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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 26, 1999
John Avenoso, Hershey, PA (US);
Michael Stephen Shank, Camp Hill, PA (US);
Kerry Joseph Stakem, Hummelstown, PA (US);
Robert Allen Dubler, Harrisburg, PA (US);
John David Dodds, Hummelstown, PA (US);
The Whitaker Corporation, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
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.