Method and apparatus for assuring or determining appropriate closure of a crimp assembly
US7059166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5367
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for assuring or determining appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. In some embodiments, positive stopping apparatus on the crimp ring are used to assure appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. The positive stopping apparatus may be adjustable or non-adjustable and may be positioned on the free ends or adjoined ends of the segments of the crimp ring. In some embodiments, adjustable and/or cam operating pivot connections on the crimp ring are used to assure appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. In some embodiments, sensing apparatus or systems are disclosed for assuring or determining appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly.
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