Abstract:
A multi-use tool (100) for assembly of electrical connectors includes a main tool body (110) having an electrical connector assembly holder (140). The holder includes first (142) and second (146) cavities. The first cavity includes spaced anvils (143, 145) and removably retains an electrical connector end cap (200) between the anvils. A cutting ram (150) is opposed to the first cavity and includes two cutting blades (154) that are translatable between disengaged and engaged positions to trim and sever excess wire lengths from the electrical connector end cap. The second cavity removably retains the electrical connector end cap and a jack housing (250). A termination ram (180) is opposed to the second cavity and movably mounted between disengaged and engaged positions to terminate the jack housing with the end cap. A trigger mechanism (130) is operably connected to both the cutting ram and the termination ram.
Abstract:
L'invention a pour objet un outil de sertissage (1) d'un contact (34) sur l'extrémité d'un câble, ledit contact étant apte à recevoir à la fois une partie dénudée et une partie isolée de l'extrémité du câble. Cet outil de sertissage comporte un premier et un second étages pour sertir respectivement ledit contact sur l'âme conductrice et sur la gaine isolante du câble, ainsi que des moyens (2, 4) pour actionner lesdits premier et second étages de façon sensiblement simultanée. Au moins un élément rotatif (30) est disposé entre au moins un élément de sertissage et une came (12, 22) d'au moins un desdits étages, cet élément rotatif pouvant prendre au moins deux positions par rapport à l'élément de sertissage. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de sertissage d'un contact à la fois sur une gaine isolante du câble et sur son âme conductrice.
Abstract:
There is described a unit (1) for crimping the terminals (2) of an electric connector (3) to respective conducting tracks (4) of a flat cable (5). The unit (1) has an anvil assembly (26) having receiving means (36) for receiving the connector (3); and a pressure assembly (27) movable to and from the anvil assembly (26) in a first direction (B) perpendicular to the flat cable (5), and having matrix means (104, 105) which are pressed onto the receiving means (36) to crimp the terminals (2) of the connector (3) to respective conducting tracks (4) of the flat cable (5). The receiving means (36) have supporting means (71) for supporting the terminals (2) of the connector (3); and locating means (77) which, when loading the connector (3) onto the anvil assembly (26), interact with the terminals (2) to set the terminals (2) in predetermined positions on the supporting means (71) in a second direction (D) crosswise to the flat cable (5) and to the first direction (B).
Abstract:
A torque application device (100) according to the present invention comprises a collar (110) for engaging a fastener, a grip (120) coupled to the collar such that a predetermined maximum torque can be applied to the collar to tighten the fastener, and a slip mechanism (410) to prevent the likelihood that the maximum torque is exceeded. The device may further include an indicator (310) (such as a visual, audible and/or tactile indicator) to indicate that the predetermined maximum torque has been applied.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for coupling utilities is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for coupling utilities comprises a lower plate supported by a box, the plate having an aperture, at least one preloaded spring, at least one utility connection component, and a primary alignment pin projecting from a first surface of the plate; and an upper plate having a secondary alignment pin shorter than the primary alignment pin projecting from a first surface of the upper plate, an aperture and at least one utility connection component. The upper plate can move toward the lower plate with the first surfaces of the plates facing one another so that the primary alignment pin passes through the aperture in the upper plate and the secondary alignment pin passes through the aperture in the lower plate, the at least one preloaded spring is compressed, and the plates engage, coupling the utility connection components.
Abstract:
The present invention involves a plug unlocking tool which comprises a housing and a probe connected to housing wherein the probe extends in a direction away from the housing. The tool further includes a first and second latch release fingers associated with the housing wherein the first and second latch release fingers are movable relative to the housing and an actuator positioned within and moveable along a slot defined in the housing wherein the actuator is associated with the first and second latch release fingers to impart movement of at least one of the first and second latch release fingers with movement of the actuator along the slot. In addition, the present invention includes a method for unlocking a plug from an electrical connection with the plug positioned within a plug cassette assembly and for unlocking the plug from the plug cassette assembly utilizing the plug unlocking tool.
Abstract:
A tool adaptor for securing a compression type end connector to the prepared end of a coaxial cable. The adaptor includes two slide members that are mated in an interlocking sliding relationship with the end connector placed in engagement with contoured seats located in each of the slide members. Opposed drive surfaces are located in the slide members that can be engaged between the jaws of a crimping tool to apply an axial force to the end connector so as to radially compress a deformable section of the connector into tight frictional engagement with the coaxial cable.
Abstract:
A tool (1) to insert a plurality of elongated flexible electric conductors (4) into the slots (3) of an elongated flexible insulating housing (2). The tool (1) has a passage (13) through which the housing (2) and conductors (4) move to have the conductors (4) urged into the slot (3). The passage (13) is bordered by a plurality of ramps (10) which engages the conductors (4) to urge them into the slot (3).
Abstract:
A device for inserting wires and/or pipes in a tubular, flexible sheath includes a sleeve (11), with a split (111) made therealong. The sleeve (11) is encircled by a cylindrical tubular body (21) also having made therealong a relative split (211). The sleeve (11) can turn inside this cylindrical tubular body (21), so as to define two working positions, first (H1) and second (H2). In the first working position (H1), the split (111) of the sleeve (11) corresponds to the split (211) of the tubular body (21), so that the wires can be inserted into the device. In the second working position (H2), the split (211) of the tubular body (21) is closed by the sleeve (11), so as to block the wires inside the device. A rounded, wedge-shaped member (23) rising over the cylindrical tubular body (21) is to be slidably fitted in the flexible sheath (F). The profile of the member (23) allows to open the edges of the elements (3) of the sheath, so as to insert the wires thereinside.