Patent ID: 8869373
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An arbor operable to insert an element within a groove formed interior to an open end of an electrically conducting terminal, the element being shaped to delimit an opening sufficient to provide an interference fit with a connector inserted within the open end of the electrically conducting terminal, the arbor comprising: a mandrel configured to secure the element at a first position; and a sliding assembly operable to slide the element at least partially along the mandrel from the first position to a second position, the second position positioning the element into alignment with the groove such that the element is freed to be retained within the groove, the sliding assembly including a collar operable to slide the element from the first position to a third position along the mandrel, and a plunger operable to slide the element from at least the third position to the second position.