US3733674A
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Device for wiring solderless connector terminal blocks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-28
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A wire setting tool for inserting a wire into a slit type contact on an electrical terminal block, including a housing which encloses a power driven piston connected to an extendable shaft. The end of the shaft is bifurcated forming a slot and is arranged to straddle the thickness of a contact. The device is positioned over a contact with the wire held across the shaft slot so that as the shaft is extended the wire is inserted into the slit of contact. The housing can be provided with a plurality of parallel shafts which are extendable in unison and spaced to engage a plurality of contacts so that a number of wires can be set simultaneously.
Inventors
- 👤 E Shirley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/01; H01R43/015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53222; Y10T29/53226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A wire setting device for solderless quick-connect terminals comprising: a. An elongated housing having a flat surface at one end thereof, b. at least one reciprocable member arranged in said housing for slidable, normal movement through said surface, c. power means for moving said member from a retracted position within said housing to a position having one end extended beyond said surface, d. the extendable end of said reciprocable member being bifurcated for straddling portion of a terminal when moved to the extended position, and e. means for holding a wire across the bifurcated end of said member whereby when the flat surface is seated against the end of the terminal and the member is moved to the extended position the wire will be inserted into the terminal to provide a solderless connection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A wire setting device for solderless quick-connect terminals comprising: a. An elongated housing having a flat surface at one end thereof, b. at least one reciprocable member arranged in said housing for slidable, normal movement through said surface, c. power means for moving said member from a retracted position within said housing to a position having one end extended beyond said surface, d. the extendable end of said reciprocable member being bifurcated for straddling portion of a terminal when moved to the extended position, and e. means for holding a wire across the bifurcated end of said member whereby when the flat surface is seated against the end of the terminal and the member is moved to the extended position the wire will be inserted into the terminal to provide a solderless connection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wire setting device according to claim 1 wherein two reciprocable members are mounted in said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wire setting device according to claim 1 wherein four reciprocable members are mounted in said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wire setting device according to claim 3 wherein said four reciprocable members are arranged in two pairs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wire setting device according to claim 1 wherein said holding means includes a bore in one leg of said bifurcated end, said bore being sized to fit the wire so that the wire can be inserted therein and bent across said bifurcated end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wire setting device according to claim 1 wherein said power means includes a piston-cylinder means and a power source, said power source being controllably connected to said piston-cylinder means for actuating said means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wire setting device according to claim 1 which further includes means for limiting the slidable movement of the member whereby the wire is inserted a predetermined distance into the terminal when the member is moved to the extended position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3168750A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |