Wire insertion and terminal crimping tool
US4534107A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53235
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for inserting a wire into a wire-receiving slot of a terminal and simultaneously crimping a U-shaped strain relief portion of the terminal onto the wire comprises a ram made up of a tool holder portion and a force transmitting portion. A crimping die and an inserter are mounted on the tool holder portion to crimp and insert during the stroke of the ram. A spring is mounted between the force transmitting portion and the tool holder portion and is preloaded to the extent that it will be compressed when a force F is exceeded, this force being the force required to crimp the strain relief portion of the terminal onto the wire. An actuator is provided which applies the required force to the force transmitting portion of the ram. The apparatus can be used to crimp and insert wires within a range of diameters.
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