Device for stripping insulation from a wire

摘要

A device is disclosed for stripping insulation from the end of an insulated wire. Four identical insulation blades are provided. One pair of blades is mounted on one pivotable arm while a second pair of blades is mounted on a second pivotable arm. The blades on each arm are inverted relative to each other so that the beveled surfaces of the blades which form the cutting edges face in opposite directions, and the beveled surfaces of the blades of the respective pairs which face in the same direction are opposite to each other. This arrangement provides a balanced pattern of the cutting edges and therefore uniform cutting action on the insulation so that when the insulation is removed from the end of the wire, wire skiving is avoided.