The Whitaker Corporation

John David Dodds

Kerry Joseph Stakem

Robert Allen Dubler

Michael S Shank

John Avenoso

An applicator (,) for crimping a terminal (,) onto a conductor and inserting the crimped terminal into the housing (,) of a partially assembled connector (,) includes a seating sensor for assuring that the terminal is fully inserted into the housing. A backup member (,) which is arranged to engage side edges (,) of the electrical terminal for preventing axial movement additionally makes electrical contact therewith. The pusher member includes a projection (,) that makes electrical contact with the end of the terminal only when the housing and terminal are fully seated. Electrical leads (,) are electrically connected to the backup member and the pusher member so that continuity can be verified after the connector housing is fully seated. In the event that continuity is not detected, an error signal is generated indicating a malfunction.

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Hummelstown, PA, United States of America

John David Dodds