Method and apparatus for semi-automated insertion of conductors into harness connectors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5198983
SERIAL NO

07601816

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A method and apparatus for semi-automating the termination of randomly selected conductors (50) of a harness (48) into the correct cavities (44) of a connector (46) is disclosed and includes a fixture (34) to hold the connector (46), a light device (30) for positioning a spot of light (42) on a designated cavity (44) which is to receive either a moisture plug (87) or a randomly selected conductor (50) for termination, a computer (26) to provide control signals to move the spot to the correct cavity (44) and a voice data-link (28) connected to the computer (26) to verbally transfer information, including direction and confirmation, between the computer (26) and the operator.

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  • BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blake, Evan E Bedford, TX 1 36
Newman, Paul F Bedford, TX 11 230
Springer, Dale W Hurst, TX 2 46

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