Network Jack Crimping Tool With Switching Block for 90°/180° Jacks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current crimping tools for network jacks require separate cutter heads for 90° and 180° jacks due to differences in wire bonding base dimensions, leading to inconvenience in replacing cutter heads and a risk of tipping during operation.
Innovation Solution
A crimping tool design that incorporates a single blade holder and a switching block cooperating with a support base, allowing the tool to accommodate both 90° and 180° jacks without the need for replacing cutter heads, and ensuring stability by aligning the blade holder and support base forces horizontally.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate cutter heads are used for 90° and 180° jacks, then the tool can accommodate different jack types, but the complexity of the device increases and cutter head replacement becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal blade holder design that can accommodate both 90° and 180° jacks through a single device. The blade holder includes a receiving region with positioning structures that adapt to different jack orientations, eliminating the need for separate cutter heads for different jack types while maintaining full functionality for both configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a rotatable receiving holder that can pivot between different angular positions to accommodate 90° and 180° jacks. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows the single blade holder to adapt its orientation and positioning according to the specific jack type being used, providing versatility without requiring multiple static cutter heads
2Adaptability or versatility
If the receiving holder is rotated to switch between 90° and 180° jacks, then the tool can accommodate different jack types, but the risk of tipping increases due to misalignment of force application
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving holder is designed to rotate about a horizontal axis that passes through the point where the blade holder applies force to the jack. This dynamic rotation mechanism ensures that the force application point remains consistent and aligned with the rotation axis, preventing any tipping moment from occurring during operation while allowing smooth switching between jack types
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AI summary
The present invention involves a crimping tool, which comprises a tool body; a blade holder configured on the tool body; a support base configured on the tool body and having a jack-urging portion and a first receiving region to accommodate a 180° jack therein; and a switching block having a second receiving region, movably connected with the support base and cooperating with the support base to accommodate a 90° jack in the first receiving region and the second receiving region, wherein when the blade holder is used to crimp wires into the 180° jack, the jack-urging portion bears a force exerted by the blade holder.