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Method and apparatus for semi-automated insertion of conductors into harness connectors
Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
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Filing: 1990-07-09
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Granted: 1993-03-30
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Expires: 2010-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for semi-automating the termination of randomly selected conductors (50) of a harness (48) into the correct cavities (44) of a connector (46) is disclosed and includes a fixture (34) to hold the connector (46), a light device (30) for positioning a spot of light (42) on a designated cavity (44) which is to receive either a moisture plug (87) or a randomly selected conductor (50) for termination, a computer (26) to provide control signals to move the spot to the correct cavity (44) and a voice data-link (28) connected to the computer (26) to verbally transfer information, including direction and confirmation, between the computer (26) and the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 Evan E. Blake
- 👤 Paul F. Newman
- 👤 Dale W. Springer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/418; G05B19/41805; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/31; G05B2219/31027; G05B2219/31048; H01R43/28; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P90/00; Y02P90/02; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53087; Y10T29/53091; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
312 words
A method of randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit using a semi-automated component installation system which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for assembly unit code at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing assembly unit code to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the assembly code at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) loading assembly unit into a holding fixture; (e) providing request for alignment of assembly unit to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the assembly unit to indicate the location of an indexing point for the assembly unit; (g) moving assembly unit to position the predetermined indexing point on the assembly unit in alignment with the spot of light; (h) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of assembly unit completed; (i) receiving request for a component identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (j) providing component identification code of a randomly selected component to the system controller means through the data input means; (k) receiving confirmation of the component identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (l) receiving spot of light from the light indicator means on a designated location for said randomly selected component; (m) installing said randomly selected component into said designated location; (n) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming that said randomly selected component has been installed; and (o) repeating steps (i), (j), (k), (l), (m) and (n) until all predetermined components have been installed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
312 words
A method of randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit using a semi-automated component installation system which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for assembly unit code at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing assembly unit code to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the assembly code at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) loading assembly unit into a holding fixture; (e) providing request for alignment of assembly unit to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the assembly unit to indicate the location of an indexing point for the assembly unit; (g) moving assembly unit to position the predetermined indexing point on the assembly unit in alignment with the spot of light; (h) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of assembly unit completed; (i) receiving request for a component identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (j) providing component identification code of a randomly selected component to the system controller means through the data input means; (k) receiving confirmation of the component identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (l) receiving spot of light from the light indicator means on a designated location for said randomly selected component; (m) installing said randomly selected component into said designated location; (n) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming that said randomly selected component has been installed; and (o) repeating steps (i), (j), (k), (l), (m) and (n) until all predetermined components have been installed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data input means includes a voice recognition device and said data output means includes a voice synthesizer device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data input means includes a keyboard.
Claim 5
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15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data input means includes a bar code reader.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data input means includes a touch screen display device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data output means includes a display device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said system controller means includes a computer and data base.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
275 words
A method of randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit using a semi-automated component installation system which includes at least computer means operatively connected to voice recognition means, voice synthesizer means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verbally receiving request for assembly unit code through the voice synthesizer means; (b) verbally providing an assembly unit code to the voice recognition means; (c) verbally receiving confirmation of assembly unit code through voice synthesizer means; (d) loading assembly unit into a holding fixture; (e) verbally providing request for alignment of assembly unit to the voice recognition means; (f) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the assembly unit to indicate the location of an indexing point for the assembly unit; (g) moving assembly unit to position the predetermined indexing point on the assembly unit in alignment with the spot of light; (h) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming alignment of assembly unit completed; (i) verbally receiving request for a component identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (j) verbally providing component identification code of a randomly selected component to the voice recognition means; (k) verbally receiving confirmation of the component identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (l) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a designated receptacle location for said randomly selected component; (m) installing said randomly selected component into said designated location; (n) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming that said randomly selected component has been installed; and (o) repeating steps (i), (j), (k), (l) (m), and (n) until all predetermined components have been installed.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
275 words
A method of randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit using a semi-automated component installation system which includes at least computer means operatively connected to voice recognition means, voice synthesizer means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verbally receiving request for assembly unit code through the voice synthesizer means; (b) verbally providing an assembly unit code to the voice recognition means; (c) verbally receiving confirmation of assembly unit code through voice synthesizer means; (d) loading assembly unit into a holding fixture; (e) verbally providing request for alignment of assembly unit to the voice recognition means; (f) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the assembly unit to indicate the location of an indexing point for the assembly unit; (g) moving assembly unit to position the predetermined indexing point on the assembly unit in alignment with the spot of light; (h) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming alignment of assembly unit completed; (i) verbally receiving request for a component identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (j) verbally providing component identification code of a randomly selected component to the voice recognition means; (k) verbally receiving confirmation of the component identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (l) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a designated receptacle location for said randomly selected component; (m) installing said randomly selected component into said designated location; (n) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming that said randomly selected component has been installed; and (o) repeating steps (i), (j), (k), (l) (m), and (n) until all predetermined components have been installed.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
