Multiple connector compression tool
View Patent ↗A multiple connector compression tool for use with multiple sized connectors and a cable is disclosed. The tool is designed to receive at least two different connector configurations. The tool does not require using adaptors which may be lost or misplaced. The tool has a long life because there are very few wear items while maintaining the ability to produce different connectors.
1. A multiple connector compression tool for use with multiple sized connectors and a cable, said compression tool comprising:
a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first side and a second side;
an actuator, wherein the actuator is movably attached to the upper portion of the body;
a first compression chamber that is operatively coupled and positioned proximate to the actuator, and configured for receiving a first cable connector of a first dimension;
a second compression chamber that is operatively coupled and positioned distal to the actuator, and configured for receiving a second cable connector of a second dimension, said second cable connector being a different dimension than the first cable connector; and
a first cable receiving portion, operably associated with the first compression chamber, wherein when a coaxial cable is positioned in the first cable receiving portion, a connector of a first dimension may be compressed thereon by force from the actuator; and
a second cable receiving portion, operably associated with the second compression chamber, wherein when a coaxial cable is positioned in the second cable receiving portion, a connector of a first dimension may be compressed thereon by force from the actuator.
2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a handle and further comprising:
a sliding head having a protruding component, wherein the protruding component of the sliding head may be both retained and movable within the body, wherein the protruding component extends from the sliding head and is configured to contact with the handle; and
a receiving portion within at least one side wall of the body that accepts the protruding component extending from the head.
3. The tool of claim 2 further comprising:
a toggle lever affixing the sliding head to the handle.
4. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a first compressed length that corresponds to the upper compression channel portion of the head.
5. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a second compressed length that corresponds to the lower compression channel portion of the head.
6. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a toggle lever affixed to the actuator; and
a sliding head operably coupled to the toggle lever and dimensioned to form a portion of the first compression chamber and the second compression chamber.
7. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a sliding head; and
a guide on the body for the sliding head that blocks further travel.
8. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a first driver tip for the upper compression channel portion of the sliding head for receiving the connector of the first dimension.
9. The tool of claim 1 further comprising:
a second driver tip for the lower compression channel portion of the sliding head for receiving the connector of the second dimension.
10. A multiple connector size compression tool comprising:
a body having a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side each side having a guidance portion therein;
a handle, wherein the handle is pivotally attached to the body between the first side and the second side;
a transfer element;
a sliding head having a protruding component, wherein the protruding component of the sliding head is both retained and movable within the guidance portion of the body and the transfer element transmits force from the handle to the sliding head;
an upper compression channel portion configured to receive a connector of a first dimension;
a lower compression channel portion configured to receive a connector of a second dimension different than the first dimension; and
a cable cradle having an upper cable receiving portion and a lower cable receiving portion, wherein the cradle is affixed to the body between the first side and the second side.
11. The tool of claim 10 further comprising:
a bearing disposed over the protruding component of the sliding head.
12. The tool of claim 10 wherein the guidance portion is a groove.
13. The tool of claim 10 wherein a driver trip is permanently affixed within the sliding head.
14. The tool of claim 10 further comprising:
a first compressed length that corresponds to the upper compression channel portion of the head.
15. The tool of claim 10 further comprising:
a second compressed length that corresponds to the lower compression channel portion of the head.
16. The tool of claim 10 wherein the protruding component on the sliding head is a post.
17. The tool of claim 10 wherein the guidance portion on the body is a groove and the protruding component on the sliding head is a post dimensioned to fit movably within the groove.