Electrical terminal applicator with a composite frame
US9601890B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53235
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical terminal applicator with a molded frame composed of a polymer base material mixed with 10% to 25% total weight of a reinforcing material such as glass fiber or carbon fiber. Prior to injecting the mixture into a mold, steel inserts for attaching various components are installed in the mold. A feed mechanism feeds a terminal strip into a crimp region. A plunger with a crimp punch reciprocates vertically within a plunger channel in the frame. An anvil is mounted to the base plate and extends into the crimping region. The punch and anvil are shaped to crimp the terminal to the wire conductor.
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