Crimping tool

A crimping tool for a band clamp having an ear, the crimping tool comprising:

• a stationary jaw;
• a movable jaw adjacent the stationary jaw, the movable jaw being movable from an open position to a closed position;
• a linkage operably coupled to the movable jaw on one end, the linkage rotatable about an axle;
• a first input member operably coupled to the linkage to rotate the linkage about the axle, the first input member rotating about a first axis;
• a second input member operably coupled to the linkage to rotate the linkage about the axle, the second input member rotating about a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis;
• a first frame and a second frame disposed on opposing sides of the linkage, the axle being coupled to the first frame and second frame;
• and
• a handle movably coupled to the first frame, the handle being movable between a plurality of positions, wherein the handle includes:
• a bracket coupled to the first frame,
• a handle portion rotationally coupled to the bracket, the handle having a plurality of first teeth on one end,
• a portion member having a plurality of second teeth arranged to engage the plurality of first teeth, and
• a biasing member disposed between the bracket and the handle portion to bias the plurality of first teeth into engagement with the plurality of second teeth;
• wherein the stationary jaw and the movable jaw each include a recess, the stationary jaw recess and the movable jaw recess cooperating to define an opening in a crimped position sized to define a predetermined amount of crimp in a band clamp, each of the stationary jaw and the movable jaw further having a curved surface that cooperates with the opening to define an area sized to deform the ear.