Torsion eliminating compression device and method

摘要

A method and device for eliminating torsion during the servicing of cable heads. The device is a tool with a handle portion and clamping members having an opening and gripping surfaces for receiving and gripping two different cable-heads for servicing, such as attachment or detachment. When the handle portion is squeezed and held, the tool provides a compression force substantially parallel to a common central axis of the cable heads. The arrangement of the tool prevents undesired load on the cable heads, optimizes the efficiency of servicing while preventing damage to the cable-heads.

主权项

1. A tool for eliminating torsion and for holding opposing cable heads during cable connection and disconnection operations, the tool comprising:
a handle portion comprising:
a first substantially L-shaped link; and a second substantially L-shaped link, pivotally attached to the first substantially L-shaped link; and first and second clamping members, wherein the first clamping member is fixedly attached to the first substantially L-shaped link and the second clamping member is fixedly attached to the second substantially L-shaped link; wherein each clamping member comprises an opening having a gripping surface for receiving and gripping a connector molding of a cable head, wherein each of the first and second clamping members comprise: a support track having a plurality of equally spaced adjusting holes; a gripper holding member having a spring loaded pin for extending through one of the plurality of openings, the gripper holding member slidable along the support track to position the pin through any of the plurality of equally spaced adjusting holes; and a gripper pivotally attached to the gripper holding member, wherein the gripper comprises the opening having the gripping surface for receiving and gripping the connector molding.