Connector loading assembly for electrical connector assembling machine
US11545803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembling machine includes a connector strip distribution unit including a reel cradle for holding a reel of the connector strip and a roller for rotating the reel of the connector strip to unwind the connector strip from the reel. The electrical connector assembling machine includes a connector strip feed unit including a feeding device configured to index the connector strip through a feed track in successive feed strokes. The electrical connector assembling machine includes a connector strip notching unit including a notching device configured to cut notches in the connector strip at designated locations. The electrical connector assembling machine includes a contact loading unit loading contacts into the connector strip and an electrical connector separating unit for separating the electrical connector from the connector strip.
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