Cable tie tool having modular tool head

US7216679B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Thomas & Betts International LLC · US

Inventors

• Joey Magno · Cordova, US
• Johan Tapper · Hedemora, SE
• Anders Fahlen · Köping, SE
• Joakim Norin · Stuvsta-Snättringe, SE
• Göran Paulsson · Mora, SE
• Sven Wadling · Smedjebacken, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 11, 2005
• Grant date: May 15, 2007
• Expiry date: May 28, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B59/04
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The cable tie tool has a modular tool head and a tool handle from which the tool head may be detached. The attachment and detachment provided by the modular tool head provides for the use of multiple tool heads with a single tool handle in which is mounted a trigger mechanism. Each modular tool head is secured to the tool handle by a latch mechanism. Each tool head further includes a tensioning mechanism for applying a tension force to a cable tie. Each tensioning mechanism provides for application of a corresponding tension force to the cable tie proportional to the force applied to the tensioning mechanism by the trigger mechanism. The respective tension forces are different for at least one uniform force applied by the trigger mechanism to the corresponding tensioning mechanisms.