Patent ID: 9144897
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: B25B,B60T

Abstract:
1. A tensioning tool for use in tensioning an emergency brake cable system for a vehicle, the tool being driven by a rotational driver, and the brake system including a rotatable cable end, the tool comprising: a body; a first portion rotatably positioned in the body for engaging the cable end, the first portion including a locking mechanism for receiving the cable end, the locking mechanism movable between at least a first locked position and a second unlocked position; a second portion movably positioned relative to the body and at least partially external to the body and operably engaging the locking mechanism; wherein upon insertion of a nut into the first portion, movement of the second portion to the second unlocked position secures the nut in the first portion and wherein the first portion is an elongated shaft having a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion of the shaft including the locking mechanism and defining a recess, the rear portion of the shaft extending through a load cell configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the body and operably bear upon a portion of the body when the shaft is engaged with the cable end; a gear operably engaged with a source of rotational movement and non-rotatable engaged with the shaft; and a thrust bearing operably engaging the gear and the load cell for allowing rotation of the gear while creating a compressive load on the load cell.