Donald A Schreiner

US Patent:

42532221, Mar 3, 1981

Filed:

Aug 6, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/063849

Inventors:

Vincent B. Brown - Prospect Heights IL
Donald G. Schreiner - Wheeling IL

Assignee:

Methode Electronics, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01R 4300

US Classification:

29 33F

Abstract:

Apparatus for applying connector terminals to a plurality of leads including tensioning means capable of individually tensioning the leads with a predetermined tension, while being gripped and advanced by clamping means for advancing the leads into a terminal. Also, the clamping means may define a forward end which carries a wire guide plate which, in turn, is adapted to be longitudinally slidable back and forth in the direction of advancement, and is spring-biased into an outward position. The leads pass through apertures of the guide plate for precise positioning, relative to the terminal or terminals. The guide plate is thus retractable to permit the free ends of the leads to project into the terminal. Also, a lead-lengthening probe may be provided.

US Patent:

45340986, Aug 13, 1985

Filed:

Sep 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/189293

Inventors:

Vincent B. Brown - Prospect Heights IL
Donald G. Schreiner - Wheeling IL

Assignee:

Methode Electronics, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23P 1902
H01R 4300

US Classification:

295648

Abstract:

Apparatus for applying connector terminals to a plurality of leads including tensioning means capable of individually tensioning the leads with a predetermined tension, while being gripped and advanced by clamping means for advancing the leads into a terminal. Also, the clamping means may define a forward end which carries a wire guide plate which, in turn, is adapted to be longitudinally slidable back and forth in the direction of advancement, and is spring-biased into an outward position. The leads pass through apertures of the guide plate for precise positioning, relative to the terminal or terminals. The guide plate is thus retractable to permit the free ends of the leads to project into the terminal. Also, a lead-lengthening probe may be provided.