340 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to designated cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semiautomatic system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing harness identification information to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) receiving request for end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (e) providing end designation code to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving confirmation of the end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (g) receiving connector identification code at the data output means from the system controller means for the connector to be loaded; (h) loading connector into a connector fixture; (i) providing request for alignment of connector to the system controller means from the data input means; (j) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the connector to indicate location of a predetermined indexing point for the connector; (k) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (l) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of connector completed; (m) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a predetermined cavity; (n) inserting a moisture plug into said predetermined cavity; (o) providing information to the system controller means confirming that moisture plug has been inserted; (p) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a different predetermined cavity; (q) inserting a moisture plug into said different predetermined cavity; and (r) repeating steps (o), (p) and (q) until all moisture plugs have been inserted.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
340 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to designated cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semiautomatic system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing harness identification information to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) receiving request for end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (e) providing end designation code to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving confirmation of the end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (g) receiving connector identification code at the data output means from the system controller means for the connector to be loaded; (h) loading connector into a connector fixture; (i) providing request for alignment of connector to the system controller means from the data input means; (j) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the connector to indicate location of a predetermined indexing point for the connector; (k) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (l) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of connector completed; (m) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a predetermined cavity; (n) inserting a moisture plug into said predetermined cavity; (o) providing information to the system controller means confirming that moisture plug has been inserted; (p) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a different predetermined cavity; (q) inserting a moisture plug into said different predetermined cavity; and (r) repeating steps (o), (p) and (q) until all moisture plugs have been inserted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein the harness identification information includes the harness identification number, PMOD and effectivity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein the predetermined indexing point on the connector comprises a cavity.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 further comprising the following additional steps of: (s) receiving request for a conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (t) providing a conductor identification code of a randomly selected conductor to the system controller means from the data input means; (u) receiving confirmation of the conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (v) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the cavity to receive the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code; (w) inserting the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light from the light indicator means; (x) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming insertion of the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light; and (y) repeating steps (s), (t), (u), (v), (w) and (x) until all the conductors have been inserted into their respective cavities.
Claim 16
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The method of claim 12 wherein said conductor comprises an electrically conductive wire.
Claim 17
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The method of claim 12 wherein said conductor comprises an optical fiber.
Claim 18
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The method of claim 9 wherein said data input means includes a bar code reader.
Claim 19
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The method of claim 9 wherein said data input means includes a touch screen display device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein said data output means includes a display device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein said system controller means includes a computer and data base.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein said data input means includes a voice recognition device and said data output means includes a voice synthesizer device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 9 wherein said data input means includes a keyboard.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
426 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to designated cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semiautomatic system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing harness identification information to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) receiving request for end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (e) providing end designation code to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving confirmation of the end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (g) receiving connector identification code at the data output means from the system controller means for the connector to be loaded; (h) loading connector into a connector fixture; (i) providing request for alignment of connector to the system controller means from the data input means; (j) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the connector to indicate location of a predetermined indexing point for the connector; (k) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (l) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of connector completed; (m) receiving request for a conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (n) providing a conductor identification code of a randomly selected conductor to the system controller means from the data input means; (o) receiving confirmation of the conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (p) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the cavity to receive the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code; (q) inserting the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light from the light indicator means; (r) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming insertion of the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light; and (s) repeating steps (m), (n), (o), (p), (q) and (r) until all the conductors have been inserted into their respective cavities.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
426 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to designated cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semiautomatic system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least system controller means operatively connected to data input means, data output means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving request for harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (b) providing harness identification information to the system controller means from the data input means; (c) receiving confirmation of the harness identification information at the data output means from the system controller means; (d) receiving request for end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (e) providing end designation code to the system controller means from the data input means; (f) receiving confirmation of the end designation code at the data output means from the system controller means; (g) receiving connector identification code at the data output means from the system controller means for the connector to be loaded; (h) loading connector into a connector fixture; (i) providing request for alignment of connector to the system controller means from the data input means; (j) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the connector to indicate location of a predetermined indexing point for the connector; (k) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (l) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming alignment of connector completed; (m) receiving request for a conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (n) providing a conductor identification code of a randomly selected conductor to the system controller means from the data input means; (o) receiving confirmation of the conductor identification code at the data output means from the system controller means; (p) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the cavity to receive the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code; (q) inserting the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light from the light indicator means; (r) providing information to the system controller means through the data input means confirming insertion of the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light; and (s) repeating steps (m), (n), (o), (p), (q) and (r) until all the conductors have been inserted into their respective cavities.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 21 wherein said data input means includes a voice recognition device and said data output means includes a voice synthesizer device.
