Patent ID: 7814646
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool for compressing a connector to attach the connector to a coaxial cable comprising: a tool body including: a sliding carriage engaging the linear guide for linear sliding motion towards and away from the first compression surface, the sliding carriage including a second compression surface for contacting the connector, the second compression surface moving with the sliding carriage towards and away from the first compression surface; first and second handles mounted to the tool body and movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position; a ratchet pivotally attached to the tool body; a link pivotally connected to the sliding carriage at one end and pivotally connected to the ratchet at an opposite end, the link driving the sliding carriage in sliding motion as the ratchet pivots relative to the tool body; at least one pawl engaging the ratchet and driven by the first handle to incrementally pivot the ratchet relative to the tool body and drive the sliding carriage as the handles are repeatedly moved between the open and closed positions.