Splice assembly tool and method of splicing

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:863655

Silva, Frank A ^[1]

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1. Basking Ridge, NJ

A splice assembly tool for assembling component parts of an electrical conductor while producing a splice connection between electrical cables therewith, comprises a first structural member adaptable for supporting force applying means thereon, said force applying means enabling a rotary force applied manually thereto to be converted to a longitudinal force for subsequent application against a first component part of said electrical connection, a second structural member adaptable for engaging a second component part in a manner to assist said first structural member in assembling the component parts relative to one another and transmission means for conveying said longitudinal force between said first and said second structural members, said first and said second structural members being coupled to one another by said transmission means, wherein at least one of said component parts comprises a tubular elastomeric sleeve and said force applying means provides a relatively high mechanical advantage when said rotary force is applied thereto so as to facilitate assembly of said at least one tubular elastomeric sleeve about said other component part in an interference fit manner.

• DOE Contract Number: E(49-18)-1559
• Assignee: Amerace Corporation (New York, NY)
• Patent Number(s): US 4223436
• OSTI ID: 863655
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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