Abstract: A swivel machine for wire processing includes a coiler arranged between a cutting-off/insulation-stripping unit and a second swivel arm. The cut length of wire whose leading wire-end has been processed is coiled by means of a coiling disk of the coiler. After the leading wire-end of the cut length of wire has been processed, it is grasped by the coiler. A belt drive then advances the wire by the desired length of the cut length of wire, and simultaneously the coiler coils the advancing wire into a coil. After the coiling operation, a linearly movable stacker unit grasps the coil, and the coiling disk releases the coil. After the trailing wire-end has been processed, the placement unit moves further in the wire advance direction to the deposit. While the trailing wire-end is being processed, and while traveling to the deposit, the coil is provided with a bind.

Abstract: A swivel machine for wire processing includes a coiler arranged between a cutting-off/insulation-stripping unit and a second swivel arm. The cut length of wire whose leading wire-end has been processed is coiled by means of a coiling disk of the coiler. After the leading wire-end of the cut length of wire has been processed, it is grasped by the coiler. A belt drive then advances the wire by the desired length of the cut length of wire, and simultaneously the coiler coils the advancing wire into a coil. After the coiling operation, a linearly movable stacker unit grasps the coil, and the coiling disk releases the coil. After the trailing wire-end has been processed, the placement unit moves further in the wire advance direction to the deposit. While the trailing wire-end is being processed, and while traveling to the deposit, the coil is provided with a bind.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for equipping plug housings with fitted-out cables includes an equipping installation downstream of a fitting-out installation and introduces each fitted-out cable end into a first or second plug housing according to an installation sequence. A feeder unit takes a cable loop from a transfer unit moved from the fitting-out installation and transfers the leading cable end to a transfer station and the trailing cable end either to a rotatable store unit or, to the transfer station when it is free. An equipping unit takes over the cable ends in succession at the second transfer station and introduces the cable ends into designed cells of the corresponding plug housings.

Abstract: A method for equipping plug housings with fitted-out cables includes an equipping installation downstream of a fitting-out installation and introduces each fitted-out cable end into a first or second plug housing according to an installation sequence. A feeder unit takes a cable loop from a transfer unit moved from the fitting-out installation and transfers the leading cable end to a transfer station and the trailing cable end either to a rotatable store unit or, to the transfer station when it is free. An equipping unit takes over the cable ends in succession at the second transfer station and introduces the cable ends into designed cells of the corresponding plug housings.

Abstract: A method and a device for sealing off one or more channels formed in an electric connector places a plug in a channel using a plug support receiving the plug from a plug feeder, and a guide and thruster for transferring the plug from the plug support through the guide and into the channel. The guide and the connector can have conforming adjacent faces. The plug support can have multiple orifices for transferring a first set of plugs to a connector while being loaded with a second set of plugs for transfer to another connector.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for equipping plug housings with fitted-out cables includes an equipping installation downstream of a fitting-out installation and introduces each fitted-out cable end into a first or second plug housing according to an installation sequence. A feeder unit takes a cable loop from a transfer unit moved from the fitting-out installation and transfers the leading cable end to a transfer station and the trailing cable end either to a rotatable store unit or, to the transfer station when it is free. An equipping unit takes over the cable ends in succession at the second transfer station and introduces the cable ends into designed cells of the corresponding plug housings.

Abstract: A method and a device for sealing off one or more channels formed in an electric connector places a plug in a channel using a plug support receiving the plug from a plug feeder, and a guide and thruster for transferring the plug from the plug support through the guide and into the channel. The guide and the connector can have conforming adjacent faces. The plug support can have multiple orifices for transferring a first set of plugs to a connector while being loaded with a second set of plugs for transfer to another connector.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for equipping plug housings with fitted-out cables includes an equipping installation downstream of a fitting-out installation and introduces each fitted-out cable end into a first or second plug housing according to an installation sequence. A feeder unit takes a cable loop from a transfer unit moved from the fitting-out installation and transfers the leading cable end to a transfer station and the trailing cable end either to a rotatable store unit or, to the transfer station when it is free. An equipping unit takes over the cable ends in succession at the second transfer station and introduces the cable ends into designed cells of the corresponding plug housings.

