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In-line crimping tool

  • US 4,080,820 A
  • Filed: 09/02/1976
  • Issued: 03/28/1978
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A crimping tool comprising two arms pivotally connected adjacent one end, a die holder having a head portion and one side leg portion and a working surface extending toward the edge of the tool opposite said leg portion, the die holder having parallel spaced guide surfaces and the head portion having a die, links pivotally connecting each end of the head portion to each of the arms, respectively, the links being pivotally connected to the arms at points laterally offset from the arm pivot in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the arms, and a ram fixed to the arm pivot and extending between the guide surfaces toward the die head portion, the guide surfaces defining a slot between the head portion and the leg portion and the ram being formed with a tongue extending into said slot, the pivoted connections of the links to the arms including pivot pins and the ram edges being disposed in positions to contact said pivot pins to limit the tool opening movement.

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