Systems and methods for zip-tie cutting
US10065329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting tool is provided. The cutting tool includes a first member and a second member that are configured to be disposed on opposite sides of the free end of the cable tie. At least one of the first and second members is articulable toward the other. The first member includes a curved blade that is curved along at least a portion of the curved blade along a transverse direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis defined by the free end of the cable tie. The second member has an opposed surface. Urging the curved blade toward and into contact with the opposed surface removes an end portion of the free end of the cable tie, with a remaining portion of the free end of the cable tie curved along at least a portion of the remaining portion of the free end along the transverse direction.
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