Patent ID: 6189210
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A fixture in combination with a printed circuit board and a circuit component, for use in soldering the circuit component to the printed circuit board, wherein the circuit component includes a plurality of leads for connection to corresponding pads provided on the printed circuit board, and wherein the fixture comprises:a base having a surface which receives the printed circuit board so that the pads are exposed; anda clamp assembly fixed to the base and including an arm which is pivotally associated with the base and a clamp which is attached to and which extends from the arm, wherein the clamp is in direct engagement with the leads of the circuit component and wherein the leads of the circuit component are received between the clamp and the pads on the printed circuit board so that the leads are in direct engagement with the pads on the printed circuit board.