Ergonomic cable tie installation tool
US7086426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ergonomic cable tie installation tool includes a generally pistol-shaped housing including a grip which depends from a barrel. Pivotally connected to the lower region of the grip is a trigger linkage of a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism also includes an intermediate linkage pivotally connected to the trigger linkage. The intermediate linkage is supported in the housing. The intermediate linkage is, in turn, connected to a tensioning mechanism also supported in the housing. The tensioning mechanism couples the intermediate linkage to the cable tie. Pivoting the trigger linkage toward the grip, normally by the hand of a user, causes the intermediate linkage to pivot resulting in the tensioning mechanism producing an increased tension in the cable tie. The trigger linkage is oriented relative to the grip such that pivoting it toward the grip requires the stronger fingers of the user's hand to travel more than the weaker fingers thereby improving the ergonomics of the tool. The trigger linkage may also make the respective travel distances of the stronger and weaker fingers more uniform also improving the ergonomics of the cable tie installation tool. Moreover, the trigger m…
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