Patent ID: 7089658
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clamp remover, comprising: a first engaging member configured to engage a clamp, wherein the first engaging member has a first side wall and a second side wall to apply a first force against a shell of the clamp; a second engaging member configured to engage the clamp, wherein the second engaging member has a first side wall and a second side wall to apply a second force against a wedge of the clamp; a first interface member coupled to the first engaging member; a second interface member coupled to the second engaging member; an actuating member coupled to the first interface member and to the second interface member; wherein the actuating member provides at least one of a third force and a fourth force, wherein the third force is transferred from the first interface member to the first engaging member by causing the first side wall and the second side wall of the first engaging member to apply the first force against the shell of the clamp and wherein the fourth force is transferred from the second interface member to the second engaging member causing the first side wall and the second side wall of the second engaging member to apply the second force against the wedge of the clamp; wherein the actuating member defines a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity receives the first interface member, and wherein the second cavity receives the second interface member; wherein the actuating member comprises a reset member, wherein the reset member is coupled to at least one of the first engaging member, the second engaging member, the first interface member and the second interface member; wherein the actuating member disengages at least one of me first engaging member, the second engaging member, the first interface member, and me second interface member from the clamp; and wherein the actuating member comprises at least one of a force generating member and a force transferring member, wherein at least one of the force generating member and the force transferring member are coupled to the first cavity and to the second cavity.