Crimp tool force monitoring device
A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
1. A crimp tool, comprising:
a frame;
a lead screw;
a nut assembly connected to said lead screw;
a spring member connected to said frame and movable with rotation of said lead screw;
a first transducer connected to said nut assembly to measure a first force applied on said nut assembly; and
a second transducer connected to said spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by said spring member.
2. The crimp tool according to claim 1 , wherein
said second force measurement is converted to a distance to determine a displacement of said spring member.
3. The crimp tool according to claim 1 , wherein
said first and second transducers are connected to a circuit board to determine operating parameters of said crimp tool.
4. The crimp tool according to claim 3 , wherein
said circuit board provides visual and/or audible indicia based on said first and second force measurements measured by said first and second transducers.
5. The crimp tool according to claim 1 , wherein
a motor powers said lead screw.
6. The crimp tool according to claim 1 , wherein
a computer is connected to said crimp tool to save said first and second force measurements.