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Crimping tool
Assignee: Precision Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1976-07-21
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A crimping tool, for crimping eyelets or deforming hollow, male rivet fasteners, having a plier-like configuration. Opposed jaws with handles and linkage for movement of the jaws towards and away from each other is provided whereby a metal fastener is deformed into a fastening position. One of the jaws, in one embodiment, carries a platen surface against which one end of the fastener abuts while the opposed jaw carries a pin forming member which is received in the hollow tubular portion of the fastener and which is subsequently deformed or cold formed to form a locking, retaining collar or flange. In another embodiment, the crimping tool is provided with a dual pin forming jaw and a dual eyelet or fastener may be acted upon in a single operation of the crimping tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur H. Schimmelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:14
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B7/00; B25B7/02; A; A41; A41H; A41H37/00; A41H37/005; A41H37/006; B21; B21J; B21J15/00; B21J15/02; B21J15/04; B21J15/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53896; Y10T29/539
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A hand-held, eyelet crimping tool comprising a pair of opposed jaws with handles and linkage for movement of the jaws toward and away from each other, one of said jaws having an annular anvil platen portion on the terminus thereof, the other of said jaws having a forming pin portion on the terminus thereof, said annular anvil platen portion being adapted for abutting relationship to said forming pin portion when said jaws are in the crimping position, said pin portion being centrally located and adapted to be superposed centrally of said annular anvil platen portion when said jaws are moved toward each other, said forming pin portion having an annular plate at least the diameter of said annular anvil platen portion and having a centrally located upstanding pin relative to said annular plate, the surface of said annular plate circumferentially of said upstanding pin being recessed relative to the circumferential edge of said plate to form an upraised circumferential lip about said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hand-held, eyelet crimping tool comprising a pair of opposed jaws with handles and linkage for movement of the jaws toward and away from each other, one of said jaws having an annular anvil platen portion on the terminus thereof, the other of said jaws having a forming pin portion on the terminus thereof, said annular anvil platen portion being adapted for abutting relationship to said forming pin portion when said jaws are in the crimping position, said pin portion being centrally located and adapted to be superposed centrally of said annular anvil platen portion when said jaws are moved toward each other, said forming pin portion having an annular plate at least the diameter of said annular anvil platen portion and having a centrally located upstanding pin relative to said annular plate, the surface of said annular plate circumferentially of said upstanding pin being recessed relative to the circumferential edge of said plate to form an upraised circumferential lip about said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said upstanding pin has a tapered shoulder and is of a size adapted to be received within an eyelet opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tool in accordance with claim 2 wherein each of said portions are integrally formed and have an extending shank portion for secure reception in opposed bores in each of said opposed jaws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tool in accordance with claim 3 wherein said bores are annular and said shanks of said portions are rigidly secured in said annular bores.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool in accordance with claim 4 wherein said upstanding pin, in cross section, forms a truncated conical section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tool in accordance with claim 5 wherein one of said handles is color coded to visually indicate which handle carries said forming pin portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
193 words
A hollow male rivet fastener crimping tool capable of being hand-held and comprising a pair of opposed jaws with handles and linkage for movement of the jaws toward and away from each other, one of said jaws having annular anvil means carried on the terminus thereof, the other of said jaws having forming means on the terminus thereof, said anvil means and said forming means being adapted for abutting relationship when said jaws are in the crimping position and for cooperative cold forming at least one hollow male rivet fastener, said forming means having an annular plate at least the diameter of said annular anvil means and having at least an upraised central portion relative to the remainder thereof, to be received within an extremity of said hollow, male rivet fastener whereby movement thereof towards said annular anvil means causes said extremity to be cold formed into an annular retaining collar, said upraised central portion being truncated and conically shaped in configuration, the surface of said annular plate circumferentially of said upraised central portion being recessed relative to the circumferential edge of said plate to form an upraised circumferential lip about said edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
193 words
A hollow male rivet fastener crimping tool capable of being hand-held and comprising a pair of opposed jaws with handles and linkage for movement of the jaws toward and away from each other, one of said jaws having annular anvil means carried on the terminus thereof, the other of said jaws having forming means on the terminus thereof, said anvil means and said forming means being adapted for abutting relationship when said jaws are in the crimping position and for cooperative cold forming at least one hollow male rivet fastener, said forming means having an annular plate at least the diameter of said annular anvil means and having at least an upraised central portion relative to the remainder thereof, to be received within an extremity of said hollow, male rivet fastener whereby movement thereof towards said annular anvil means causes said extremity to be cold formed into an annular retaining collar, said upraised central portion being truncated and conically shaped in configuration, the surface of said annular plate circumferentially of said upraised central portion being recessed relative to the circumferential edge of said plate to form an upraised circumferential lip about said edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool in accordance with claim 7 wherein said forming pin member is pivotally secured to said one of said jaws.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool in accordance with claim 8 wherein said annular anvil member is pivotally secured to the other of said jaws.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tool in accordance with claim 9 wherein said forming means has at least two, spaced upraised portions for deforming cooperation with said annular anvil member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool in accordance with claim 8 wherein said annular anvil member is rigidly secured to the other of said jaws.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tool in accordance with claim 7 wherein one of said handles is color coded to visually identify one of the other of said jaws.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |