Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – Means to disassemble electrical device
Patent
1980-06-25
1982-06-08
Hall, Carl E.
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
Means to disassemble electrical device
7165, 29758, H01R 4300
Patent
active
043332315
ABSTRACT:
A wire release tool includes first and second working ends for releasing stripped conductors from electrical switches, wall outlets, lighting fixtures, receptacles and other electrical devices of the types which include a spring-biased detent tongue for engaging the stripped conductor. Electrical devices of this type generally include a socket for receiving the stripped conductor and an opening of either circular or rectangular shape to afford access to the detent tongue. The wire release tool includes a central metal core having first and second ends, a metal pin extending longitudinally from the first end and a metal blade extending longitudinally from the second end. The metal pin includes a working end of uniformly circular cross-section having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the circular access opening of such electrical devices. The metal blade includes a working end having a uniformly rectangular cross-section having dimensions substantially equal to the dimensions of rectangular access openings within such electrical devices. A plastic body is molded about the central metal core, while plastic caps are provided for covering the working ends of the wire release tool when they are not being used. Each of the plastic caps includes a skirt for removably and frictionally engaging the molded plastic body. One of the caps is provided with a clip for securing the wire release tool in the pocket of a user when the tool is not being used.
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