Patent ID: 6077095
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A vertically installed edge clip for use with a printed circuit board having an edge and a surface portion, at least two locating holes of predetermined diameter being formed in the surface portion, consisting of:a planar body section having first and second distal ends;a planar edge section disposed on said first distal end of said planar body section, said planar edge section offset at a predetermined angle relative to said planar body section;at least first and second lead sections disposed on said second distal end of said planar body section, said at least first and second lead sections offset at a predetermined angle relative to said planar body section,said edge clip being vertically mounted on the printed circuit board by inserting said at least first and second lead sections in the at least two locating holes in the surface portion of the printed circuit board such that said planar edge section is proximate to the edge of the printed circuit board, said at least first and second lead sections facilitating maintaining proper alignment of said edge clip with respect to the printed circuit board.