Patent ID: 8495929
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: B21D,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool for applying a load to one or more conductors in a dynamo electric machine, the tool comprising: an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, and a second end opposed to said first end, the handle having a handle axis; a head connected to the second end of the handle, the head comprising a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface, the head having a head axis oriented substantially orthogonal to the handle axis; wherein the interchangeable tool socket is configured to accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and each of the tool inserts are configured to be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position by the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted, and wherein each of the plurality of tool inserts comprise a generally cylindrical projection configured to fit into the interchangeable tool socket, the generally cylindrical projection comprising multiple stops that enable each of the tool inserts to be locked in multiple angular positions about the head axis, and wherein the plurality of tool inserts comprise at least one of a U-shaped cable bender, and a pick, and the U-shaped cable bender comprises two substantially parallel tangs, wherein at least one of the tangs is adjustable so that the adjustable tang can be moved in a direction substantially orthogonal to the head axis and locked in multiple positions.