KR20080005408U - An assembly jig of memory module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a jig for mounting a memory module, which has a simple structure and whose structure is improved to prevent breakage of a contact portion of a memory module in a process of guiding a connection operation between a socket and a memory module on a motherboard.

The jig is mounted on the motherboard and is provided with a jig main body having at least one long hole for entering the memory module in a horizontal direction, and facing each other on the upper sides of both ends of the jig main body so as to be rotatable and interlocked by interlocking means. It is installed and the clamping portion having a roller member that is movable up and down when in contact with the upper surface of the memory module on one side, and accommodated inside the clamping portion is rotatably installed by coupling pins and one end is in contact with the upper movement of the roller member The rotary ball is rotated around the fixing pin, and the lower part of the clamping part is coupled to the other end of the rotating ball is provided with an ejector provided to be protruded to the outside when the rotary ball is rotated in contact with both sides of the memory module.

According to the present invention, after the manufacturing process of the memory module is completed, the process of testing the abnormal state before mounting on the motherboard, while holding the upper side and both sides of the memory module to induce entry into the long side, and also In the detachment process, the guide process by the surface contact is made smoothly and has a useful effect of preventing breakage of the contact part.

Description

Jig for mounting memory module {AN ASSEMBLY JIG OF MEMORY MODULE}

1 is a perspective view showing a mounting jig of an existing memory module.

Figure 2a, 2b is a state diagram showing the process before and after the memory module is coupled to the motherboard by the mounting jig of the existing memory module, respectively.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing another example of a mounting jig of a conventional memory module.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing a mounting jig of a memory module according to the present invention.

5 is a view showing a clamping portion of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a use state showing a state in which the jig of the present invention is coupled to the motherboard.

7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the memory module is divided into before and after the memory module is coupled to the motherboard through a mounting jig according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

50: motherboard 55: socket

205: jig body 205a: long hole

210A, 210B: Clamping Part

220: cover (clamping part)

225: roller member 230: rotary ball

235 fixing pin 240 ejector

242: hanging groove

250A, 250B: 1st and 2nd rotation

255: link member M: memory module

M1: Fitting Groove

The present invention relates to a mounting jig for mounting a memory module, and in particular, the insertion and withdrawal operation of connecting to a socket on a motherboard for testing the memory module is smoothly performed, and also prevents damage to the contact area of the memory module. It relates to a mounting jig for a memory module, the structure of which has been improved.

In general, a memory module is composed of a plurality of IC chips and other devices fixed on a single board to form an independent circuit, and since such a memory module plays an important role among various components mounted on a motherboard, Before the process is completed and mounted on the motherboard, the abnormal state is tested by the handler.

The conventional handler is a jig for connecting the sockets located on the motherboard and the memory modules to be tested to form an electrically connected circuit. The structure of the test jig for the memory modules is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Likewise, the locking tool 20 having the fitting protrusion 22 which can be fitted with the fitting groove M1 formed on the side surface of the memory module M on both sides of the jig main body 10 is rotatably installed in the center. A plurality of long holes 12 are formed to pass through the memory module M, and the link member 40 is connected to the outer side of the locking hole 20 so as to interlock with each other.

The memory module M passed into the long hole 12 has a structure that is slot-coupled with the socket 55 on the motherboard 50.

In addition, the connecting shaft 30 is coupled to the upper end of the locking mechanism 20 is coupled to each other so as to interlock.

The mounting jig of the existing memory module having such a structure is locked by the fitting protrusion 22 of the side surface of the memory module M inserted into the long hole 12 of the locking mechanism 20 As it enters downward by the rotation operation, it is coupled with the socket 55 of the motherboard 50 to form a circuit, and then the performance of the memory module M can be tested.

By the way, the existing mounting jig may be damaged by the impact generated in the process in which the fitting groove (M1) of the memory module is in contact with the fitting protrusion 22, thereby reducing the defective rate of the memory module during the test process There was a problem that acts as an increasing factor.

As a prior art for solving this problem, disclosed in Korean Utility Model No. 2005-0015296, "Testing jig of a memory module," to which the applicant has been filed, and seated on the motherboard 50, as shown in FIG. And a jig body 100 in which a plurality of long holes 102 are formed in a horizontal direction so as to be connectable with the socket 55, and both supporters 120 axially rotatably coupled to both end portions of the jig body 100. And, the lower portion is formed of a lever portion 130 that penetrates the inside of the both side support 120 and is rotatably coupled by pin coupling and elastically supported in one direction by the elastic force of the spring member 137.

