摘要 |
The conductors of a flat cable from which part of the insulation has been removed are supported so that a marker strip can be accurately positioned and attached by a press. A sliding plate (14) which is forced downwards when the press is operated, is guided vertically by fixed rods (12) and has holes through which slide smaller rods (24) supporting the pressure head (16) against the force of return springs. Also attached to the head is a cutting blade (36) which enters a slot (80) across a block (48) supporting the conductors, so that their ends are trimmed when the marker strip is attached. The supporting block is attached to a positioning plate (46) with edges (62) shaped to slide between guides (44) on a base plate, so that it can travel from a loading position to the application position. The upper plate (14) carries locating pins (74) which enter locating holes (70) in the positioning plate, then entering holes (72) in the base plate for accurate positioning. |