Patent ID: 7318274
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for fitting cylindrical waterproof seal members over end portions of an electric wire, comprising: a seal cavity defining step of defining a seal cavity for receiving a cylindrical waterproof seal member at a predetermined fitting position on an axis line of an electric wire; a feeding step of feeding the seal member by compressed air along the axis line and into the seal cavity at the fitting position with such a posture as to receive the electric wire; a locking step of bringing the seal member to a locked state in the seal cavity so that the seal member is prevented from moving along the axis line; an inserting step of inserting the electric wire into the seal member along the axis line while the seal member is in the locked state; and a releasing step of releasing the seal member from the locked state after the inserting step.