Electrical terminal implementation device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrical terminal implementation device that fabricates individual terminals, positions the terminals at their point of use, and connects the terminals to the subject components. The present device may also include apparatus for attaching the terminals to a component, testing the connection between the terminal and the component, coating the terminals with flux, shaping the terminals, and burnishing the component. More specifically, the present invention includes a terminal feeder by which integrated terminals are fed into the device. The integrated terminals are directed from the feeder toward a punch by a selector assembly. Before an individual terminal is cut from the integrated terminals by the punch, a loader assembly grips the individual terminal. Once separated from the integrated terminals, the individual terminal is moved by the loader assembly to the positioner assembly. The positioner assembly moves the individual terminal to the position where it is to be connected to the subject component. The device also includes an accessory assembly which includes a tool for burnishing the subject component, a camera for visually inspecting the component, and a tester for testing the mechanical and electrical connection between the terminal and the component.

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