Claim 27
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The method of claim 21 wherein said data input means includes a keyboard.
Claim 28
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The method of claim 21 wherein said data input means includes a bar code reader.
Claim 29
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The method of claim 21 wherein said data input means includes a touch screen display device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 21 wherein said data output means includes a display device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 21 wherein said system controller means includes a computer and data base.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 21 wherein said conductor comprises an electrically conductive wire.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 21 wherein said conductor comprises an optical fiber.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
284 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to corresponding cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semi-automated system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least computer means and data base, voice recognition means, voice synthesizer means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verbally providing harness identification information to the voice recognition means; (b) verbally receiving confirmation of the harness identification information through the voice synthesizer means; (c) verbally receiving request for end designation code through the voice synthesizer means; (d) verbally providing an end designation code to the voice recognition means; (e) verbally receiving confirmation of end designation code through voice synthesizer means; (f) verbally receiving connector identification code through the voice synthesizer means for the connector to be loaded; (g) loading connector into a connector fixture; (h) verbally providing request for alignment of connector to the voice recognition means; (i) receiving spot of light from light indicator mean on the connector to indicate the location of an indexing point for the connector; (j) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (k) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming alignment of connector completed; (l) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a predetermined cavity; (m) inserting a moisture plug into said designated predetermined cavity; recognition means confirming that moisture plug has been inserted; (o) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a different predetermined cavity; (p) inserting a moisture plug into said different predetermined cavity; and (q) repeating steps (n), (o) and (p) until all moisture plugs have been inserted.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
284 words
A method of producing a harness by interconnection of conductors in a harness to corresponding cavities in a connector in a random manner using a semi-automated system for termination of harness conductors which includes at least computer means and data base, voice recognition means, voice synthesizer means and a light indicator means, said method comprising the steps of: (a) verbally providing harness identification information to the voice recognition means; (b) verbally receiving confirmation of the harness identification information through the voice synthesizer means; (c) verbally receiving request for end designation code through the voice synthesizer means; (d) verbally providing an end designation code to the voice recognition means; (e) verbally receiving confirmation of end designation code through voice synthesizer means; (f) verbally receiving connector identification code through the voice synthesizer means for the connector to be loaded; (g) loading connector into a connector fixture; (h) verbally providing request for alignment of connector to the voice recognition means; (i) receiving spot of light from light indicator mean on the connector to indicate the location of an indexing point for the connector; (j) moving connector to position the predetermined indexing point on the connector in alignment with the spot of light; (k) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming alignment of connector completed; (l) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a predetermined cavity; (m) inserting a moisture plug into said designated predetermined cavity; recognition means confirming that moisture plug has been inserted; (o) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on a different predetermined cavity; (p) inserting a moisture plug into said different predetermined cavity; and (q) repeating steps (n), (o) and (p) until all moisture plugs have been inserted.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 30 wherein the harness identification information includes the harness identification number, PMOD and effectivity.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 30 wherein the predetermined indexing point on the connector comprises a cavity.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 30 further comprising the following additional steps: (r) verbally receiving request for a conductor identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (s) verbally providing a conductor identification cod of a randomly selected conductor to the voice recognition means; (t) verbally receiving confirmation of the conductor identification code through the voice synthesizer means; (u) receiving spot of light from light indicator means on the cavity to receive the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code; (v) inserting the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light from the light indicator means; (w) verbally providing information to the voice recognition means confirming insertion of the randomly selected conductor identified by the conductor identification code into the cavity receiving the spot of light; and (x) repeating steps (r), (s), (t), (u), (v) and (w) until all conductors have been inserted into their respective cavities.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 33 wherein said conductor comprises an electrically conductive wire.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 33 wherein said conductor comprises an optical fiber.