OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001507

Crimping and/or pinching accessory for power tool

Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:18.324593Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001507
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

A crimping accessory and/or a pinching accessory for a power-driven tool is
provided. The crimping accessory and/or the pinching accessory can include
first and second jaws that are rotatably coupled relative to a guide assembly
and an actuating mechanism coupled in the guide assembly. The actuating
mechanism includes a trunnion mounted on a rod. First and second cam followers
exert a force on first cam surfaces of the first and second jaws as the
trunnion moves in a first longitudinal direction, to bring the jaws together
in a crimping and/or pinching area of the accessory and exert a crimping
and/or pinching force on a workpiece. Movement of a pair of first pins and a
pair of second pins along second cam surfaces of the first and second jaws
guides an opening movement of the first and second jaws to release the force
exerted on the workpiece.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001507
Published 2026-09-15T19:06:18.324593Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001507