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

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CONNECTOR PROCESSING MACHINE

Organization Name

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Inventor(s)

Anthony L. Swann of Lancaster PA (US)

David D. Wiltraut of Palmyra PA (US)

Jeffrey Zerbe of Bressler PA (US)

Edward T. Price, Iii of Mechanicsburg PA (US)

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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