Adapter for positioning multi-conductor cable and electrical connector
US3986256A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53239
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wire positioning adapter for dressing wires from a multi-conductor cable to transverse terminal locations is disclosed. The adapter is used with a standard semi-automatic insertion apparatus which simultaneously attaches a pair of conductors to oppositely facing terminals. The adapter moves along a linear path with respect to the connector. Wires are laced across a wire positioning surface between the cable end and the terminals. The wires are allowed to longitudinally slip across this surface during movement of the adapter.
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