Sheath and conductor strippers
US8151670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/1229
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The sheath and conductor strippers embodiments relate to primarily ergonomic handle assemblies with upper and lower jaw portions perpendicular to the jaw-arms. The elongated handle-members can be straight or pistol grip in configuration. The handle assembly has limiting motion hinges. The handle-members are resiliently urged and have a push-button latch assembly. The hand tools manually engaging jaw portions cut wire, strip insulation, slit sheathing, grasp, and crimp. The cutting blade can be either fixed position or adjustable blade carriage. A utility knife with a blade guard having a friction blade guide another device.
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