| 摘要 |
A compression tool including, in one embodiment, a fixed base, a compression member and a bi-directionally pivoting handle. The fixed base includes a static plunger for engaging a portion of a cable connector while the compression member slideably engages the fixed base along a line of action. The handle pivotally mounts to the fixed base and bi-directionally pivots about the axis to slide the compression member in one direction to facilitate loading of a connector body into a recess of the compression member, and in the other direction, to compress the connector body and the connector portion thereby coupling a cable to the connector body. |
| 主权项 |
1. A compression tool, comprising:
a fixed base defining linear bearing surfaces disposed parallel to a line-of-action, a cradle support defined by a pair of lug structures forming a pivot axis orthogonal to the line-of action, each lug structure having a cylindrical bearing surface open to a vertical channel extending from the cylindrical bearing surface to an upper portion of the respective lug, and a plunger operative to secure an end of an insert of a coaxial cable connector; a moveable compression member defining guide surfaces slideably engaging the linear bearing surfaces of the fixed base, the guide surfaces facilitating axial displacement of the moveable compression member along the line of action, the moveable compression member having a recess for accepting a body of the coaxial cable connector, the recess defining a U-shaped opening defining a shoulder for engaging an end of the connector body, the compression member further comprising forward and aft cam follower surfaces disposed on each side, and spaced apart from, the pivot axis of the fixed base; and, a handle having a stub axle projecting laterally from each side of the handle and pivotally mounted to each lug structure of the fixed base, the handle having forward and aft cam engagement surfaces for engaging the forward and aft cam follower surfaces and pivoting about the pivot axis in one direction such that the forward cam engagement surface engages the forward cam follower surface to urge the moveable compression member forward along the line of action to an open position, and pivoting about the axis in the other direction such that the aft cam engagement surface engages the aft cam follower surface to urge the moveable compression member aft along the line of action to a fully compressed position, wherein the open position facilitates loading of the connector body into the recess; and wherein the fully compressed position applies a compressive force to the connector body and connector insert to secure the connector body to the cable. |
