Hand tool for terminating wires in a connector
US4575932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1529
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool of generally known kind and having a reciprocable ram mounted in a tool frame which defines a guideway for a connector extending transversely of the ram path. The ram has a wire pusher adapted to push a wire into a contact in the connector and the connector is stepped across the ram path so that on successive ram strokes wires can be inserted into respective contacts. Reversible indexing structure is provided comprising an index wheel (33) driven on withdrawal of the tool ram through a lost motion coupling (34) and a fork arm (54). The wheel (33) engages pitch pins (10) and precise indexing is controlled by a register pin (38) on a spring lever (39). A moveable slide (49) selectively engages the fork with opposite sides of wheel (33) to effect indexing in opposite senses.
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