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Cable harness assembly apparatus

US4570326A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1983
Grant dateFeb 18, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2003

Classification

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

Abstract

A cable harness assembly apparatus has a press assembly defining a workstation and an index frame assembly moveable transversely through the workstation. A plurality of connector receiving fixtures are adjustably spaced along the index frame with a plurality of cable clamping fixtures interspersed with the connector carrying fixtures. At least one of the connector carrying fixtures is provided with cable cutting means which, when actuated, sever the cable simultaneously with termination thereof by the last connector of the harness.

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