Modular press tool for assembling and terminating electrical connectors
US5074032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53235
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular press tool is provided for assembling an electrical connector assembly which includes a modular rear housing component and a mateable modular front housing component defining a front-to-rear axis, and for terminating terminals in the connector assembly in response to mating of the housing components in the direction of the axis. The housing components are capable of being in different sizes and termination configurations. The modular press tool includes a base, and an anvil projecting from the base for positioning a rear housing component of the electrical connector assembly. Interchangeable tooling are mountable on the anvil for accommodating modular rear housing components of different sizes and termination configurations. A ram is movably mounted on the base for movement toward and away from the anvil. The ram is engageable with a front housing component of the electrical connector assembly and includes interchangeable tooling for accommodating modular front housing components of different sizes and termination configurations.
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