Integrated Crimping Hand Tool With Detachable Cable Stripper
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crimping processes for coaxial cables require multiple hand tools for cutting and stripping, leading to operator inconvenience and inefficiency due to the need to carry and switch between different tools during processing steps.
Innovation Solution
A crimping hand tool integrating a stripping accessory with a crimping head and toggle linkage assembly, allowing for simultaneous cutting and crimping operations through a single integrated structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple separate hand tools are used for cutting and stripping cables, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the operator needs to carry and switch between different tools which reduces operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple hand tools (crimping tool and stripping accessory) into a single integrated tool. The stripping accessory is detachably disposed within the handle of the crimping tool, allowing the operator to perform both stripping and crimping operations with one tool, eliminating the need to carry and switch between multiple separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The crimping tool handle is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the handle for the crimping tool and as an accommodating structure for the stripping accessory. The receiving slot in the handle provides a universal interface that can hold different stripping accessories, making the tool adaptable for various cable processing needs.
2Reliability
If multiple separate hand tools are used for cable processing, then each tool can be specialized for its function, but the need to replace tools increases the time required for pre-processing steps
Solution Approach 1:
The stripping accessory is pre-positioned within the handle of the crimping tool, ready for immediate use. The accessory is detachably disposed in the receiving slot, allowing it to be prepared in advance and quickly accessed when needed, eliminating the time required to search for or retrieve a separate stripping tool.
Solution Approach 2:
By merging the stripping accessory and crimping tool into a single integrated unit, the patent eliminates the time loss associated with tool replacement. The operator can perform stripping and crimping operations sequentially without putting down or switching tools, significantly reducing the total time required for cable pre-processing.
3Device complexity
If the handle structure is used only for gripping, then the design is simple, but the space for integrating additional accessories is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed with a receiving slot that serves multiple purposes: it provides structural support for the crimping mechanism while also accommodating the stripping accessory. This universal design allows the handle to function both as a gripping element and as a mounting structure for additional accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The stripping accessory is nested within the handle structure of the crimping tool. The accessory fits into the receiving slot formed by the handle, creating a compact integrated unit where one tool is contained within another, maximizing space utilization without significantly increasing overall complexity.
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AI summary
A crimping hand tool including a first handle, a second handle, a crimping head, a toggle linkage assembly, and a stripping accessory is provided. The first handle pivoted to the second handle has a receiving slot and a crimping slot facing away from each other. The crimping head is slidably disposed in the first handle. The toggle linkage assembly connects the first handle, the second handle, and the crimping head. The first handle pivots relative to the second handle to drive the crimping head to move in or out of the crimping slot via the toggle linkage assembly. The stripping accessory is detachably disposed in the receiving slot.