Abstract: An apparatus for automatically connecting prepared wires to a connector (plug or socket) is described. The prepared wires have a terminal on at least one end. A connector holder is provided for holding the connector in position. A chuck is provided for taking a prepared wire from a storage case. The wire is transferred to a rotator for correcting the rotational angle of the wire and its associated terminal. The wire is gripped by another chuck, which inserts it into the connector.

Abstract: A tool to facilitate latching of an electrical connector to a mating electrical connector comprises a main shaft and a tool head extending at an angle from the main shaft. The tool head includes a wedge which is insertable between a housing and a latch arm of the electrical connector, wherein the wedge can be urged forwardly to facilitate the latching of the electrical connector to the mating electrical connector.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector tool includes a hollow elongated housing comprised of two halves hinged together. The halves are closed around a female coaxial cable connector. When the halves are closed, a hexagonal hole is formed at one end, and another hole is formed at the opposite end. The hexagonal sleeve on the connector is snugly positioned in the hexagonal hole, and the cable is positioned through the opposite hole. The sleeve is rotated by turning the housing by hand. The housing is substantially wider than the sleeve on the connector, and includes a hexagonal outer surface, so that it may be easily gripped and turned by hand. In a second embodiment, the housing is provided as a built-in component on new connectors.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell system including an anode compartment and a cathode compartment separated by a membrane and electrode structure. This structure has an anode surface with a plurality of anodes in a side-by-side arrangement exposed to the anode compartment and a cathode surface with a plurality of cathodes in a side-by-side arrangement exposed to the cathode compartment. The anodes and cathodes are separated by a layer of ion exchange polymer and register with each other so that opposing pairs of anodes and cathodes form cells. The membrane and electrode structure further includes a plurality of current collector screens. The current collector screens have an anode contact area in contact with the anode, a cathode contact area in contact with the cathode and a feed through area extending between cells and crossing from the anode contact area to the cathode contact area to connect the anode and cathode of adjacent cells.

Abstract: In order to seal the plug-in region between a relay and a plug base, a peripheral sealing ring is integrally formed in one piece on the dimensionally stable plastic of one part using the two-component injection-molding process. The sealing ring is elastically deformed by latching elements which engage one in the other, thereby providing the desired sealing of the arrangement.

Abstract: A terminal inserting guide assembly includes a pair of guide hooks for guiding a terminal into a connector housing. A first upper guiding surface is formed at an upper end of a cut-out portion inside a first one of the pair of guide hooks. A terminal side guiding projection is formed in a second one of the pair of guide hooks. A second upper guiding surface is formed in the tapered extending portion. The terminal side guiding projection and the tapered extending portion are received in the cut-out portion of the first one of guide hooks, when the pair of guide hooks are closed, in their lateral direction, without a terminal.

Abstract: A solid high silicon cast iron elongated anode has a midpoint electrical connection keeping the connection as far as possible from the ends to combat the deleterious pencil effect. The anode is made by casting using a hollow or shell core to form a small axial hole extending from one end. The sand or foundry material of the core is removed and the wall of the hole at the blind end of the hole is at least partially finished to receive a diagonally split slug to which a lead wire is connected. Alternatively the hole is formed by a steel pipe which is left in place as a hole liner. The pipe may be supported by one or more chaplets. The slug is fastened in the blind end of the hole by a driving tool rotating a threaded headed bolt with both axial and rotational force to hold the connection in the blind end of the hole as it is secured in place. The hole is filled with a potting compound sealing the connection in the center of the solid cast iron anode.

Abstract: A cabling connection system provides cabling connection for an equipment box. A unit input connector is placed on the equipment box. A unit output connector is also placed on the equipment box. The unit input connector and the unit output connector are of identical shape and gender. A cover plate is placed on the equipment box over the unit input connector and the unit output connector. The cover plate has a first opening which allows access to the unit input connector and has a second opening which allows access to the unit output connector. The first opening is a different shape than the second opening. This results in the first opening acting as a first keying feature for the unit input connector and the second opening acting as a second keying feature for the unit output connector.

