Patent ID: 6353998
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for clamping a circuit component to a printed circuit board for soldering, and the component includes a plurality of leads for connection to corresponding pads provided on the printed circuit board, the method comprises the steps of:positioning the printed circuit board on a surface associated with a base of a clamping fixture so that the pads are left exposed; providing the fixture with a 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 for direct engagement with the leads of the component; pivoting the arm and the clamp away from the base and the printed circuit board while positioning the component between the clamp and the printed circuit board positioned on the base of the fixture; and releasing the arm and directly engaging the leads with the clamp so that the component is fixed in position on the printed circuit board and so that the leads are urged into engagement with the pads on the printed circuit board.