Hand tool for use in the quick disconnection of quick connect/disconnect couplings

摘要

A tool for the removal of connectors from tubes is disclosed that, in one embodiment, enables the removal of connectors from large tubes and in another embodiment from a size range of tubes. Movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are affixed to handles to enable a tube to be firmly gripped between a movable gripping jaw and a stationary gripping jaw and the connector prevented from movement by the movable pusher jaw and the stationary pusher jaw. The handles can compress around a pivot point or slide on a bar. in another embodiment the movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are removable from the body of the tool.