Connector examination and correction devices and methods for examining and correcting same.

摘要

To judge with certainty whether the condition of attachment of each metal terminal is proper, a method and apparatus are provided in which a thinned distal end portion of a lance check pin having guide portions contacts an inner surface of a lance flexing space. The lance check pin, when inserted into the lance flexing space, is kept in a proper posture by the guide portions. Therefore, misjudgment of the terminal position is avoided. In addition, to eliminate the need for a retainer, there is provided a method and apparatus in which metal terminal-inserting jigs are inserted into a connector, so that pressing portions of the jigs are inserted into cavities through insertion holes of a connector housing. Metal terminals disposed in an improperly-inserted position are pushed by distal ends of pressing portions of the jig, and are moved to a properly-inserted position where the metal terminal is held against withdrawal by the engagement portion of a lance. The jigs are reusable, thereby reducing the number of the parts. Even if the metal terminal is disposed in an improperly-inserted position, the metal terminal need not be removed reinserted, and reinspected. <IMAGE>