Cable cutting tool
US6769183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable cutting tool includes a first arm having a first jaw member connected to a first handle member and a second arm having a second jaw member pivotally connected to a second handle member. The first and second arms are connected by a fastener and are pivotal with respect to one another about a longitudinal axis of the fastener. A tension element is mounted on the second jaw member and is positioned wholly outside of and out of contact with the second handle member. A take-up element is mounted for rotation on the second jaw member. A latching mechanism is mounted on the second jaw member and is configured to inhibit rotation of the take-up element in a first direction. The take-up element is uninhibited by the latching mechanism when rotating in a second direction. A chain extends over the take-up element and has a first end attached to the first arm and a second end attached to the tension element. The chain is positioned wholly outside of and out of contact with the second handle member.
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