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Cover and strain relief applicator apparatus
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1978-05-08
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Granted: 1979-07-03
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Expires: 1998-05-08
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to apparatus for magazine storage and assembling strain relief clips which anchor a multi-conductor cable to a cover assembled over the cable and a multi-contact connector. The apparatus further includes means for assisting an operator to slidably assemble the cover over the cable and connector prior to assembly of a strain relief clip thereto. In the instance whereby a connector is provided at opposite ends of a length of cable, two assembly stations are provided for simultaneous assembly of covers and strain relief clips at opposite ends of the cable length.
Inventors
- 👤 Glendon H. Schwalm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53261; Y10T29/53265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
Apparatus for assembling a cover and strain relief clip to a multiconductor cable having the individual conductors thereof terminated with a multicontact connector, comprising: a housing, a work station on said housing, a magazine on said housing for supplying serially a plurality of strain relief clips to said work station, a ram internally of said housing and reciprocating from said housing to said work station, a support tower from the floor of said housing to said work station and supporting said ram, a fixture on said housing for positioning a multicontact connector at said work station, a boss projecting from said housing and in alignment with said fixture for aligning and slidably guiding a cover first along said boss and then a slidable assembly on said connector, said tower extending outwardly of said housing beyond said work station and supporting a pressure platen, first means on said tower for actuating said platen toward a work station to clamp a multicontact connector in position at said work station, and second means for slidably actuating said ram to engage and insert a clip into a cover positioned and clamped at said work station together with said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
Apparatus for assembling a cover and strain relief clip to a multiconductor cable having the individual conductors thereof terminated with a multicontact connector, comprising: a housing, a work station on said housing, a magazine on said housing for supplying serially a plurality of strain relief clips to said work station, a ram internally of said housing and reciprocating from said housing to said work station, a support tower from the floor of said housing to said work station and supporting said ram, a fixture on said housing for positioning a multicontact connector at said work station, a boss projecting from said housing and in alignment with said fixture for aligning and slidably guiding a cover first along said boss and then a slidable assembly on said connector, said tower extending outwardly of said housing beyond said work station and supporting a pressure platen, first means on said tower for actuating said platen toward a work station to clamp a multicontact connector in position at said work station, and second means for slidably actuating said ram to engage and insert a clip into a cover positioned and clamped at said work station together with said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, and further including: third means for disabling actuation of said second means until said platen clamps said connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1982-07-02 | 1983-01-01 | 1983-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-02 | 1987-01-01 | 1987-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-02 | 1991-01-01 | 1991-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |