Power tool with crimp image
US12197184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/0427
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Portable, hand-held, battery operated, hydraulic tools are provided with a tool frame, a force sensor, and a location detector. A piston actuated by a hydraulic system within the tool frame applies force to the working head to perform a task, such as to apply a crimp to an electrical connector. The tool determines the maximum force applied to the crimp and records that maximum force along with the geographic location of the tool when the crimp was formed. The maximum force provides an indication of the quality of the crimp and the recorded location allows a potentially defective crimp to be located. Images of crimps can be uploaded to a web service and linked to cycle information for retrieval and review at a later date.
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