Controlled cycle-life jaw assembly

Details Controlled cycle-life jaw assembly Controlled cycle-life jaw assembly

2005-09-09

2009-08-25

Tolan, Edward (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

With means to actuate both elements of tool-couple

Handle actuated

C072S416000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578159

ABSTRACT:
A jaw assembly for use with a crimping tool is described, wherein the assembly includes a jaw arm and a side plate where the side plate is configured to fail in a manner noticeable to a user of the jaw assembly prior to the anticipated failure of the jaw arm. The side plate includes a stress riser, such as a milled slot formed in one face of the sideplate, to ensure such failure.

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Search Report and Written Opinion for corresponding International Application No. PCT/US2005/031799.

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