David P Nowak

US Patent:

45250065, Jun 25, 1985

Filed:

May 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/490799

Inventors:

David J. Nowak - Saint Paul MN
David F. Zupfer - Stillwater MN

Assignee:

R.J. LeVesque Manufacturing Co. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A47F 1306

US Classification:

294 191

Abstract:

An electrical disconnect tool (10) for insulatably gripping and removing a high voltage terminator (41) from a connector (43) is disclosed. The terminator (41) has a removal hook (40). The tool (10) includes an elongate tube (14) having first and second ends. A working head (13) is cooperatively connected to the second of the elongate tube. The working head (13) includes a plurality of opposed jaw members (23a) through (23c) for gripping the terminator (41). Means for moving the working head (13) between opened and closed positions is provided. A ratchet assembly (12) is axially spaced from and cooperatively connected to the tube (14). The ratchet assembly (12) includes a ratchet rod (31) with first and second ends. The second end being axially spaced from the working head (13) whereby operation of the ratchet assembly (12) causes the working head (13) to be moved away from the second end of the ratchet rod (31). Also provided is means for engaging the removal hook (40) of the terminator (41).