Abstract: A sacrificial anode and method of making a sacrificial anode are provided. The anode includes an extruded galvanically active metal rod and integrally formed end cap which has a cylindrically shaped portion with a threaded exterior surface. The anode is formed by extruding the rod, forging the end cap from the anchoring end portion of the rod, and machining the outer surface of the end cap to provide threads.

Abstract: A holding tool (40) is inserted into a retainer-attaching hole or a holding tool-accommodating space (22) with the holding tool (40) supporting a short-circuit terminal (15) therein. The short-circuit terminal (15) is inserted into a cavity (14) in a connector housing (10) by pushing a rear end of the terminal (15) through a handling aperture (23) by means of a pushing pin (45). Since the terminal (15) is inserted into the connector housing (10) from its lower side, a front opening of the cavity (14) can be formed into the smallest size so that a short-circuit-releasing member (31) can enter the opening (20). Extraneous substances hardly enter the cavity (14) in the connector housing (10) through the opening (20). Also, since the handling aperture (23) may be formed into the smallest size so that the pushing pin (45) can enter the aperture (23), the connector housing (10) becomes a small size.

Abstract: An insertion tool for inserting substrates having contacts disposed at their distal ends into a connection device and a method of use. The tool of the present invention is useful with any size substrate and contact, but is particularly useful for wires or fiber optic cable having small diameters with insufficient rigidity to withstand the connection force required to insert the contact into the connection device. The tool includes a pusher arm which engages the contact and forces the contact into the connection device. As the contact is inserted, the pusher arm is also inserted into the connection device and is subsequently removed from the connection device.

Abstract: A method for shifting a terminal which has been incompletely inserted into a terminal accommodating chamber of a connector housing of a connector for use in a wiring harness for motor vehicles to completely insert the terminal by the use of an inserted position correcting jig is provided. The method includes inserting a front end portion of the inserted terminal position correcting jig into an opening formed in a peripheral wall extending from a rear portion of the connector housing. The opening functions as a pivot center and has a correcting operation checking member therein to thereby shift the jig toward the housing pivoting on the opening. The jig is thus fitted with the rear end portion of the terminal which is still in an incompletely inserted state so as to shift the terminal to a completely inserted position and securely lock the terminal.

Abstract: A terminal insertion machine (10) is disclosed that automatically actuates the insertion head (14) when the lower tooling (24) senses that the circuit board (26) is in proper alignment for receiving the tabs (166, 168) of the terminal (20). The lower tooling (24) includes a locating member (82) that senses the presents of two spaced holes (156, 158) in the circuit board (26) that are to receive tabs of the terminal and a rod (138) that senses the presence of the portion (162) of the circuit board (126) between the two holes (156, 158). A controller responds to a signal that the portion (162) of the circuit board is present and concurrently, that both holes (156, 158) are properly positioned. Upon receiving this signal the controller automatically actuates the insertion head (14) to insert the terminal 20 into the circuit board (26).

Abstract: A surface mount electrical connector incorporating features to facilitate alignment of contact tails to contact pads on a printed circuit board. The contact tails are held together with a tie bar. Tabs on the tie bar are shaped to engage features on a blade of an alignment tool. The blade can be inserted into the small available on the printed circuit board, but can be easily manipulated for precise alignment of the contact tails.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling an electronic component, such as a ladder-type filter, having at least one element being held between terminal plates under pressure and stored in a case. First, the terminal plates are inserted in a cavity of a base so as to align the terminal plates along a direction of thickness thereof. Then, the element is inserted between the terminal plates in the cavity, and a spring plate is inserted in the cavity at an outside of one of the terminal plates. Thereafter, all parts inserted in the cavity are compressed by a presser along the direction of thickness so that an overall thickness of the parts is smaller than an inner size of the case. Then, the case is set on the base, and all parts are inserted from the cavity into the case simultaneously. Electrode surfaces of the element are not damaged since they are not in sliding contact with the terminal plates, and working efficiency is improved by this compressed insertion.

