308  such that the tab engaging portion  308  engages with the locking tab  406  of the electronic coupler  400 . Once the tab engaging portion  308  engages the locking tab  406  of the electronic coupler  400 , the locking tab  406  may be released from the circuit board port  402 . For example, a squeezing action from the sides of the second wall  304  and the third wall  306  may be applied to maintain the position of electronic coupler  400  within the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  during separation of the electronic coupler  400  from the circuit board port  402 . Typically, the circuit board port  402  may include a groove to receive the locking tab  406 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 c   , there is shown a maneuver performed using the electronic coupler removal tool  300  to remove the restrained electronic coupler  400  from the circuit board port  402 . This may be performed once the locking tab  406  is released from the circuit board port  402 . For the maneuver, the restrained electronic coupler  400  may be pulled in the second direction  212  relative to the circuit board port  402  to remove the electronic coupler  400  from the circuit board port  402 . In this case, the second wall  304  and the third wall  306  may act as grip members to maneuver the restrained electronic coupler  400  for removal from the corresponding circuit board port  402 . While pulling the electronic coupler removal tool  300  along with the electronic coupler  400  in the second direction  212 , the stopper wall  316  may engage with the electronic coupler  400  via the interlocking element  408 . Further, the stopper wall  316  may provide a support to the electronic coupler  400  during the removal of the electronic coupler  400  from the circuit board port  402 . The stopper wall  316  may be of suitable strength and shape to provide adequate support to the electronic coupler  400  during removal. The C-channel shape of the electronic coupler-receiving portion  314  may allow a cable  410  connected to the electronic coupler  400  to remain free from any restrain and damage. 
       FIG. 7  is a flowchart that illustrates an exemplary method for removal of an electronic coupler from a circuit board using an electronic coupler removal tool, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. With reference to  FIG. 7 , there is shown a flowchart  500  that depicts a method for the removal of the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) from the circuit board port ( 202 ,  402 ). The method performed using the electronic coupler removal tool ( 100 ,  260 ,  300 ) may start at  502 . The following description may be explained in conjunction with the drawings and detailed descriptions of the preceding figures. 
     At  502 , the electronic coupler removal tool ( 100 ,  260 ,  300 ,  360 ) for removal of the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) is provided. At  504 , the electronic coupler-receiving portion ( 114 ,  314 ,  366 ) may be coaxially aligned with the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) mounted on the circuit board ( 204 ,  404 ). At  506 , the electronic coupler-receiving portion ( 114 ,  314 ,  366 ) may slide over an external profile of the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ). In some embodiments, the exterior profile of the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) may include an interlocking element  408  that may be configured to detachably attach the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) to the tab engaging portion ( 108 ,  262 ,  308 ,  370 ). 
     At  508 , the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) may be restrained within the electronic coupler-receiving portion ( 114 ,  314 ,  366 ) via the tab engaging portion ( 108 ,  262 ,  308 ,  370 ). The tab engaging portion ( 108 ,  262 ,  308 ,  370 ) may engage with the locking tab ( 206 ,  406 ) to release the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) from the circuit board ( 204 ,  404 ). At  510 , the electronic coupler removal tool ( 100 ,  260 ,  300 ,  360 ) may be maneuvered to remove the electronic coupler ( 200 ,  400 ) from the circuit board ( 204 ,  404 ). 
     For the purposes of the present disclosure, expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural. Further, all joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, connected, and the like) are only used to aid the reader&#39;s understanding of the present disclosure, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the systems and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other. 
     Reference will now be made in detail to specific aspects or features, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or corresponding parts. 
     The foregoing description of embodiments and examples have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting to the forms described. Numerous modifications are possible in light of the above teachings. Some of those modifications have been discussed and others will be understood by those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described for illustration of various embodiments. The scope is, of course, not limited to the examples or embodiments set forth herein, but can be employed in any number of applications and equivalent devices by those of ordinary skill in the art. Rather it is hereby intended the scope be defined by the claims appended hereto. Additionally, the features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments.