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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2003
Richard R Bowles, Solon, OH (US);
James E Hamm, Grafton, OH (US);
Paul W Gress, Bay Village, OH (US);
Richard R Bowles, Solon, OH (US);
James E Hamm, Grafton, OH (US);
Paul W Gress, Bay Village, OH (US);
Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for assuring or determining appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. In some embodiments, positive stopping apparatus on the crimp ring are used to assure appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. The positive stopping apparatus may be adjustable or non-adjustable and may be positioned on the free ends or adjoined ends of the segments of the crimp ring. In some embodiments, adjustable and/or cam operating pivot connections on the crimp ring are used to assure appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly. In some embodiments, sensing apparatus or systems are disclosed for assuring or determining appropriate closure of a crimp ring assembly.