US4080820A
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In-line crimping tool
Assignee: ROSTRA TOOL COMPANY A CORP OF CT
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Filing: 1976-09-02
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-09-02
Abstract
Abstract An in-line crimping tool having a U-shaped die holder carried by links connected symmetrically to pivotally connected arms, a ram being mounted on the arm pivot and the geometry of the parts being such that the closing together of the handle ends of the arms causes the ram to advance in a straight line, guided by the sides of the die holder, to crimp or compress an object interposed between the die and the ram.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A crimping tool comprising two arms pivotally connected adjacent one end, a die holder having a head portion and one side leg portion and a working surface extending toward the edge of the tool opposite said leg portion, the die holder having parallel spaced guide surfaces and the head portion having a die, links pivotally connecting each end of the head portion to each of the arms, respectively, the links being pivotally connected to the arms at points laterally offset from the arm pivot in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the arms, and a ram fixed to the arm pivot and extending between the guide surfaces toward the die head portion, the guide surfaces defining a slot between the head portion and the leg portion and the ram being formed with a tongue extending into said slot, the pivoted connections of the links to the arms including pivot pins and the ram edges being disposed in positions to contact said pivot pins to limit the tool opening movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A crimping tool comprising two arms pivotally connected adjacent one end, a die holder having a head portion and one side leg portion and a working surface extending toward the edge of the tool opposite said leg portion, the die holder having parallel spaced guide surfaces and the head portion having a die, links pivotally connecting each end of the head portion to each of the arms, respectively, the links being pivotally connected to the arms at points laterally offset from the arm pivot in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the arms, and a ram fixed to the arm pivot and extending between the guide surfaces toward the die head portion, the guide surfaces defining a slot between the head portion and the leg portion and the ram being formed with a tongue extending into said slot, the pivoted connections of the links to the arms including pivot pins and the ram edges being disposed in positions to contact said pivot pins to limit the tool opening movement.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |