Patent ID: 6681656
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: H02G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for cutting and stripping a portion of a covering layer of preselected axial length from a terminal end of a filamentary member having a first diameter, said apparatus comprising:a) clamping jaws for engaging the filamentary member at a position spaced by a first distance from said terminal end to constrain the filamentary member against axial movement; b) blade means movable to cut through said layer at said preselected axial length from said terminal end; c) a guide bushing having a cylindrical passageway with a linear, central axis, forward and rear ends and a second diameter; d) support means for holding said bushing in a stationary position with said linear axis in a desired radial position and said forward end spaced a second distance from and closely adjacent to said preselected axial length from said terminal end; e) a motor for imparting movement to said blade means; and f) adjustment means for adjustably changing said desired radial position.