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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 1987
Filed:
Jan. 06, 1986
Donald J Brinkman, Woodridge, IL (US);
Russell J Leonard, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for extracting an electrical terminal having a canted locking lance from a first housing, and preparing the locking lance of the terminal for insertion in the same or a second similar housing. The connector housing includes an outer wall having a window formed therein for receiving a free end of the locking lance. The lance free end engages an edge of the window when the terminal is fully inserted in the connector housing, thereby preventing withdrawal of the terminal from the housing. A tool is provided with first and second lance engaging portions, the first lance engaging portion including a projection of predetermined dimensions receivable in the window to depress and deform the locking lance, allowing extraction of the terminal from the connector housing. Deformation of the lance is limited to a repairable amount. The second lance engaging portion of the tool includes a hook-like lance reforming member insertable beneath the lance and a floor of the terminal. The hook-like member includes an external rocking surface for engaging the terminal floor. Upon rocking of the hook-like member, the lance is wedged away from the floor so that the deformation thereof is removed, and its original operating performance restored.