Abstract: A clamp-squeezing apparatus for automatically urging a cable-engaging clamp of an electrical connector into clamping engagement with a cable is provided. The apparatus is particularly adapted for use in conjunction with wire-terminating apparatus. The squeezing apparatus comprises a movable carriage including a slidable plate on which is mounted a connector nest and pivotal squeezing arms having cam followers and squeeze jaws on opposed ends thereof. Upon movement of the carriage and nest into a desired position, the cam followers are urged by cam tracks in which they ride to urge the squeeze jaws together and squeeze the connector cable clamp into engagement with a cable.

Abstract: A clamp-squeezing apparatus for automatically urging a cable-engaging clamp of an electrical connector into clamping engagement with a cable is provided. The apparatus is particularly adapted for use in conjunction with wire-terminating apparatus. The squeezing apparatus comprises a movable carriage including a slidable plate on which is mounted a connector nest and pivotal squeezing arms having cam followers and squeeze jaws on opposed ends thereof. Upon movement of the carriage and nest into a desired position, the cam followers are urged by cam tracks in which they ride to urge the squeeze jaws together and squeeze the connector cable clamp into engagement with a cable.

Abstract: A mounting clip is provided which is adapted to mount an electrical connector or the like in a cutout in a mounting panel. The clips are mounted in place on the panel in pairs and securely engage end portions of a clip by a simple "snap" action without the need for tools or securing means such as screws or the like. The connector is readily disengaged from one of the clips by a simple clip-bending step effected by a tool such as a screwdriver, pen knife or the like, so as to free one connector end, whereafter the opposed connector end may be readily slid from engagement with the remaining clip without damaging the connector or the clips whereby they may be reused indefinitely.