Abstract: A connector holding device (A) is provided which is adapted to hold a connector (C) having a terminal insertion opening formed on a rear face (40) thereof and a retainer attachment opening (45) formed on an upper or lower face thereof. The connector holding device includes a pivot member (20) having a distal end portion (20b) which is to be engaged with the retainer attachment opening (45) with the connector C being held by a connector holding portion (14). The distal end portion (20b) is formed with an inclined face (22). With the connector (C) being set in position, the inclined face (22) is engaged with the retainer attachment opening (45) in such a manner that the engagement depth gradually becomes greater along a terminal insertion direction.

Abstract: Electrical connector components, for example, a pin terminal constructed from a solid wire pin and a formed metal body, are attached to a web carrier and fed through an inductive heating station, thereby bonding the components together. The components are pre-treated with a conductive bonding material which can be cured, flowed, or set by applying heat. The web carrier may be wound on a first spool, fed through the inductive heating station, and wound onto a second spool, for ready feed to and from successive production steps. The temperature of the heating operation may be controlled by varying the speed of the web feed and the strength of the inductive field, so as to ensure repeatable, uniform heating, at a high economical speed. In addition, the tip of the pin can be cooled during the heating operation, to prevent heat damage or contamination of the pin.

Abstract: A connector support for a harness making machine comprises a clip member pivotly mounted to a base structure. The clip member comprises a rigid bar and a spring extending at an angle with respect to the bar. The bar and spring capture orthogonal surfaces of a connector against a connector receiving face and a lip of the base structure. A lower corner of the connector can be clipped behind the lip by biasing the connector against the bar which thus pivots causing the spring to push the connector down against the receiving face. This design enables easy and rapid mounting of a connector to the support structure, as well as easy ejection of the connector therefrom by an ejector pin. The support is for camming the connector on a conveyor system of a harness making machine for processing such as block loading etc.

Abstract: A terminal insertion guide includes a pair of one and another guide arms; and an upper guide wall located between said pair of guide arms and having a surface sloped downward for a terminal wherein the terminal is passed between the pair of guide arms and the upper guide wall to be guided into a terminal chamber of a connector housing. One or both of the pair of guide arms having a plurality of guide strips inclined upward for the upper guide wall. Thus, the terminal, even when inclined downward, can be surely guided into the terminal chamber of a connector housing.

Abstract: A press apparatus is described for forcefully pressing a connector (14, FIG. 1) against a circuit board (12) to press projections (34) of the connector into circuit board holes (22), which minimizes set up time. The press includes a pair of platforms (60, 62, FIG. 2) on which a circuit board with a connector thereon is laid, an upper tooling arrangement (102) mounted on a ram, and a lower tooling arrangement (100) mounted on a stationary base (78). When the ram is lowered, it causes the circuit board and the connector thereon to move down against the lower tooling arrangement, and then seat the connector. The force of the ram is transmitted through the connector and circuit board to the lower tooling arrangement, so in many cases the stroke of the ram does not have to be adjusted for the thickness of the particular circuit board or connector.

Abstract: A terminal insertion guiding apparatus includes an optical fiber sensor adapted to transmit light through a terminal cavity of the housing of a connector, thereby indicating to the operator a cavity into which a wire-crimped terminal is to be inserted. The apparatus is provided with a drive mechanism which drives the optical fiber to move back-and-forth in directions X and Y so as to position the optical fiber sensor correctly below a specified cavity. The drive mechanism is controlled by signals from a controller, which signals are indicative of positions of the optical fiber sensor. A pair of first guide rails extend in parallel in direction Y. A slider carries the optical fiber thereon and moves along the first guide rails. The slider is driven by a first belt arrayed between two pulleys to move along the first guide rails.

Abstract: A connector 1 is provided with first leads 3--3 protruding forward from a front surface of a connector main body 2 so as to constitute a longer lead row, and second leads 4--4 shorter than the first leads 3--3 and protruding forward from the front surface of the connector main body 2 so as to constitute a shorter lead row. The longer lead row is parallel to and spaced in a vertical direction from the shorter lead row. The connector 1 is held with an installation head 6. The connector 1 is horizontally transported until the protruding distal ends of the first leads 3--3 are positioned just above an end (i.e. terminals 14--14) of a printed circuit board 11 while the protruding distal ends of the second leads 4--4 are offset from the end (i.e. terminals 15--15) of the printed circuit board 11.

