A method and circuit module package for automated switch actuator insertion
provides automated assembly of circuit modules having an integrated switch
actuator, such as Secure Digital cards. A switch actuator is inserted
automatically into a circuit module package housing by a robotic
assembler. The housing and switch actuator have mating surfaces to retain
the switch actuator within the housing so that shipping and subsequent
assembly do not dislodge the switch actuator. The switch actuator/housing
assembly can be contoured such that the switch actuator/housing assemblies
may be stacked and then fed to a stack-loading feeder for joining of the
actuator/housing assemblies to the remainder of the circuit module package
housing. The switch actuator may be made from a material having a higher
melting point than the housing so that ultrasonic welding may be performed
on the circuit module package without joining the switch actuator
permanently to the circuit module package assembly.