Patent ID: 6276052
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: H01R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for terminating a conductor to an electrical terminal of a partially assembled connector having an insulating housing, wherein said conductor is first crimped to said electrical terminal and then said electrical terminal and said insulated housing are completely assembled, said apparatus including:(1) a frame;(2) an anvil supported by said frame and arranged to receive a said partially assembled connector;(3) a crimping mechanism operable in cooperation with said anvil for terminating a said conductor to said electrical terminal;(4) a backup member coupled to said frame and movable betweena first position in engagement with a portion of said electrical terminal for preventing axial movement of said electrical terminal in a direction toward said backup member, anda second position away from said electrical terminal;(5) a pusher member coupled to said frame and arranged for engaging and pushing said insulating housing toward said backup member to complete said assembly of said partially assembled connector, and only when said assembly is complete making electrical contact with an end of said electrical terminal opposite said portion; and(6) sensor means for sensing said electrical contact of said pusher member, the absence of said sensing said electrical contact causing said sensor means to generate an error signal.