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Abstract

A tool 10 for extracting an electrical terminal member 36 from a terminal receiving passageway 56 of an electrical connector 50 comprises a body portion 12 having an aperture 20 extending axially thereinto, aperture 20 being adapted to receive a section 38 of terminal member 36 therewithin. Aperture 20 has first and second sections 22, 24, the first section 22 being dimensioned to slidably receive the terminal section 38 therewithin and the second section 24 having a reduced inner dimension such that second aperture section 24 provides an interference fit with the terminal section 38. The outer dimensions of the tool body portion 12 are adapted to be received in the terminal receiving passageway 56. Terminal member 36 includes rearward and forward stop means 44, 46, terminal member 36 being restrained from rearward axial movement by stop surfaces 60 within connector housing means 52 cooperable with the rearward terminal stop means 46. Terminal member 36 is releasably secured from forward axial movement by latching means 66 extending from surfaces of passageway 56 and radially inwardly and adapted to be deflected radially outwardly. Upon inserting tool 10 into passageway 56, forward portion 38 of terminal member 36 enters first aperture section 22 and moves slidably therealong, forward portion 38 then enters smaller second aperture section 24 as tool 10 is moved into passageway 56 and tool 10 concomitantly deflects the latching means 66 radially outwardly. Upon full insertion of tool 10, a substantial length of terminal portion 38 is securely held by interference fit within said second aperture section 24 such that upon withdrawal of tool 10 from connector 50, terminal member 36 is pulled forwardly therewith and removed from connector 50.

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First Claim