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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1997
Yasaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for making harnesses containing press-inserted contacts is disclosed in which connectors of the concerned type can be automatically connected to one or more other connectors by wires of the same or of varying lengths and wherein connectors of diverse forms and various layouts can be utilized. A plurality of tables adapted to carry wire-receiving connectors are arranged to be selectively relatively movable with respect to each other, including movement in a transverse direction. Wire is supplied to the connectors by selectively operable wire metering rollers and press-insertion blades associated with the respective tables operate to press-insert the supplied wires for electrical contact with the respective connectors. The present invention contemplates utilization of a wire stripping machine and/or a continuity test jig in the disclose operation and apparatus.