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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
May. 23, 2000
Hiroshi Yagawa, Tokyo, JP;
Tyco Electronics AMP K.K., Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
A rivet coupling device has a connector holder unit which carries connectors and a board . A supporting die is disposed beneath the connectors , and an upper tool unit is disposed above the connectors . The upper tool unit can be lowered in order to couple rivets . In conjunction with this movement, a link mechanism is actuated to move a cam plate , whereby the supporting die is raised slightly by cam projections , so that the rivets extending through the connector are deformed between crimpers on the upper tool unit and the supporting die . Prior to rivet coupling, a slight gap is formed by the spring terminals between the board and the connector . After rivet coupling is performed, this gap is eliminated without deforming the board