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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 1996
Filed:
Feb. 14, 1994
Vernon A Smith, Naperville, IL (US);
Robert A Suthard, Woodridge, IL (US);
Kevin J Urness, St. Charles, IL (US);
Russell E Wende, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
An electrical terminal applicator includes an applicator ram drivable by a press ram through a working stroke towards, and a return stroke away from, a crimping anvil. A first crimping die is mounted on the applicator ram for cooperation with the anvil to crimp a first portion of an electrical terminal onto the insulation of an insulated electrical wire during each working stroke of the applicator ram. A second crimping die is mounted on the applicator ram for cooperation with the anvil to crimp a second portion of the terminal onto a conductive core of the electrical wire during each working stroke of the applicator ram. A first adjusting plate is mounted for rotation about an axis on and extending in the direction of movement of the applicator ram and includes a concentric ramped striking surface for engaging a striker surface operatively associated with the first crimping die, to adjust the shut height of the first die in response to rotating the first adjusting plate. A second adjusting plate is mounted for rotation about the axis and includes a concentric ramped striking surface for engaging a striker surface operatively associated with the second crimping die, to adjust the shut height of the second die independently of adjusting the shut height of the first die in response to independently rotating the second adjusting plate.