Wire sorting machine and method of sorting wires
US9317023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wire sorting machine includes a frame and a fixture held by the frame. The fixture is configured to support a cable having a plurality of wires. A positioning system is supported by the frame. A guidance system is supported by the positioning system. The guidance system has a camera viewing the fixture that is movable relative to the fixture. A wire manipulator is supported by the positioning system and is moved by the positioning system relative to the fixture. The wire manipulator is configured to engage the wires of the cable to position the wires relative to the fixture. A controller communicates with the positioning system and the guidance system. The controller operates the positing system to control a position of the wire manipulator relative to the fixture based on an image obtained by the camera.
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