Power actuated handheld tensioning and cutoff tool

Details Power actuated handheld tensioning and cutoff tool Power actuated handheld tensioning and cutoff tool

1997-04-08

1998-06-23

Larson, Lowell A.

Wireworking

Implements

Stretchers

140 932, B21F 900

Patent

active

057691339

ABSTRACT:
A power assisted system for tensioning and cutting off flexible cable ties includes a handheld unit coupled to a remote power unit by a flexible pull-cable. A trigger on the handheld unit signals the remote power unit to pull the pull-cable and thereby actuate the tool. A tie gripping and tensioning mechanism is provided in the handheld unit as is a cutoff mechanism that automatically cuts off the cable tie tail when the desired tension is achieved. Because operating power is provided by the remote unit, the handheld unit can be made small and lightweight without sacrificing power. Control signals are communicated from the handheld unit to the remote unit through wires carried alongside the pull-cable within a common sheath. Alternatively, the control signals can be communicated through the pull-cable itself.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3118473 (1964-01-01), Bell
patent: 3254680 (1966-06-01), Caveney et al.
patent: 3438406 (1969-04-01), Rozmus
patent: 3865156 (1975-02-01), Moody et al.

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