RAM actuating mechanism in a press for terminating wires
US4924693A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 15, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/048
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a ram actuating mechanism in a press for terminating wires, or the like. The actuating mechanism imparts movement to the ram in two distinct portions. An air cylinder or other low pressure linear actuator is utilized to effect the relatively long stroke of the first portion of movement. The second portion of movement, which must overcome relatively high insertion forces but over a relatively short distance is effected by a cam and cam follower arrangement. This permits sufficient clearance between the terminating punch and die when the ram is retracted to pass other wire handling mechanisms while at the same time providing a relatively compact mechanism.
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