The end of the support 120 is provided with a roller member 125 that is rotatable in contact with the upper surface of the memory module.

However, the mounting jig for a conventional memory module is not only easy to assemble the spring member having an elastic force, but also there is a fear of side damage of the memory module as the locking projection contacts the side surface of the memory module by the spring member's elastic force. .

In addition, due to the complex structure, such as two or more rotation shafts are installed in the coupling structure between the lever portion and the support portion, there is a fear that a malfunction may occur, there was a troublesome assembly process.

The present invention is proposed to solve the above problems in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, the purpose of which is made of a simple structure for improving the contact structure between the mounting jig and the memory module for the installation of the memory module for preventing damage caused by impact To provide a jig.

The present invention for achieving the above object is a jig main body is mounted on the motherboard and formed with at least one long hole capable of entering the memory module in the horizontal direction,

A clamping part installed on both sides of the jig main body so as to be rotatable and interlocked, the clamping part having a roller member movable upward and downward when contacted with an upper side of the memory module;

A rotating hole accommodated in the clamping part and rotatably installed by pin coupling, and one end of which is in contact with the upper member of the roller member to rotate about the pin;

It is installed on the lower portion of the clamping portion and coupled to the other end of the rotating sphere is provided so that it can be projected to the outside when the rotating sphere is provided with an ejector in contact with both sides of the memory module.

In another feature of the present invention, the engaging groove is formed on one side of the ejector,

The other end of the rotating sphere is fitted into the engaging groove is interlocked.

In another feature of the present invention, the interlocking means and the first and second rotating pieces are rotatably coupled to each of the two clamping portion,

Both ends are provided with link members rotatably linked to both ends of the first and second rotating pieces.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the memory modules, the motherboard, and the sockets described above have the same structure, and thus the same reference numerals will be omitted. .

When the mounting jig for the memory module according to the present invention is described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, the structure is mounted on the motherboard 50, and the long hole 205a capable of entering the memory module M in the horizontal direction. ) Is provided on the jig main body 205 and at least one upper end surface of the jig main body 205 is installed to be rotatable and interlockable through the interlocking means, the upper side of the memory module (M) on one side The clamping parts 210A and 210B having the lower movable roller member 225 and the clamping parts 210A and 210B are accommodated in the clamping parts 210A and 210B and rotatably installed by coupling the fixing pins 235, and one end of the roller member is mounted. 225 is rotated around the fixing pin 235 is moved in contact with the upper side, and is installed in the lower portion of the clamping portion (210A, 210B) and coupled to the other end of the rotary sphere 230, the rotary sphere Both sides of the memory module M are provided to be protruded outwardly when the 230 is rotated. Is provided with an ejector 240 is in contact.

In more detail, the jig main body 205 is formed with a plurality of holes 205a enough to accommodate the socket of the motherboard 50, and detachable by bolts on the motherboard 50 at each corner. It has a structure to be bonded.

When the roller members 225 of the clamping parts 210A and 210B are in contact with the upper surface of the memory module, the roller members 225 may be moved upward to be in contact with one end of the rotary hole 230.

The rotary hole 230 is received in the clamping portion (210A, 210B) and the pin is coupled to the fixing pin 235 to be rotatable, one end is installed so as to be located above the roller member 225 and the other end is ejector It has a structure that is fitted to the upper side of the 240.

The fixing pin 235 is pin-coupled to the bent portion of the rotating ball 230, which is bent, it is coupled so that the center of gravity is located above the lower portion so as to return again when the contact of the roller member 225 is released.

That is, the ejector 240 has a locking groove 242 is formed so that the other end of the rotary hole 230 is fitted on one side, and one end is mounted to both sides of the clamping portion (210A, 210B) so that In accordance with the rotation of the rotary sphere 230 has an operating structure that is inserted into and separated from the fitting groove formed on the side of the memory module selectively.

In addition, the clamping portion (210A, 210B) has a structure that can be detachably integrally by a fastening member such as a bolt or screw cover 220 is detachable in the front for the coupling of the rotary ball 230 and the ejector 240 have.

The interlocking means includes first and second rotating pieces 250A and 250B rotatably coupled to outer surfaces of the cover 220 of both clamping parts 210A and 210B, and the first and second rotating pieces 250A. Link members 255 are rotatably linked to both ends at 250B, and the link members 255 are linked to each other when the two clamping parts 210A and 210B are rotated, so that both clamping parts 210A, 210B) is linked together at the same time.

