Method for terminating high density cable
AssigneeAMP Incorporated
InventorsJohn C. Asick, Clifton W. Huffnagle
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Abstract
An improved conductor preparation and termination means and method are disclosed for terminating multi-conductor flat cable having a high density arrangement of conductors on close centerlines. The present invention is particularly useful for mass termination of flat transmission cable and/or ribbon cable. The subject method and means is primarily distinguished from the known methods and means for terminating cable in that in the present instance at least some of the conductors are pushed from the insulation of the cable to a position where they are exposed and can be engaged by suitable terminating means.
Claims13
A method for preparing multi-conductor flat cable for termination, said cable having a plurality of parallel spaced conductors encased in insulation, said method comprising the steps of:
- cutting at least a longitudinal slit in the insulation adjacent each conductor to be terminated;
- applying force to said conductor from one side of the cable causing said conductor to form a loop exposed from the other side of said cable;
- and
- terminating each said conductor by inserting said exposed loop between resilient conductor engaging portions of an electrical terminal making good electrical and mechanical contact therebetween.
A method for terminating multi-conductor flat cable having a plurality of conductors embedded in insulation in a parallel spaced array, said method comprising the steps of:
- cutting a longitudinal slot in the insulation adjacent a conductor of said cable;
- applying force to said conductor from a first side of said cable causing said conductor to form a loop exposed from the opposite side of said cable;
- and
- inserting said exposed loop into a conductor engaging portion of an electrical terminal.
A method for terminating at least some of the plurality of conductors of a multi-conductor flat cable comprising the steps of:
- forming at least one transverse slot in said cable to cut at least some of said conductors;
- cutting at least one longitudinal slot in the insulation remote from each said transverse slot and immediately adjacent a respective conductor;
- applying a force through said slot from a first side of said cable and against said conductor to expose it in a loop from the other side of said cable;
- and
- terminating said exposed loop with a first terminal means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.