Patent ID: 7096564
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A termination tool responsive to an impact for inserting the end of an insulated wire into an insulation displacing type electrical connector, securing the wire to the connector, and then cutting off the protruding end portion of the wire, comprising: a cast tool body having a rearward end part for receiving an impact, a positioning and cutting end with a U-shaped opening that can partially encircle the end of a wire, and a flat side surface on the positioning and cutting end aligned perpendicular to the U-shaped opening; a replaceable steel blade member having an essentially flat configuration with a wide rearward end portion and a narrower forward end portion, being supported upon the flat side surface of the tool body, and having a forward end with a cutting edge that is also aligned perpendicular to the U-shaped opening and extends beyond the U-shaped opening; a screw hole formed in the side surface of the tool body at one point along its length, the blade member having an associated opening, and a screw passing through that opening to secure the blade member to the tool body; and a locator pin formed at another point along the length of the side surface of the tool body, the blade member having another opening to receive the locator pin.