Connector terminating apparatus

Apparatus for terminating a plurality of conductors to a connector of the type having first and second connector bodies adapted to have conductors interpositioned in a spaced array and in engagement with a plurality of electrical contacts, said apparatus comprising an elongated frame extending along a longitudinal direction, a fixture means at one end of said frame adapted to hold a first connector body and a plurality of conductors to be terminated, an upright member at the other end of said frame, a beam having a pivotable joint intermediate the ends thereof with one end pivotably mounted to said upright member, said frame including at least one rail extending in the longitudinal direction intermediate said upright and said fixture, a carriage pivotably mounted to the other end of said beam and slidably mounted to said rail for movement along said longitudinal direction away and toward said fixture member as said pivotable joint moves up and down in a direction substantially normal to said longitudinal direction, said carriage including means for holding and positioning said second connector body whereby said conductors are terminated to a connector in engagement with a plurality of electrical contacts during movement of said carriage toward said fixture.