Compact Coaxial Cable Connector Compression Tool with Modular Mold
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional crimping tools are not versatile enough to handle different types of coaxial connectors and are often too large for convenient handling and carrying.
Innovation Solution
A compact coaxial cable crimping tool with a modular design featuring a base, mold, and interchangeable pressing elements that can adapt to various connector formats, allowing the coaxial cable to pass through an outer sleeve that is radially deformed to securely engage with the connector, enabling easy handling and use with multiple connector types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional crimping tools are used to handle different types of connectors, then multiple specialized tools are needed, but this increases device complexity and reduces ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal crimping tool with a replaceable mold system that can handle multiple connector types (F-type, BNC-type, and connectors with different specifications) using a single base tool. The base tool remains constant while only the mold needs to be changed, achieving multi-functionality without requiring multiple specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The crimping tool is divided into a base component and a replaceable mold component. This segmentation allows the user to keep the base tool and only replace the mold when working with different connector types, reducing the need to carry multiple complete tools while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional crimping tools are designed to accommodate multiple connector types, then the tool size increases, but this reduces ease of handling and carrying
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the tool into a compact base and small replaceable molds, the patent enables versatility without increasing the size of the main tool body. The base tool remains small and portable, while the molds are designed to be compact enough to be stored within or alongside the base tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The replaceable molds can be stored within the base tool or in a dedicated storage compartment, creating a nested arrangement where smaller components are housed within the main tool structure. This minimizes the overall volume required for carrying and storing the complete tool set.
3Volume of moving object
If a compact crimping tool is designed, then handling and carrying becomes easier, but the tool may lack the force or precision needed for different connector types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by designing connector-specific molds that are optimized for each particular connector type. Each mold has the precise geometry, cavity shape, and crimping parameters tailored to its specific connector application, ensuring high reliability and crimping quality for each connector type despite the compact overall tool size.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The tool provides versatility in handling different coaxial connector types, reduces size for easier carrying, and ensures secure engagement of the coaxial cable with the connector, addressing the limitations of conventional crimping tools.
Implementation Method 1
the upper mold hinge and the lower mold hinge to press the first outer sleeve to deform the first outer sleeve radially
Data Source
AI summary
A tool for mounting a coaxial cable on a first connector is disclosed, wherein the coaxial cable extending along a first axial is adapted to pass through a first outer sleeve of the first connector, wherein the tool comprises a plunger; and a mold comprising an upper mold hinge and a lower mold hinge, wherein the upper mold hinge pivotally connected to the lower mold hinge so as to rotate the upper mold hinge relative to the lower mold hinge with respect to a rotation axis, and a second axial direction of the rotation axis is parallel to the first axial direction, wherein the plunger is adapted to push the first connector so as to force the upper mold hinge and the lower mold hinge to press the first outer sleeve so as to deform the first outer sleeve radially.