US3741261A
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Wire terminating apparatus
Assignee: DDD Engineering and Service Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-08
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-10-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for delivering an insulated wire to a clamping station, measuring a predetermined length, and then cutting and stripping the wire. The apparatus facilitates the manufacture of wire harnesses and the like by providing for automatic measurement of a wire, cutting the wire and then stripping the wire on both sides of the resultant cut, and delivery of the cut pieces to clamps on a conveyor for further processing.
Inventors
- 👤 M Windsor
- 👤 R Heller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:23
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F13/00; B21F11/00; H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/048; H01R43/052; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/5139; Y10T29/514
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
Wire processing apparatus comprising substantially straight tube means arranged in a supporting relation with an end portion of a supply of insulated wire so that said wire projects from one end of said tube means and can be fed therethrough, first and second wire clamp units spaced apart in a direction substantially parallel to said tube means, wire delivery means arranged in a supporting relation with said tube means, said wire delivery means being operable to move said tube means to one position in which wire projecting therefrom can be clamped in said second clamp unit, said wire delivery means being operable to move said tube means to another position in which wire projecting therefrom can be clamped in said first clamp unit, and said wire delivery means being operable to feed said wire through said tube means so that a predetermined length of wire is disposed between said clamp units, and cutting means adjacent said first clamp unit for cutting said wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
Wire processing apparatus comprising substantially straight tube means arranged in a supporting relation with an end portion of a supply of insulated wire so that said wire projects from one end of said tube means and can be fed therethrough, first and second wire clamp units spaced apart in a direction substantially parallel to said tube means, wire delivery means arranged in a supporting relation with said tube means, said wire delivery means being operable to move said tube means to one position in which wire projecting therefrom can be clamped in said second clamp unit, said wire delivery means being operable to move said tube means to another position in which wire projecting therefrom can be clamped in said first clamp unit, and said wire delivery means being operable to feed said wire through said tube means so that a predetermined length of wire is disposed between said clamp units, and cutting means adjacent said first clamp unit for cutting said wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first and second clamp units are mounted on conveyor means extending substantially perpendicular to said tube means, and wire deflector means positioned between said clamp units and operable to deflect wire fed by said wire delivery means to a position below and between said clamp units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said wire delivery means comprises tube driving means for moving said tube means from a retracted position to a first position adjacent said second clamp unit and then to a position adjacent said first clamp unit, wire driving means for feeding said wire through said tube means, and wire measurement means for measuring a predetermined length of said wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said wire driving means comprises first and second coacting rotary members engaging said wire therebetween, said first rotary member being configured for rotation along said wire, and motor means drivingly connected to said second rotary member for driving said wire through said tube means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 4 wherein wire driving means is mounted on said tube driving means, said tube driving means being disposed for linear relative movement with respect to said wire measurement means in a direction essentially parallel to said tube means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said wire delivery means comprises gear rack means mounted on said measurement means and extending in a direction essentially parallel to said tube means, and gear means drivingly connected to said second rotary member of said wire driving means and in mesh with said gear rack means, said gear being adapted for unidirectional rotational driving of said second rotary member and said motor means being adapted for opposite unidirectional rotational driving of said second rotary member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said measurement means comprises first and second coacting rotary members engaging said wire therebetween, rotational counter means connected to said first rotary member and operable to measure said predetermined length of wire and rotational drag and braking means connected to said second rotary member providing for clamping of said wire between said members when said predetermined length has been measured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
Wire processing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said cutting means comprises cutting shear means and partially closing stripping jaw means spaced on each side of said cutting shear means and operable to cut through insulation on said wire and hold said insulation firmly while said wire is pulled therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
In wire processing apparatus which includes clamp means for holding a length of insulated wire received from a supply of insulated wire, means for severing said length from said supply and stripping the insulation from one end of said length and the adjacent end of the supply, said means coMprising shear members operable to sever said wire, pairs of cutting members disposed on opposite sides of and adjacent said shear members for cutting through said insulation at positions spaced from said ends, and means providing first for movement of the end of said supply away from said cutting members so as to strip insulation therefrom and subsequently providing for movement of said cutting members away from said one end of said length so as to strip insulation therefrom. and gripping insulation 210 of the wire 44. FIG. 5 shows sequentially top to
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
In wire processing apparatus which includes clamp means for holding a length of insulated wire received from a supply of insulated wire, means for severing said length from said supply and stripping the insulation from one end of said length and the adjacent end of the supply, said means coMprising shear members operable to sever said wire, pairs of cutting members disposed on opposite sides of and adjacent said shear members for cutting through said insulation at positions spaced from said ends, and means providing first for movement of the end of said supply away from said cutting members so as to strip insulation therefrom and subsequently providing for movement of said cutting members away from said one end of said length so as to strip insulation therefrom. and gripping insulation 210 of the wire 44. FIG. 5 shows sequentially top to
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |