Pick-and-place cap for connector having bail latches

摘要

A pick-and-place cap is provided for a connector having bail latches. The pick-and-place cap includes an elongate board having upper and lower surfaces. Two catches are formed on opposite end portions of the board and extend from the lower surface thereof. Each catch forms a barb for engaging a corresponding latch of the connector thereby attaching the pick-and-place cap to the connector and securing the latches with respect to the connector. Two grooves are defined in the upper surface of the flat board between a middle portion and each of the end portions to allow pivotal movement of the middle portion with respect to the end portions which drives the end portions to disengage the catches from the latches and thus releasing the latches and the connector. A collapsible, hollow barrel is formed on the lower surface of the middle portion to support the middle portion at a position where the catches remain engaged with the latches. When an external force acts on the middle portion, the hollow barrel collapses, allowing the middle portion to move to a position where the catches are forced to disengage from the latches.