Abstract: The tool has a frame and a positioner. The frame has top and bottom guide rails that are suitably sized and located to be slidingly received in guide channels of a printed circuit board receiving cage. A locking latch is provided on the frame to stationarily, but removably latch the frame to the receiving cage. The positioner is movably attached to the frame and has a working head receiving area. The working head receiving area is adapted to removably mount any one of a plurality of working heads to the positioner. The positioner is adapted to move an attached working head to a desired location for inserting and/or removing an electrical contact in an electrical connector of the cage, or inserting and/or removing an electrical connector in the cage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-row right angle connector and a press block for installing the connector on a mounting substrate without soldering the contact pins. The connector legs comprise "eye of the needle" compliant interfaces that make electrical contact with the interior surfaces of the substrate's plated through holes. The press block is designed for use with a four-row right angle receptacle and locates rows 2, 3, and 4 on respective true grid positions and serves as a means for transmitting force from an external press to the contact pin tails. The contact tails in rows 2, 3, and 4 have a T-shaped shoulder that is pressed into a pocket in the press block. The insertion force is applied to the pins in row 1 by a corner having a radius matching the radius of the row 1 tails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus that connects and secures a battery pack to a battery powered vehicle and/or a battery charging device. The apparatus eliminates the use of the installer's hands on or near the battery cables or any other current carrying devices. The apparatus is comprised of a frame located around a perimeter portion of the battery pack, a first connector slidably coupled to the frame, a second connector coupled to the first connector and to a battery powered vehicle and/or a battery charging device, and a handle pivotally coupled to the frame and to the first connector for coupling the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: A machine (10) for inserting metal hold down clips into a connector housing (26) is disclosed. An improved positioning mechanism (14) is provided for accurately positioning the housing (26) with respect to the parts to be inserted. The positioning mechanism (14) includes a track (64) for receiving and guiding the connector housing along a feed path and through an insertion workstation (60) where the hold down clips are inserted. The track (64) is vertically movable by a servo motor (100) while an adjacent feed mechanism (160) positions the connector housing along the track. The adjacent feed mechanism (160) is coupled to the track so that it moves vertically with movement of the track but moves horizontally by means of a second servo motor (190) independent of movement of the track. Both servo motors are mounted to the frame (12) structure and, therefore, do not contribute to the mass of the moving mechanisms.

Abstract: The invention provides a tool having a handle and a hollow tool section having spaced-apart metal prongs mounted therein. The outer walls of the hollow tool section are adapted to engage the inner walls of the connector, and the metal prongs are adapted to enter the electrical sockets of the connector so as to allow the U-shaped retainer clip to be installed on the outer walls of the connector in a simple and easy manner.

Abstract: A shunt (20) for electrically joining terminal posts (12) each having a width (W) comprises a base (22) which is apertured (23) to freely receive the posts (12) therethrough, and arms (26) extending upwardly from opposite sides of the base (22) and converging to a constriction (28) between free ends (18) thereof. A dimension (D) of the constriction (28) is less than the width of the posts (12), whereby the posts may be captured between the free ends (18). The base (22) has ears (24) at opposite ends which extend beyond side edges (27) of the arms (26) and are adapted to be engaged by the tool (30). The tool comprises a body (32) and a separator (34) extending from the body. The separator (34) has a width (S) which is greater than the constriction dimension (D) but less than the width (W) of the posts. The separator (34) is insertable in the constriction (28) to resiliently deflect the arms (26) and thereby become engaged between the free ends (18) to frictionally retain the shunt (20) to the tool (30).

Abstract: A device for simultaneously receiving objects arranged in a first positional arrangement and for simultaneously delivering such objects arranged in a second positional arrangement, and a method of using such device. More particularly, the apparatus includes a plurality of movable object carriers which can slide freely relative to each other on a predetermined path and which can be brought into the position corresponding to the desired distances with a programmable positioning device. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus can be used in an installation for automatically inserting contact elements in supports for pin and socket connectors and enables the contacts of the pin and socket connectors to be mounted in positions corresponding to a freely chosen pattern.

Abstract: A machine (10) is disclosed for staking a multi-part connector housing together. The machine includes upper and lower die assemblies (26, 30) that are brought into engagement by means of a manually actuated ram (18). The connector and cable assembly (12) to be staked is held between a lower die nest (98) and an upper die face (130) that are spring biased toward each other. Lower staking pins (82, 84) are fixed with respect to the base (16) of the machine while upper staking pins (142) are fixed with respect to the ram (18). As the ram moves toward the base, the lower die nest (98) and upper die face (130), as well as the connector move downwardly toward and into staking engagement with the lower staking pins (82, 84). Concurrently, the upper staking pins (142) move toward and into staking engagement with the upper side of the connector.

Abstract: A tool for i) aligning a bore pattern on a wafer with a corresponding pattern in a connector, and ii) maintaining the alignment of the wafer bore pattern and the connector pattern as the wafer is inserted into the connector.

Abstract: A connector housing positioning unit includes a holding member for holding connector housings, a locking member for locking corresponding connector housings to the holding member, a shifting member for shifting the locking member between a clamping position for clamping the connector housing and a releasing position for releasing the connector housing, and a mounting member detachably fixed to a connector housing feeding apparatus that feeds the connector housings to a terminal inserting mechanism, for integrally carrying the holding member, locking member and shifting member.

Abstract: A system for marking elongated wire and for cutting the wire and stripping insulation therefrom comprising first structure operable to mark the wire; second structure operable to cut the marked wire and to strip insulation from the wire; the wire extending between and movable between the first and second structures, the first and second structure comprising separate stand-alone devices; and control structure, including external computer means, operatively connected with the first and second structures for controlling operation of the first and second structures in time sequence relation to wire movement therebetween, and/or to control wire marking, wire cutting, and insulating stripping length.

Abstract: Disposable tools for locating a power receptacle or a power pin within the corresponding port therefor in a header housing are disclosed. The tool for positioning a receptacle within a port includes a base having a positioning contour and a plug having an axis therethrough extending from the base. The plug is sized such that when the positioning contour on the base is engaged against at least two opposed lead-in surfaces about the port the plug extends into the barrel of the first receptacle to align the axis of the same with the axis of the port.The tool for positioning a pin within a port includes a sleeve having a central bore extending therethrough and an outer positioning surface thereon. The power pin is receivable in and retainable by the sleeve. The sleeve is sized such that when the positioning surface thereon engages against at least two opposed surfaces of the port the axis of the pin is retained in a predetermined relationship with the housing.

Abstract: A system for marking elongated wire and for cutting the wire and stripping insulation therefrom comprising first structure operable to mark the wire; second structure operable to cut the marked wire and to strip insulation from the wire; the wire extending between and movable between the first and second structures, the first and second structure comprising separate stand-alone devices; and control structure, including an external computer, operatively connected with the first and second structures for controlling operation of the first and second structures in time sequence relation to wire movement therebetween, and/or to control wire marking, wire cutting, and insulation stripping length.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of use for electrically connecting two printed circuit boards separated by an electrically grounded enclosure wall. The apparatus comprises a flexible, multi-conductor, flat cable that has exposed edge terminations on either end and an enlarged area comprising ground planes. The cable folds upon itself so that all three ground planes electrically connect so that after the cable passes through an opening in the wall and connects the printed circuit boards, the ground planes mechanically seal the opening and electrically shield the printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A high density connector for electrically connecting a high density cable to a matable electrical connector has a housing with a plurality of terminals provided therein. The terminals have sharp outer edges which enable the terminals to cooperate with a portion of the connector to provide the securing force required to retain the terminals in position. The positioning of the terminals in the housing is accurately controlled through the use of an alignment tool which is manufactured from a material which does not expand or contract when exposed to various environmental conditions. Therefore, the precise positioning of the terminals is guaranteed and is repeatable for many connectors.

Abstract: The invention provides an adapter for electrically connecting an electronic probe to an electronic device. A pair of jaws are slidably mounted on rails. Teeth protrude from the jaws in a position to engage the gaps between the leads of a fine pitch integrated circuit chip. A flex circuit has traces connecting exposed contacts on one end, which exposed contacts are located between the teeth. The contacts have the same pitch as the chip leads. A wire-filled elastomer is located over the exposed contacts. A screw passing through threaded bores in the jaws, draws the jaws toward each other, urging the teeth into the gaps to self-align the adapter, and compressing the elastomer, so that the wires in it connect each chip lead to one of the exposed contacts. A probe may be connected to a selected lead by connecting it to the appropriate through-hole.

Abstract: Cable-bundling equipment for cable-processing machines, wherein, a first cable slack can be finally bundled and withdrawn already properly oriented, while the bundling operation for a second cable slack continues to proceed and is not interrupted when a faulty cable is ascertained, with this equipment including a rotatable cable receptacle unit having first and second bundle clamps, wherein the first bundle clamps are associated with the reception of fault-free cables and the second bundle clamps with the reception of faulty cables; a first gripper, pivotable into three operative settings, which, in the first operative setting takes the cable from a second gripper provided for cable transport; the cable in the second operative setting of the first gripper is transferred to a first bundle clamp, or in the third operative setting of the first gripper to a second bundle clamp; the cable end to be transferred to the respective bundle clamp being transported extending perpendicular to the direction of movement of

Abstract: The apparatus enables grasping a predetermined number of objects infed in a row and placing the grasped objects into a row arrangement containing a predetermined spacing from one another. There are provided tools containing displaceable object carriers and non-displaceable object carriers. The objects which are present in a predetermined pattern spacing are received by one of the tools and transferred to the object carriers of another one of the tools. By shifting the object carriers the objects are placed in a desired pattern having a predetermined pattern spacing, then transferred to the one tool and further processed by such one tool. The apparatus is particularly suitable, for instance, for the mounting of contact elements in insulating bodies of plug and socket connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector assembly tool that performs three assembly functions on FC and ST type connectors having a factory installed fiber in response to moving a handle from a first to a second position, namely activating an optical fiber alignment device (a slider) to align an optical fiber of a given cable with a factory installed fiber in a connector and securing such alignment in place by crimping a crimp tube disposed about the cable sought to be connectorized while maintaining an abutment between the factory installed fiber of the connector and the optical fiber sought to be connected to the connector, such tool comprising a base, a car slideably disposed on the base moveable from a first to a second position, a handle pivotably mounted on the base slideably engageable with the car and moveable from a first to a second position, a stop device on the base engageable with the handle when the car is in the second position and a fiber holder affixed to the base and spaced apart from the car and stop devic

Abstract: A molded receptacle including an interior wall surface and screw threads formed on the interior wall surface by a mold core. The threads have a predetermined thread profile including root radii substantially corresponding to a desired thread standard and crest radii which are smaller than the root radii. The crests of the threads are deformable after molding to enable the mold core forming the threads to be stripped from the receptacle in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the threads to provide crests which are deformed from their original molded shape yet dimensioned to fall within the desired thread standard. The receptacle is utilized as a threaded socket having one or more electrical contact members. The socket includes a housing which can be formed as stated above including an interior side wall having the threads, a first closed end, a second open end and a first aperture formed through a portion of the housing.

Abstract: Disposable tools for locating a power receptacle or a power pin within the corresponding port therefor in a header housing are disclosed. The tool for positioning a receptacle within a port includes a base having a positioning contour and a plug having an axis therethrough extending from the base. The plug is sized such that when the positioning contour on the base is engaged against at least two opposed lead-in surfaces about the port the plug extends into the barrel of the first receptacle to align the axis of the same with the axis of the port. The tool for positioning a pin within a port includes a sleeve having a central bore extending therethrough and an outer positioning surface thereon. The power pin is receivable in and retainable by the sleeve. The sleeve is sized such that when the positioning surface thereon engages against at least two opposed surfaces of the port the axis of the pin is retained in a predetermined relationship with the housing.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a cable connector from a cable shroud. The cable and cable connector are connected to a cable shroud. The extraction tool must disengage the shroud locking tabs before the cable connector can be removed. The alignment members mate with the cable connector and, when fully inserted, disengage the shroud locking tabs. To remove the cable connector, the extraction tool must be firmly attached to the cable connector. This is accomplished by forcing the engagement pins into the engagement holes. The engagement pins are forced into the engagement holes by moving the actuator plate from the open position to the closed position causing the locking apparatus to force the engagement pins into the engagement holes.

Abstract: A programmable insertion tool is provided for inserting the contact pins of a pin header connector into plated through holes in a printed circuit board. The tool utilizes push pins of differing lengths to position selected contact pins to selected different depths thereby providing a make first, break last capability for these contact pins when connecting or disconnecting to a mating connector half.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for semi-automating the termination of randomly selected conductors (50) of a harness (48) into the correct cavities (44) of a connector (46) is disclosed and includes a fixture (34) to hold the connector (46), a light device (30) for positioning a spot of light (42) on a designated cavity (44) which is to receive either a moisture plug (87) or a randomly selected conductor (50) for termination, a computer (26) to provide control signals to move the spot to the correct cavity (44) and a voice data-link (28) connected to the computer (26) to verbally transfer information, including direction and confirmation, between the computer (26) and the operator.

Abstract: A wire transfer device for a harness making machine includes feed tracks (24) which carry a plurality of shuttle members (30). The shuttle members (30) are pushed down the tracks (24), and incrementally push the next shuttle member (30) further down. The shuttles (30) carry the wire for the harness further down the track (24) to further wire processing stations. When the wire shuttles (30) reach the elevator member 28, the shuttle member (30) is lowered to the level of the lower track (22), where it is pushed in the opposite direction via the air cylinder (34). The shuttle members (30) are thus continuously moving in a closed loop to move wires from a pick up position to a further processing station.

Abstract: A machine for inserting terminals (12) into housings (10) on an electrical device (4) comprises an inserting apparatus (34) in combination with a turntable assembly (32). The turntable assembly comprises a main turntable (38) and a plurality of secondary turntables (40) on the main turntable. The secondary turntables (40) are individually rotatable with respect to the main turntable (38) so that an electrical device (4) mounted on a secondary turntable (40) can be reoriented thereby to permit a wide variety of insertion operations to be performed on the device, for example, where the terminals (12) must be inserted into housings (10) arranged in two or more rows. The secondary turntables can be rotated to position each row in alignment with the fixed insertion machine (34).

Abstract: Apparatus for rotating an electrical lead through an angle of 180 degrees comprises a frame in surrounding relationship to a conveyor clamp in which the lead is held, rotating assemblies and a control system. The rotating assemblies are in alignment with each other and on each side of the conveyor clamp, and are movable from a remote position to a proximate position relative to the conveyor clamp. The rotating assemblies contain rotating clamps. The control system releases the lead from the conveyor clamp simultaneously with closure of the rotating clamps in the rotating assemblies. After rotation of the rotating assemblies, the lead is released by the rotating clamps and the conveyor clamp is closed to grip the lead in its rotated orientation.

Abstract: A process for preparing a cathode assembly comprising forming a hanger assembly by inserting an electrically conductive metal hanger core having a curved cross section into a metal tube jacket having a rectangular cross section such that the sides of the metal tube are displaced outward by the outer surface of the hanger core, effecting good electrical contact between the hanger core and the metal tube jacket. One edge of a metal sheet is rigidly attached to the metal tube jacket along its length, perpendicular to the tangent of the outer surface of the metal tube jacket. The cathode assembly produced according to this process has utility in a wide variety of electrolytic manufacturing processes, especially in the electrolytic refining of copper.