Piston device for actuating a tool
US12040582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/048
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices and methods for actuating a tool and methods for making such devices are provided. In one example, the device includes a piston subassembly. The piston subassembly includes a cylinder having a cavity, a head disposed in the cavity to move between first and second positions, and a rod coupled to the head and extending away from the second position. A holding subassembly is coupled to the piston subassembly. The holding subassembly includes a first holding member coupled to the rod and configured to hold a first leg of the tool and a second holding member spaced apart from the first holding member. The second holding member is configured to hold the second leg of the tool. When the head moves from the first position towards the second position, the rod moves the first holding member towards the second holding member.
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