Crimping Hand Tool Integrating Stripping Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crimping hand tools require separate tools for crimping and stripping, which complicates the process and reduces efficiency in forming cable connectors.
Innovation Solution
A crimping hand tool with a first body, second body, linking member, crimping assembly, and stripping assembly, where the second body is rotatably coupled with the first body, allowing for simultaneous crimping and stripping actions through a guiding structure and sliding mechanism, enabling the formation of cable connectors with a single tool.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If separate tools are used for crimping and stripping, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the process complexity increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the crimping assembly and stripping assembly into a single hand tool body, allowing both functions to be performed with one tool. The crimping assembly includes crimping members that can be actuated independently from the stripping assembly, enabling both operations without requiring separate tools, thus improving productivity while managing complexity through integrated design
Solution Approach 2:
The hand tool is designed with universal functionality to perform both crimping and stripping operations. The tool body accommodates multiple assemblies (crimping and stripping) that can be activated sequentially or independently, making the tool versatile for different cable preparation tasks and eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for cable connector formation, then each operation can be performed with specialized equipment, but the number of tools required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of separate crimping and stripping tools into a single integrated hand tool. Both the crimping assembly and stripping assembly are housed within the same tool body, allowing users to perform multiple cable preparation operations with one tool rather than switching between multiple specialized tools
Solution Approach 2:
The hand tool achieves multi-functionality by incorporating both crimping and stripping capabilities in one device. The tool can adapt to different cable types and connector requirements through its dual-assembly design, providing universal applicability for various cable connector formation tasks
Data Source
AI summary
A crimping hand tool used for crimping a cable and a housing together is provided. The crimping hand tool includes a first body, a second body pivoted to the first body, a linking member pivoted to the second body, a crimping assembly pivoted to the linking member and slidably coupled to at least a portion of a guiding structure of the first body, and a stripping assembly slidably disposed in the first body. The first and the second bodies are pivoted to be opened or closed relatively so as to drive the linking member and push the crimping assembly forward to crimp the cable and the housing together. The stripping assembly is suited for being forced to cut and peel off an insulated layer from conducting lines of the cable.