Tool for inserting dual in-line packaged circuits into printed circuit board sockets

摘要

A tool adapted to assist in the placement of dual in-line packaged circuits (DIPs) into printed circuit board sockets. The tool includes a channel-shaped body having parallel sides of a springlike material each side having a gripper jaw attached to the lower edge thereof to grasp and support a dual in-line packaged circuit. A manually operated piston operates to force a DIP circuit which is properly oriented to the socket, into the appropriate location with the leads from the circuit placed in proper engagement with a printed circuit board socket. Operation of the piston also in addition to properly placing the circuit, also automatically disengages the tool from the circuit after placement has been effected.