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Apparatus and process for installing IDC connectors onto a ribbon cable

US4486949A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateDec 11, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53217
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and process for assembling connectors to a flat or ribbon-type cable. The apparatus employs rams supporting respective cover members and connector bodies arranged at opposing sides of a cable. The rams are driven toward each other to assemble the connector body to the cover member with the cable sandwiched therebetween. An extraction member is utilized to support the assembled connector as the rams are withdrawn.

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