Claims
- 1. A method of terminating a cable to a connector, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning an end of the cable in cooperation with an alignment member of the connector, the end of the cable having exposed conductors extending therefrom;
- moving the conductors of the cable into cooperation with a cutting means;
- maintaining portions of the conductors in engagement with the alignment member;
- applying a force to the conductors, such that the ends of the conductors are severed by the cutting means and remaining portions of the conductors are bent around the alignment member.
- 2. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 comprising the additional step of:
- stripping the ends of the cable by means of laser burning.
- 3. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 comprising the additional step of:
- inserting the alignment member with the conductors of the cable bent around into a connector and securing the alignment member in the connector.
- 4. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 wherein the alignment member has conductor receiving recesses to accurately position and maintain the conductors of the cable therein.
- 5. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 wherein a spring loaded securing member is used to maintain the portions of the conductors in engagement with the alignment member.
- 6. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 5 wherein a driving member is used to apply the force to the conductors, such that the conductors will be severed and moved into position in the conductor receiving recesses.
- 7. A method of terminating a cable as recited in claim 1 wherein the cutting means is provided on a movable arm, the movable arm is movable away from the alignment member to allow the alignment member to be removed from the tool.
Parent Case Info
This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 07/716,447 filed Jun. 17, 1991 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,157,829 which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 07/502,941 filed Mar. 30, 1990 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,100,342.
US Referenced Citations (5)
Divisions (2)
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