Wire lock tool

Behind the head 7 , a smaller diameter shank links the head to the handle of the tool. A gap 12 between the bottom of the groove and the inner ring allows a space for the reduction of the diameter of the outside ring. Also, a gap 13 between the width 9 b of the groove and the spire's thickness, 3 a, is set for optimum freedom of the helical ring spires distortion.

The amount of force needed to flex these spires is relatively easy to overcome on this cantilevers half loop. One function is for the spiral lock ring on the left side and the other is for the wire lock ring on the right side. Considering the great number of lock rings used, the versatility of such a tool is beneficial. However, a single head tool is also available as the need or preference arises. The left side, the head 7 has a spiral groove 9.

Such a groove is made on the cylindrical head, with a pitch of around 0. In front of the head 7 and protruding on the outer extremity is a smaller concentric, diameter shank On the right side, a head 24 supports the wire ring and also has a smaller, protruding shank diameter The knurled center mandrel 26 a is the guiding handle.

The other spires are being stored, some behind and some partially in the groove 9 and the remaining are behind the head 7 on the shank Then the tool is being rotated clock-wise, relative to the rear of the tool area The spiral lock ring is inserted and threaded through the groove 9 toward the shank The front spire 6 is partially entered, on an angle, into the bore, and is compressed to allow the tool to be rotated along the arc 14 a.

The compressed spire, fitting the bores diameter, is then pushed into the bore to insert the first loop 6 into the groove 15 a, which is sensed by the spire snapping into the groove. Also shown is shank, 22 , 22 a and the knurl handle, 26 a. This is smoothly feeding all remaining spires in a progressive way due to two principles: 1.

The groove 9 low-pitched angle provides a mechanical force multiplier. The spires of the spiral lock are spread due to the grooved shape. This will open wide the spiral lock, which allows easier flexibility and contributes to reducing the outside diameter of the ring. DRAWING 4 shows the function as to how the wire lock ring is inserted into the groove of the cross bore with a hand tool.

The tool 26 is sufficiently inclined to enter through the edge of the bore. The gap 21 is being set midway between the top and the bottom of the ring to compress the gap, with ease. The tool is then rotated along the arc arrow 37 , so that it can be lined up with the bore. It is then pushed inward, entering the bore until the compressed wire lock spring pops up in the groove. Such action requires dexterity and practice, yet remains a very simple way to assemble the wire lock ring.

The outside diameter of shank 30 is sized to insure the capability of sliding it into the bore 15 , FIG. At the right hand of shank 30 extremity, a protruding shank 23 fits into the internal diameter of the ring 20 FIG. It also contains a finger 28 that has a thickness equal to the gap between shank 30 outside diameter and the inside diameter of sleeve This finger's outer face has a tangential curve of the diameter of shank It also shows a set of two cutout notches 33 and 34 diametrically opposite on the sleeve.

The slider 29 has two notches 33 and 34 that are cut through the sleeve. This allows a nosed finger pliers to insert the ring compressed in the gap 23 b. The finger 28 allows orientation of the assembly positioning of the gap This allows the sleeve 29 to be retracted from the shank's 30 right end to allow it to penetrate bore 15 and transfers the wire lock ring into groove 15 a of piston head All rights reserved.

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