Cable tie tool having variable trigger linkage
US7185680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The cable tie tool has a variable trigger linkage which is supported within a tool handle by a connection thereto. The trigger linkage is coupled to a lever and movable between open and closed positions such that moving the trigger linkage from the open to closed positions causes the lever to pivot from neutral to tensioned positions. The trigger linkage engages the lever alternatively at near or distant positions thereon to couple the trigger linkage to the lever such that, when a uniform force is applied to the trigger linkage for movement thereof from the open to closed positions, the engagement at the distant position results in the force applied to the tool head by the lever being greater than the force applied to the tool head by the lever which results from the engagement at the near position.
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