Jose D Devera

US Patent:

20140069844, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Mar 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/826072

Inventors:

Jose DeVera - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

MEDTRONIC, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H01L 21/673

US Classification:

206707

Abstract:

A circuit board magazine for carrying electronic articles, such as printed circuit boards and the like having a plurality of slots arranged in stacked parallel relationship for receiving the electronic articles is provided. The plurality of slots are formed as a pair of oppositely facing recessed regions extending along the length of the device. Each of the slots includes a recessed region that receives an edge of the printed circuit boards. An engagement mechanism is mounted at an open end face of the device. The engagement mechanism includes a retention bar and a spring-loaded lever that is pivotally mounted for automatic movement to a raised inoperative position to disengage the retention bar and permit the bar to swivel freely. In a retracted position, the retention bar permits passage of the printed circuit boards through the open end face. In the closed position, the retention bar prevents movement of the circuit boards from the interior of the device.