Title: Method and apparatus for attaching multi-conductor flat cable to an electrical connector

Abstract: An apparatus for use in attaching multi-conductor flat cable to an electrical connector having conductor receiving portions facing in opposite directions is disclosed. The apparatus employs a movable ram which moves through multiple strokes to perform all of the necessary steps. A movable connector holder is utilized so that cables may be attached to opposite faces of the connector by using only a single movable ram.

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Inventors: Over, William Roderick (Harrisburg, PA, US)
Gress, Paul William (Newmanstown, PA, US)

Application Number: 547524
Filing Date: 1975-02-06
Publication_date: 1976-02-17
Assignee: AMP Incorporated (Harrisburg, PA)
Primary Class(es): 29/866 29/33M, 29/564.3, 29/742
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3774284	Nov, 1973	Coutes	29/203.
3886641	Jun, 1975	Davis	29/203.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Hall, Carl E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Waring; Frederick W., Pitts; Robert W., Seitchik; Jay L.