Crimping Tool Locator Securing Plug Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crimping tool locators face issues with securing plugs in tight construction spaces and maintaining orientation, leading to plugs falling out during crimping operations, especially under tight space conditions and when changing orientations.
Innovation Solution
A crimping tool locator with a securing device that adjusts the cross-sectional area of the accommodation to securely hold the plug, using a latching, locking, or friction mechanism, independent of the plug's weight, to prevent unintentional ejection, and allowing adaptability for different plug types and geometries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional crimping tool locator is used, then the plug can be inserted into the accommodation, but the plug falls out during crimping operations, especially under tight space conditions and when changing orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device includes a movable securing element that can transition between a first position (allowing plug insertion) and a second position (securing the plug). This dynamic mechanism adapts to different operational phases, providing reliable retention during crimping while allowing easy insertion during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing device changes the cross-sectional area of the accommodation by moving the securing element between positions. In the first position, the cross-section allows plug insertion; in the second position, the cross-section is reduced to secure the plug. This parameter change enables both ease of operation and reliable retention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the accommodating body is designed with a fixed cross-section, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different plug types and geometries
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element's movement between two positions provides adaptability for different plug types and geometries. The mechanism allows the accommodation cross-section to dynamically adjust, enabling the same locator to handle various plug configurations without requiring multiple specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing device with its movable element provides multi-functionality, allowing the accommodating body to adapt to different plug types and geometries. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized locators for different plug configurations.
3Reliability
If no securing device is used, then the device complexity is low, but the plug cannot be securely held during crimping operations
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element transitions between a first position (during insertion) and a second position (during crimping), providing security only when needed. This dynamic approach ensures plug security during critical operations while minimizing structural complexity by using a simple two-position mechanism rather than continuous complex control systems.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a crimping tool locator (12) for a crimping tool (1), especially crimping plier (2). The crimping tool locator (12) comprises an accommodating body (14) with at least one accommodation (21) for a workpiece (10), especially a plug (11). The accommodating body (14) comprises a securing device (24), by which the workpiece (10) is securable in the interior of the accommodation (21). The securing device (24) can be realized as a latching device, locking device or friction device.