Tension and anti-recoil mechanism for cable tie tool

Details Tension and anti-recoil mechanism for cable tie tool Tension and anti-recoil mechanism for cable tie tool

2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Larson, Lowell A. (Department: 3725)

Wireworking

Implements

Stretchers

C140S093200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11056078

ABSTRACT:
The tension and anti-recoil mechanism of the present invention is connected to a tool handle of a cable tie tool. The tool handle has a barrel and a grip depending therefrom. The tension and anti-recoil mechanism includes a regulator grip supported in the barrel. A one-piece cutter actuator is supported in the regulator grip for longitudinal displacement relative to the barrel. A tension limiting mechanism directs a retaining force against the cutter actuator to resist longitudinal displacement thereof relative to the barrel. The retaining force may be controlled to limit the tension produced in a cable tie prior to severing the strap thereof. Recoil of the cable tie tool which may result from the severing is substantially limited by the tension and anti-recoil mechanism.

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