Lead straightening and trimming apparatus

Details Lead straightening and trimming apparatus Lead straightening and trimming apparatus

1989-09-07

1991-02-12

Larson, Lowell A.

Wireworking

Wire cutting and straightening

Predetermined lengths

140147, B21F 102

Patent

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049916319

ABSTRACT:
A lead straightening and trimming apparatus for the leads of electrical components such as stators. The apparatus includes a pallet having positioning posts which position the stators on the pallet and also position coils within the stator. The apparatus also includes a rotating helical pick-up tool which is movable between a retracted position and an extended position adjacent to a component supporting pallet having lead retaining posts. The pick-up tool operates to capture the free ends of leads extending from posts provided by the pallets. Upon retraction, the pick-up tool moves the associated free ends of the leads to a partially straightened gripping position. The apparatus also includes a combined gripper straightening and cutting apparatus which grips the associated lead adjacent to the pallet post with a force insufficient to cut the lead. Retraction of the gripper straightens the portion of the lead extending from the retaining post of the pallet. The gripper is then released to release tension in the lead. The straightener cutter then cuts the lead along the straightened portion at a predetermined distance from the post.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3144889 (1964-08-01), Cole
patent: 3225797 (1965-12-01), Stoody
patent: 4648176 (1987-03-01), Moser
patent: 4723354 (1988-02-01), Moser

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