The roller member 225 may have a structure in which the shaft of the roller member is supported to be movable up and down along the sliding hole 222 formed inside the cover 220 so that the roller member 225 can be moved up and down.

Referring to the operation of the present invention having such a structure is as follows.

The mounting jig for mounting the memory module of the present invention is assembled integrally using a bolt after seating the jig main body 205 on the motherboard 50 so that the long hole 205a is positioned at a position coinciding with the socket 55. Then, the completed memory module (M) is entered through the long hole 205a from the upper side to the lower side of the jig main body 205 assembled on the motherboard 50, the clamping parts (210A, 210B) of both sides inside By rotating to guide the entry operation of the memory module (M).

At this time, as the memory module (M) enters the long hole (205a) and is coupled to the socket 55 on the motherboard 50, the user rotates the clamping parts (210A, 210B) on both sides inwards In addition, the locking protrusion 135 is inserted and does not protrude to the outside, and the roller member 225 of the supporter 120 is pressed while being in surface contact with the upper edge of the memory module M.

At the same time, the roller member 225 is moved to the rotary sphere 230 while being in contact with the upper edge of the memory module (M) to rotate the rotary sphere 230, the rotary sphere 230 is fitted while rotating The combined ejector 240 is brought out to the outside operation.

Subsequently, as the ejector 240 comes out from both sides of the clamping parts 210A and 210B, the end of the ejector 240 is inserted into the fitting grooves formed at both sides of the memory module, thereby guiding the downward entry operation of the memory module. .

Subsequently, as the upper side of the memory module M guided by the roller members 225 and the ejector 240 of the clamping parts 210A and 210B is in contact with the lower side of the roller member 225, the pressing force is transmitted. The end of the ejector 240 enters the long hole 205a of the jig main body 205 while holding both sides of the memory module, and is slot-coupled with the socket 55 on the motherboard 50 to form a circuit. do.

Subsequently, after the user checks the abnormal state of the memory module M, the clamping parts 210A and 210B on both sides are flipped out to release the coupling between the memory module M and the socket 55 again. The end of the ejector 240 is lifted while holding both sides of the memory module, and then as the roller member 225 is released from the contact with the memory module, the rotating hole 230 is returned to its original position and moved outward. The projecting ejector 240 is returned to the inside of the clamping parts 210A and 210B which are original positions.

The present invention as described above has a simple structure and relates to a jig for mounting a memory module whose structure is improved to prevent damage to the contact portion of the memory module in the process of guiding the connection operation between the socket on the motherboard and the memory module. According to the present invention, the present invention induces entry into the long hole while gripping the upper side and both sides of the memory module in the process of testing the abnormal state after mounting the motherboard after the manufacturing process of the memory module is completed. In the detachment process of the memory module, the guide process by the surface contact is made smoothly, which has a useful effect of preventing breakage of the contact portion.

In addition, the jig of the present invention is made of a simple structure has the advantage that it is easy to assemble and there is no fear of malfunction.

Claims (3)

A jig main body 205 mounted on the motherboard 50 and having at least one long hole 205a formed therein for entering the memory module M in a horizontal direction; It is provided on both sides of the jig main body 205 and installed to be rotatable and interlocked by interlocking means, and has a roller member 225 that is movable up and down when in contact with an upper side of the memory module M on one side. Clamping parts 210A and 210B, A rotary hole 230 accommodated in the clamping parts 210A and 210B and rotatably installed by pin coupling, and one end of which is rotated about the pins when the upper end of the roller member 225 moves upward; It is installed on the lower portion of the clamping portion (210A, 210B) and is coupled to the other end of the rotary hole 230 is provided to be protruded to the outside during the rotation of the rotary hole 230 is in contact with both sides of the memory module (M) Jig for mounting the memory module, characterized in that it comprises an ejector (240). The method according to claim 1, A locking groove 242 is formed at one side of the ejector 240, The jig for mounting the memory module, characterized in that the other end of the rotary hole 230 is fitted and interlocked in the engaging groove (242). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The interlocking means includes first and second rotating pieces 250A and 250B rotatably coupled to the both clamping parts 210A and 210B, respectively. And a link member (255) having both ends rotatably linked to the first and second rotating pieces (250A) (250B).

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