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A semi-automated component installation system for randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit, said semi-automated component installation system comprising: fixture means to hold the assembly unit; light means for projecting a spot of light on selected locations in said assembly unit; said fixture means and light means being stationary and said light means being distant from said assembly unit; computer means operatively connected to said light means to provide signals to control the position of said spot of light, said computer means operatively connected to data base means including all component and locations information pertaining to the assembly unit having components installed therein; voice data-link means operatively connected to said computer means for transfer of verbal information between the semi-automated component installation system and an operator regarding the assembly unit.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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A semi-automated component installation system for randomly installing predetermined components into designated locations in an assembly unit, said semi-automated component installation system comprising: fixture means to hold the assembly unit; light means for projecting a spot of light on selected locations in said assembly unit; said fixture means and light means being stationary and said light means being distant from said assembly unit; computer means operatively connected to said light means to provide signals to control the position of said spot of light, said computer means operatively connected to data base means including all component and locations information pertaining to the assembly unit having components installed therein; voice data-link means operatively connected to said computer means for transfer of verbal information between the semi-automated component installation system and an operator regarding the assembly unit.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 36 wherein said voice data-link comprises a voice synthesizer device, a voice recognition device and a headset.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 36 further including data input means operatively connected to said computer means to transfer data to said computer means, said data input means includes bar code reader means.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 38 wherein said data input means further includes keyboard means.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 38 wherein said data input means further includes a touch screen display device.
Claim 47
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The system of claim 36 further including a display means operatively connected to said computer means for displaying at least predetermined portions of the information which is verbally transmitted to the operator via the voice data-link means.
Claim 48
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The system of claim 41 wherein said display means comprises a video display.
Claim 49
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The system of claim 42 wherein said video display will show an animated graphic display of the assembly unit showing which receptacles are open, which receptacles are filled and which receptacle is currently to be filled.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 36 wherein said light means comprises a laser device which radiates visible light.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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A semi-automated system for terminating predetermined conductors in a harness into designated cavities in a connector in a random manner, said semi-automated system comprising: fixture means to hold the connector; light means for projecting a spot of light on selected cavities in said connector at selected times; said fixture means and light being stationary and said light means being distant from said assembly unit; computer means operatively connected to said light means to provide signals to control the position of said spot of light, said computer means operatively connected to data base means including all harness and connector information pertaining to the particular harness being terminated; and voice data-link means operatively connected to said computer means for transfer of verbal information between the semi-automated termination system and an operator regarding the harness.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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A semi-automated system for terminating predetermined conductors in a harness into designated cavities in a connector in a random manner, said semi-automated system comprising: fixture means to hold the connector; light means for projecting a spot of light on selected cavities in said connector at selected times; said fixture means and light being stationary and said light means being distant from said assembly unit; computer means operatively connected to said light means to provide signals to control the position of said spot of light, said computer means operatively connected to data base means including all harness and connector information pertaining to the particular harness being terminated; and voice data-link means operatively connected to said computer means for transfer of verbal information between the semi-automated termination system and an operator regarding the harness.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 45 wherein said voice data-link comprises a voice synthesizer device, a voice recognition device and a headset.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 45 further including data input means operatively connected to said computer means to transfer data to said computer means, said data input means includes bar code reader means.
Claim 55
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The system of claim 47 wherein said data input means further includes keyboard means.
Claim 56
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The system of claim 47 wherein said data input means further includes a touch screen display device.
Claim 57
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The system of claim 45 further including a display means operatively connected to said computer means for displaying at least predetermined portions of the information which is verbally transmitted to the operator via the voice data-link means.
Claim 58
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The system of claim 50 wherein said display means comprises a video display.
Claim 59
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The system of claim 51 wherein said video display will show an animated graphic display of the connector showing which cavities are open, which cavities are filled and which cavity is currently to be filled.
Claim 60
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The system of claim 45 wherein said light means comprises a laser device which radiates visible light.
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