HOLD DOWN DEVICE IN A TERMINAL APPLICATOR

摘要

A terminal applicator ( 50 ) for attaching electrical terminals ( 52 ) to a wire includes a terminal hold down device ( 90 ) for limiting movement of the terminal during the crimping process. The hold down device ( 90 ) includes a hold down arm ( 92 ), a pair of guide rods ( 102 ), and a removable standoff ( 130 ). The guide rods ( 102 ) are carried by a reciprocating ram ( 68 ) and are arranged so that when the standoff abuts a travel limit block ( 148 ) the hold down arm remains in close proximity to the terminal while the ram ( 68 ) continues its motion to complete the crimping cycle.