Patent ID: 6070319
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A mounting apparatus for mounting a connector on to a board with the use of a clip, comprising:a base;a board holder mounted on said base for holding said board so that said board extends in a first direction;a clip holder mounted on said base for holding said clip in a position opposite to said board in said first direction, said clip holder being movable relative to said board holder in said first direction;a connector holder mounted on said base for holding said connector between said board and said clip, said connector holder being pivotally moveable relative to said board holder and to said clip holder in said first direction and being turnable around a predetermined axis extending in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction;moveable control means connected to said connector holder and said clip holder for controlling a relative movement between said connector holder and said clip holder in said first direction; andangle control means coupled to said clip holder and said connector holder for controlling a holder angle of said connector holder as it pivots around said predetermined axis in accordance with said relative movement, whereby the connector holder may be pivoted to an angle where it can receive an edge of a board and then, pivoted to another position after it receives the board in order to hold the board at a desired working position.