US3753279A
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Terminal forming & terminating apparatus
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-13
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A compact, conveniently manipulable, multistage terminating apparatus arranged to successively selectively form terminating devices from generally flat, pre-blanked, deformable, interconnected elements readily storable therewithin. A first die stage is arranged to suitably deform a portion of a flat element fed thereto into a wire receiving ferrule which may then be crimped about an article inserted therein at a second or terminating die stage. Guide and feed means are appropriately disposed adjacent the reciprocally operable, progressive die sets for directively advancing a length of the deformable elements therethrough. Severing means are provided for separating a selective one of the terminated elements from the remainder thereof. The elements may be conveniently stored in and dispensed from storage means disposed adjacent the guide means.
Inventors
- 👤 D Eppler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/048; H01R43/0482; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5147; Y10T29/5148; Y10T29/5149; Y10T29/5176; Y10T29/5177; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
Terminal forming and terminating apparatus comprising: a frame, reciprocable drive means operative adjacent said frame; a first die set having a first member and a second member; a second die set having a first member and a second member, said second die set being disposed substantially adjacent said first die set; means for coupling said first member of said first die set and said first member of said second die set to said drive means; guide means disposed adjacent said first and said second die sets for directing a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements thereto; feed means operatively coupled to said drive means for advancing a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements along said guide means; and severing means disposed adjacent said first and said second die sets and operable by said drive means for severing a desired deformable element from a length thereof; said first die set being arranged to partially selectively deform a deformable element disposed therein; said second die set being arranged to further selectively deform a deformable element disposed therein about a selective portion of An article disposed within such partially deformed element and after the deformation of such element in said first die set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
Terminal forming and terminating apparatus comprising: a frame, reciprocable drive means operative adjacent said frame; a first die set having a first member and a second member; a second die set having a first member and a second member, said second die set being disposed substantially adjacent said first die set; means for coupling said first member of said first die set and said first member of said second die set to said drive means; guide means disposed adjacent said first and said second die sets for directing a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements thereto; feed means operatively coupled to said drive means for advancing a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements along said guide means; and severing means disposed adjacent said first and said second die sets and operable by said drive means for severing a desired deformable element from a length thereof; said first die set being arranged to partially selectively deform a deformable element disposed therein; said second die set being arranged to further selectively deform a deformable element disposed therein about a selective portion of An article disposed within such partially deformed element and after the deformation of such element in said first die set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said severing means comprises at least one blade member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said guide means is operatively coupled to said drive means and is reciprocal therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said feed means is arranged for reciprocating movement adjacent said guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising storage means disposed generally adjacent said guide means and selectively arranged to permit the dispensing therefrom of a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements towards said guide means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said feed means comprises pawl means, and said guide means has an elongated slot arranged to receive said pawl means therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said first die set first member further comprises an anvil portion reciprocatingly movable therewithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said anvil portion further comprises a cam engaging portion, and said frame has attached thereto cam means cooperably engageable with said cam engaging portion upon the reciprocating movement of said drive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said first die set first member further comprises an anvil portion pivotally coupled thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said anvil portion further comprises a cam engaging portion, and said frame has attached thereto cam means cooperably engageable with said cam engaging portion upon the reciprocating movement of said drive means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and said second die sets are disposed in substantially colinear alignment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and said second members of said first die set are selectively configured to impart a generally arcuate form to a selective portion of a deformable element disposed therebetween.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising adjusting means cooperatively engageable with said feed means for selectively controlling the extent of travel thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said guide means and said feed means are operatively coupled to said drive means and movable therewith, said feed means being arranged for reciprocating movement adjacent said guide means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 14 further comprising storage means disposed generally adjacent said guide means and selectively arranged to permit the dispensing therefrom of a length of substantially flat, interconnected deformable elements towards said guide means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said feed means comprises pawl means, and said guide means has an elongated slot arranged to receive said pawl means therein.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said first and said second die sets are disposed in substantially colinear alignment.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said severing means comprises at least one blade member disposed generally intermediate said first and said second die sets.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 14 further comprising die adjusting means engageable with said second die set second member to effect a selective positional variation thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |