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Wire positioner for terminal attaching machine
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A wire positioner for controlling both the transverse and vertical movement of the free end of a stripped wire preparatory to being crimped to the ferrule portion of an electrical connector includes a retractable vertical guide which cooperates with a stationary guide to limit transverse movement of the wire, and a horizontally disposed member which is downwardly movable to force the conductor downwardly between said vertical guides to a position in close proximity to the electrical connector.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wolyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A wire positioner for guiding a stripped wire for attacH-ment of a terminal on the end thereof by a terminal attaching device comprising: a frame fixedly mounted on said terminal attaching device; a first member fixedly mounted to said frame and defining one wall of a vertical guide slot for the wire; a second member pivotally mounted on said frame and movable into a position to define the other wall of said vertical guide slot for the wire; a third member pivotally mounted on said frame and operatively associated with said second member, said third member extending across the transverse dimension of said vertical guide slot and movable in a vertical direction to vary the vertical height of said guide slot and thereby control the vertical position of said wire, a solenoid mounted on said frame, and linkage means connecting said solenoid to said third member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A wire positioner for guiding a stripped wire for attacH-ment of a terminal on the end thereof by a terminal attaching device comprising: a frame fixedly mounted on said terminal attaching device; a first member fixedly mounted to said frame and defining one wall of a vertical guide slot for the wire; a second member pivotally mounted on said frame and movable into a position to define the other wall of said vertical guide slot for the wire; a third member pivotally mounted on said frame and operatively associated with said second member, said third member extending across the transverse dimension of said vertical guide slot and movable in a vertical direction to vary the vertical height of said guide slot and thereby control the vertical position of said wire, a solenoid mounted on said frame, and linkage means connecting said solenoid to said third member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wire positioner as set forth in claim 1 wherein said third member includes a cam follower roller rotatably mounted thereon, and said second member includes a cam surface against which said cam follower roller rides. 3. A wire positioner as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second member comprises a finger portion for defining one wall of the vertical slot, and a member pivotally mounted on said frame, with said finger portion and said member being attached by an adjustable connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wire positioner as set forth in claim 1 further including a spring extending between the terminal attaching device and said third member for biasing the latter into a retracted position upon deactivation of said actuating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wire positioner as set forth in claim 2 further including a spring extending between said frame and the second member to bias the cam surface of the second member against the cam follower roller.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |