Multi-functional tool for flexible pipe and related methods

摘要

A multifunctional tool includes first and second handle members, first and second jaw members operatively connected to the first and second handle members and movable between a first open position and a second closed position, and first and second removable collar attachment members configured to be removably installed in the first and second jaw members, respectively, to provide different sizes of compressing and/or cutting diameters when the first and second jaw members are in the second closed position.

主权项

1. A compression tool comprising:
a first jaw member; a second jaw member pivotally connected to the first jaw member at a first pivot location; a first handle connected to the second jaw member; a second handle connected to the first jaw member; wherein the first and second jaws are configured to move between an open position and a closed position to thereby connect flexible pipe by compressing flexible pipe connecting rings or sleeves; a plurality of collars having two or more associated circumferences for compressing of different sizes and different types of rings or sleeves, each of the plurality of collars comprising a first collar portion that is removably attached to the first jaw member and a second collar portion that is removably attached to the second jaw member, wherein movement of the first and second jaw members, together with attached collar portions, between the open position and the closed position around a pipe connecting ring or sleeve reduces a circumference of the pipe connecting ring or sleeve thereby providing a pipe connection seal, and wherein the closure of a single hand around both the first and second handles closes the first and second jaws and collar portions to reduce the original ring or sleeve circumference to a circumference providing a flexible pipe connection seal; and collar holding locations comprising respective jaw tabs on a side of each of the first and second jaw members, respective jaw holders on the first and second jaw members, and respective cooperating slotted collar tabs on the first and second collar portions of the plurality of collars, wherein the first and second collar portions are configured to rotationally slide inside the jaw tabs such that the collar tabs are slidably received next to the sides of each of the first and second jaw members.