Patent ID: 8533939
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A compression tool for terminating wires to a connector, the compression tool comprising: a frame having a receiving space configured to receive the connector, the frame having at least two frame slots that define different travel paths, the travel paths having different lengths; a handle rotatably coupled to the frame; a ram held by the frame, the ram having an engagement end within the receiving space that is configured to engage the connector, the ram movable between an initial position and a final position; and a link coupled between the ram and the handle and the link being in contact with the ram and with the handle, the link being variably positionable with respect to at least one of the handle or the ram to change the final position of the ram within the receiving space to control a shut height of the compression tool, the link having a selector configured to be selectively received in the frame slots and traveling along the corresponding travel path during actuation of the handle, wherein the final position of the ram within the receiving space is controlled based on in which frame slot the selector is received.