View source for 18171749. CONNECTOR PROCESSING MACHINE simplified abstract (TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH)

=CONNECTOR PROCESSING MACHINE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH|TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH]]


[[Category:TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Anthony L. Swann of Lancaster PA (US)|Anthony L. Swann of Lancaster PA (US)]][[Category:Anthony L. Swann of Lancaster PA (US)]]

[[:Category:David D. Wiltraut of Palmyra PA (US)|David D. Wiltraut of Palmyra PA (US)]][[Category:David D. Wiltraut of Palmyra PA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jeffrey Zerbe of Bressler PA (US)|Jeffrey Zerbe of Bressler PA (US)]][[Category:Jeffrey Zerbe of Bressler PA (US)]]

[[:Category:Edward T. Price, Iii of Mechanicsburg PA (US)|Edward T. Price, Iii of Mechanicsburg PA (US)]][[Category:Edward T. Price, Iii of Mechanicsburg PA (US)]]

[[:Category:Sun Kyu Pak of Harrisburg PA (US)|Sun Kyu Pak of Harrisburg PA (US)]][[Category:Sun Kyu Pak of Harrisburg PA (US)]]

==CONNECTOR PROCESSING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18171749 titled 'CONNECTOR PROCESSING MACHINE

The abstract describes a patent application for a connector processing machine that automates the handling and insertion of contacts into connector housings.

* Contact feeding mechanism at a contact loading station with a dereeler and feed device to transfer contacts from a contact reel to a contact stacking station.
* Contact stacking module at a contact stacking station with a contact punch mechanism and contact inserter mechanism to shear and insert contacts into a contact stack.
* Contact manipulator to pick the contact stack from the contact nest and place it into a connector housing.

Potential Applications:
- Manufacturing of electronic devices
- Assembly of connectors for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications

Problems Solved:
- Streamlines the process of handling and inserting contacts into connector housings
- Increases efficiency and accuracy in connector assembly

Benefits:
- Reduces manual labor and human error
- Improves production speed and consistency
- Enhances overall product quality

Commercial Applications:
Title: Automated Connector Assembly Machine
This technology can be used in mass production facilities for electronic devices, automotive manufacturing plants, and telecommunications equipment assembly lines.

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the contact feeding mechanism improve the efficiency of the connector processing machine?
- The contact feeding mechanism automates the transfer of contacts from a reel to the stacking station, reducing the need for manual handling and increasing overall productivity.

2. What are the key advantages of using a contact stacking module in the connector processing machine?
- The contact stacking module ensures precise cutting and insertion of contacts into the connector housings, resulting in consistent and reliable connections.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A connector processing machine includes a contact feeding mechanism at a contact loading station having a dereeler configured to support a contact reel having a strip of contacts and a feed device configured to feed the contacts from the contact loading station to a contact stacking station. The connector processing machine includes a contact stacking module at a contact stacking station having a contact punch mechanism with a contact cutter configured to successively shear the contacts from the contact strip and a contact inserter mechanism with a contact pusher configured to successively move the sheared contact into a contact nest where the contacts are stacked into a contact stack. The connector processing machine includes a contact manipulator configured to pick the contact stack from the contact nest and place the contact stack into a connector housing.



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