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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2000
Koji Fujita, Yokkaichi, JP;
Yoshinobu Ohta, Yokkaichi, JP;
Haruhito Kobayashi, Yokkaichi, JP;
Masayuki Kawamura, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd, , JP;
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for widening the woven conductive sheath that Surround a shielded cable. The apparatus includes opposed punches that move into Contact with the exposed conductive sheath. Forces exerted by the punches are Sufficient to cause the extreme end of the exposed conductive sheath to be flared outwardly. The punches may be moved circumferentially around the wire for successive punching operations to achieve a uniform flaring. The punches also may be moved axially further away from the flared end to perform a second series of punches to flare the conductive sheath even further. The flared conductive sheath then can be folded over the insulating sheath.