Ring plier with torque wrench fitting
US5598752A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque-latch ring plier system includes a ring plier having a pair of opposed arms with opposed semi-circular segments forming an annular receptacle. A connecting link joins the pair of arms at the annular receptacle for pivotable movement. A lever is rotatably mounted to one of the arms at about its midpoint and is rotatable to engage a reaction device on the other arm for urging the arms to pivot about the link and close the opposed segments. A coupler is associated with the lever to enable a torque wrench to be connected such that operation of the torque wrench is effective to operate the pliers and establish a selected torque at the opposed segments. The system further includes a tilting bench plate for releasably holding a device to be tightened for angularly positioning the device for ease of access.
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