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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 18, 1999
Donald J. Glaser, Emporia, KS (US);
Glendo Corporation, Emporia, KS (US);
Abstract
An improved power operated tool holder and actuator unit (,) is provided which permits use of conventional, manually operable pivoted dual-leg tools (e.g., pliers, nippers or crimpers) and eliminates the need for specialized tools of this character. The unit (,) includes a tool holder (,) operably coupled with an actuator (,) which can be controlled by a foot switch (,). The holder (,) has upper and lower tool leg clamps (,) which respectively hold the ends (,) of a dual-leg tool (,). The lower leg clamp (,) is coupled via an operator (,) to a pneumatic piston and cylinder assembly (,) controlled by switch (,). In use, a charge of pressurized air delivered to the assembly (,) effects movement of a piston rod (,) which in turn moves leg clamp (,) so as to close the work performing ends (,) of the tool (,).