System for handling electrical connectors by a vacuum-suction nozzle.

摘要

A system is provided for mounting a connector assembly (10) to a mounting surface (24) of an electrical apparatus (12) through the use of a vacuum-suction nozzle. The connector assembly includes a dielectric housing (14) adapted to be positioned adjacent the mounting surface. The housing has a plurality of terminal-receiving through passages (20). A plurality of electrical terminals (28) are mounted in the passages and include tail portions (30) projecting from first open ends of the through passages for interconnection to circuitry (32) of the electrical apparatus. A film (40) is secured to the housing covering second open ends of at least some of the through passages to provide a smooth surface area (42) for engagement by the vacuum-suction nozzle for manipulating and positioning the connector assembly. Preferably, the film has an adhesive on one side (44) thereof for securing to the housing.