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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 28, 2011
Raymond H. NG, Burr Ridge, IL (US);
James B. Davis, Orland Park, IL (US);
Jim Carlock, Homer Glen, IL (US);
Mike Quinlan, Tinley Park, IL (US);
Rich Gudgel, Romeoville, IL (US);
Raymond H. Ng, Burr Ridge, IL (US);
James B. Davis, Orland Park, IL (US);
Jim Carlock, Homer Glen, IL (US);
Mike Quinlan, Tinley Park, IL (US);
Rich Gudgel, Romeoville, IL (US);
Andrew, LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder perform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.