Terminal temporary holding jig and an automatic terminal inserting apparatus

摘要

A terminal temporary holding jig (J) is provided for a later-inserted terminal (T). The terminal temporary holding jig (J) includes a terminal holder (1) secured to a base (B) of an automatic terminal inserting apparatus. A lid (2) is provided for opening and closing terminal insertion grooves (5) that extend in forward and backward directions in the terminal holder (1). The lid (2) can be attached magnetically in a closed condition on the terminal holder (1). A locking member (9) is provided in the lid (2) and includes a leaf spring with saw teeth that project obliquely backward into the terminal insertion grooves (5). A later-inserted terminal (T) can be inserted through a front end opening of the terminal insertion groove (5) in this state, and can be locked in the terminal insertion groove (5) by the engagement of a step "b" of the terminal (T) with the leading end of the locking member (9). The terminal (T) is taken out by rotating the base (B) into an inverted position, opening the lid (2) and pushing the terminal (T) and the wire (A) down together.