Cable stripping tool
OwnerKevin P. Lyonsinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are adapter assemblies for use with a cable stripper and a power drill. Some disclosed assemblies include a cable stripper comprising a body and one or more cutting heads coupled to an adapter. Exemplary embodiments comprising an adapter comprising a bracket having an engagement member, where the engagement member is configured to engage with a factory power drill chuck. The adapter may further comprise a pivot pin for hingedly coupling the adapter and the cable stripper, while allowing the cable stripper to rotate relative to the adapter so that a user can select from the one or more cutting heads of the cable stripper. The adapter may further comprise a locking mechanism which when in the locked position prevents the cable stripper from pivoting relative to the adapter.
Claims20
An adapter for use with a cable stripper, comprising:
- a bracket comprising an end portion, a first side and a second side extending from the end portion;
- an engagement member extending from the end portion of the bracket in a direction substantially opposite the first and second sides, the engagement member configured to releasably couple with a factory power drill chuck;
- a pivot pin extending through the first and second sides of the bracket to permit the bracket to pivot around the axis of the pivot pin;
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- a locking mechanism comprising a locking member and an actuator operable to move the locking member between a locked and an unlocked position.
An assembly for stripping insulation from a cable, comprising:
- a cable stripper comprising a body and one or more cutting heads;
- an adapter comprising a bracket configured to fit over and attach to the cable stripper, the bracket having an end portion and a first side and a second side extending from the end portion;
- an engagement member extending from the end portion configured to releasably couple with a factory power drill chuck;
- a locking mechanism comprising a locking member operable between a locked and unlocked position, wherein when in the locked position the cable stripper is prevented from pivoting relative to the adapter;
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- wherein the bracket is attached to the cable stripper such that the cable stripper may pivot with respect to the bracket.
A method for using an adapter with a multi-head cable stripper, comprising:
- selecting a cutting head of the cable stripper;
- coupling the adapter to a power drill;
- applying the cutting head to a cable;
- activating the power drill such that the selected cutting head of the cable stripper rotates with respect to the cable;
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- stripping a selected amount of insulation from the cable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.