Cycle counter for cable tie tool

Details Cycle counter for cable tie tool Cycle counter for cable tie tool

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Larson, Lowell A. (Department: 3725)

Wireworking

Implements

Stretchers

C140S093200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11055938

ABSTRACT:
The cycle counter is incorporated in a cable tie tool and provides an accurate count of the number of cable ties cut by the tool. The cycle counter includes a sensor which detects the displacement of the blade of the cable tie tool required to sever the strap of the cable tie. Alternatively, the sensor detects the condition of a component of the cable tie tool which indicates that the tool has cut the strap of a cable tie. The sensor generates a cut signal indicating that the strap of a cable tie has been cut. The cycle counter further includes summing devices for processing the cut signals and generating additional signals for transmission to a display device. The display device communicates to an operator the total number of cable ties severed by the cable tie tool. The display device also communicates to the operator the total number of selected cable ties severed by the cable tie tool.

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European Search Report, including Annex, for European Patent Application No. EP 05 07 5355 (2 pages).
Communication pursuant to Article 96(2) EPC, European Patent Office, European Patent Application No. 05 075 355.7-2302, Mar. 20, 2006.

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