Patent ID: 6427275
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A tool for coaxial cables comprising:a body having a nose portion with a slot formed therein of a size suitable for receiving a connector of a coaxial cable therein; an arm pivotally connected to said body, said arm being movable between a first position outwardly of said body and a second position adjacent said body, said arm having a knife member affixed thereto; a crimper member slidably positioned in said body and having an end facing said slot, said crimper member being movable into said slot when said arm is moved from said first position to said second position; and a stripper member positioned within said body, said body having an opening adjacent said stripper member, said stripper member comprising: a plug member slidably positioned in a channel of said body, and having an interior opening, said plug member further comprising a protrusion extending outwardly of said body; a knife element affixed to said plug member so as to have an edge extending across said interior opening; and a spring positioned in said channel of said body so as to resiliently urge said protrusion outwardly of said body, said arm having a portion contacting said protrusion when said arm is in said second position, said arm urging a plug member into a position whereby said interior opening of said plug member is aligned with said opening on said body.