Patent ID: 6820326
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A compression assembly tool for attaching first and second connectors of different sizes to the ends of corresponding first and second different cables, the compression assembly tool comprising:a body having an open portion defining a compression region for receiving the end of the first cable and the first connector when the first connector is being attached and for receiving the end of the second cable and the second connector when the second connector is being attached; a lever handle pivotally attached to the body; a plunger mounted for longitudinal sliding motion relative to the body, the plunger being driven by the lever handle between an extended position to axially compress the connectors and a retracted position to allow the connectors to be removed from the compression region; a first pair of split base supports located a first distance from the plunger when the plunger is in the extended position, the first split base supports being pivotally attached to the body for motion between an open position and a closed position, each of the first split base supports having an annular bearing surface of a first diameter corresponding to the first cable; a second pair of split base supports located a second distance from the plunger when the plunger is in the extended position, the second distance being greater than the first distance, the second split base supports being pivotally attached to the body for motion between an open position and a closed position, each of the second split base supports having an annular bearing surface of a second diameter corresponding to the second cable; a first spring for urging the first split base supports towards the closed position; and a second spring for urging the second split base supports towards the closed position; the annular bearing surfaces of the first split base supports encircling the first cable in the closed position and providing annular bearing support for an end of the first connector opposite the plunger during compression, the annular bearing surfaces of the first split base supports allowing removal of the first cable when the first split base supports are in the open position; and the annular bearing surfaces of the second split base supports encircling the second cable in the closed position and providing annular bearing support for an end of the second connector opposite the plunger during compression, the annular bearing surfaces of the second split base supports allowing removal of the second cable and insertion of the first cable and first connector when the second split base supports are in the open position.