Characteristic Analysis of Electronic Connector Grasp and Assembly for Design Grippers

Automation of electronic connectors has been in demand, based on automation of assembly of electronic products. In this study, we propose a new classification of electronic connector, for grasping and assembling. We analyze characteristics of electrical connectors often used at actual industrial sites, from the perspective of the robot, not a person. As a result, it is appropriate to classify the grasp, according to the shape of the electric connector. For the assembly, we suggested that classification should be based on directions are different, because of interference of the electric wire and peripheral parts. We hope that this research will become a new basis, for electrical connector assembly.