Method and apparatus for aligning and press-fitting connector terminals into a substrate
US4316321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53261
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for aligning and press-fitting connector terminals into a substrate. The terminals are initially supported together by a bandolier strip, and an alignment tool aligns the terminals with apertures in the substrate to which the terminals will be press-fitted. A pressing tool engages the shanks of the terminals to fold the bandolier away from the terminals and thereafter press the terminals into the apertures.
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