Abstract: A taping section of a harness making machine comprises a taping device, two conveyors and a bridging conveyor positioned therebetween. The bridging conveyor allows passage of pallets that carry nodes of a harness from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. Once a node has passed over from the first to the second conveyor, the bridging conveyor is vertically removed by the piston rod to allow the taping device to be positioned between the conveyors. The harness is received in a slot of the taping device which tapes the harness whilst it is axially moved by the conveyors until the second pallet reaches the taping device. The taping device is removed, the bridging conveyor inserted and the procedure continues as described above for taping the second section of of harness between the nodes. A simple automated procedure for taping harnesses is thus provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for preparing or making electrical harnesses. The machine includes a plurality of crimping stations situated along a horizontal linear conveyor (5) that moves clamps (6) holding lengths of wire (28). Each crimping device includes a tool (1) that is fed with terminals (50) from a reel (3). The tool (1) includes a fixed matrix (9, 10) and a moving punch (12, 13). The machine includes a press (4) that is movable in translation relative to the crimping tool in a direction parallel to the conveyor. The crimping tool includes means for holding the punch in a high position and the machine includes a servo-controlled actuator for driving the moving press. The technical field of the invention is that of manufacturing electrical harnesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for producing electrical harnesses. The machine comprises: a rectilinear main conveyor (1) suitable for moving clamps (2) for transferring the ends (4, 5) of lengths (3) of wire; a bench (9); and a station (6) for loading lengths (3) of wire and situated on a first side of the main conveyor, while the loop-forming portions (3a) of said lengths of wire are situated on a second side of the main conveyor. The machine also includes a fixed rectilinear transverse slideway (13) orthogonal to the main conveyor and forming a support for guiding components (18, 19, 20, 21) in translation. The machine further includes a device for moving and positioning components on the slideway, and a clamp (40) for inserting the ends of the lengths of wire, which clamp is mounted on a support that is movable in rotation and in translation relative to an axis (YY) that is orthogonal to the main conveyor and to the slideway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and to apparatus enabling electrical wire harnesses to be built up. Apparatus for building up and binding branches (11, 2, 13) of a ramified harness (10) of conductor wire runs (1, 14, 15) comprises at least two colinear main conveyors (18, 26) having a common longitudinal axis (XX.sub.1); each of said main conveyors is adapted to displace supports for groups of ends in two opposite directions; said apparatus comprises at least one binding device situated close to one of said conveyors, and it comprises means for permutating the order of the supports of groups of ends along said axis (XX.sub.1); said apparatus comprises means for both-way transfer of said supports of groups of ends from one of said main conveyors to the other of said main conveyors, and it comprises means for controlling and monitoring the displacements of said conveyors independently from each other, through predetermined distances.

Abstract: A method of automatically manufacturing cable harnesses, and an apparatus and assembly for implementing the method. The assembly includes a main conveyor capable of transporting wires by means of transfer clamps, a secondary conveyor capable of transporting unique transfer trays, themselves capable of receiving at least one component. Transfer trays are loaded into the secondary conveyor, where they pass through a component loading station for receiving components, then the trays travel to an insertion zone. The insertion zone includes a device for transferring the loaded trays from the secondary conveyor to the main conveyor, where the components receive the wire ends for forming the cable bundles. The formed bundles are then transferred away from the insertion zone by the main conveyor.

Abstract: A translational/rotational support member conveying system including at least one basic conveyor (CE) consisting of two shields (1,2) each provided with opposed rectilinear (10) and/or circular (11) guide channels, as well as a translating and/or rotating notched belt (3) moving near the guide channels. The system further includes one or more support members (4) with two or more lower pegs (41) engaging the guide channels and the belt notches (30,31) in order translationally and/or rotationally to drive and guide said support member(s) (4). The system may be used in a flexible linear wiring assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guiding method and device for the automatic introduction of a male piece into a female piece. The pieces are of general cylindrical or prismatic shape of given axis and are mounted on supports permitting their displacement with respect to each other according to three orthonormal axes of translation, one of which is parallel to axis and constitutes the introduction axis. The male piece is mounted so as to be flexible in rotation about two other axes with respect to its support and the device comprises a guide for guiding in relative movement and along a plane perpendicular to the introduction axis above the socket of the female piece, so as to cover part of the opening thereof, and when the male piece is brought into abutment against said guide, the piece is inclined of a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing electrical wiring looms comprises temporary holding clips (11) for the wire ends with a high holding capacity, located on the linear conveyor between the transfer clips and an insertion station. The temporary holding clips comprise a base (14) carrying the clip body (15) which has recesses (16) separated by walls (17). The walls have at least one retaining lip (21) extending substantially along the opening (16A) of recesses (16). The flexible tubing (18) with predetermined length can be flattened and inserted into the recesses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for automatically stamping license plates, in particular for automotive vehicles, comprising a motor and a flywheel solidly joined to the machine frame for the purpose of activating a stamping system with punch and die using a clutch system. The clutch system is a non-slipping rotary system formed by a cam mounted in idle on the motor shaft.