Patent ID: 6428352
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A board mounting device comprising:a base having a planer surface, the planer surface lying in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of a support structure, the base having a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis having a first end and a second end; a first rigid tab including a first standoff affixed to the base and a first catch affixed to the standoff, the first catch engaging a first edge of the support structure upon movement of the device, relative to the support structure, in a direction towards the first end; a flexible tab secured to the device, the flexible tab extending towards the second end, the flexible tab having flexibility to allow deflection in a direction normal to the planer surface, the flexible tab having a portion that intersects the plane of the planer surface; a pedestal affixed normal to the base, the pedestal extending in a direction opposite that of the first rigid tab, the pedestal having a board support surface, the board support surface substantially parallel the plane of the planer surface; and a board hook affixed to the pedestal, the hook engaging a first edge of the board upon movement of the board, relative to the device, in a direction towards the first end.