Tools for securing connectors using explosive charges and methods for using the same
US6996987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/0275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tool for securing a connector on a conductor using an explosive charge includes a first tool member, a second tool member, a drive member, a lock member and a limiting member. The second tool member is movably mounted on the first tool member. A breech chamber is defined in at least one of the first and second tool members. The breech chamber is adapted to receive the explosive charge. A breech opening is defined in at least one of the first and second tool members. The breech opening communicates with the breech chamber. The tool is adapted to forcibly move the drive member responsive to an explosion of the explosive charge in the breech chamber. The second tool member is movable between a closed position, wherein the breech opening is closed, and an open position, wherein the breech opening is open to allow loading and unloading of the explosive charge into and from the breech chamber, by moving the second tool member relative to the first tool member. The lock member is selectively movable between a locked position, wherein the lock member prevents the second tool member from moving relative to the first tool member from the closed position to the open position, and an unlocke…
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