Method and apparatus for semi-automated insertion of conductors into harness connectors

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US90/03744 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 9, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 9, 1990 PCT Filed Jul. 9, 1990.A method and apparatus for semi-automating the termination of randomly selected conductors (50) of a harness (48) into the correct cavities (44) of a connector (46) is disclosed and includes a fixture (34) to hold the connector (46), a light device (30) for positioning a spot of light (42) on a designated cavity (44) which is to receive either a moisture plug (87) or a randomly selected conductor (50) for termination, a computer (26) to provide control signals to move the spot to the correct cavity (44) and a voice data-link (28) connected to the computer (26) to verbally transfer information, including direction and confirmation, between the computer (26) and the operator.