Adjustable crimping tool

Abstract

A crimping tool used with a crimping apparatus includes a first member having a die receiving portion, a second member being connectable with the first member, and wherein the crimping tool is removably coupled with the crimping apparatus.

1 . A crimping tool used with a crimping apparatus, comprising: 
 a first member having a die receiving portion;    a second member being connectable with said first member; and    wherein said crimping tool is removably coupled with said crimping apparatus.    
   
   
       2 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 1 , including a die biasing member.  
   
   
       3 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said second member includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the height of the crimping tool.  
   
   
       4 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein said adjustment mechanism includes a threaded portion to connect said first member and said second member.  
   
   
       5 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 3 , includes indicia for indicating the adjusted height of the crimping tool.  
   
   
       6 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein said indicia includes visual markings on at least one of said first member and said second member.  
   
   
       7 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 5  wherein indicia includes: 
 a coarse adjustment indicia; and    a fine adjustment indicia.    
   
   
       8 . The crimping tool as set forth in  claim 5  wherein: 
 said coarse adjustment indicia in provided on said first member: and    said fine adjustment indicia is provided on said second member.    
   
   
       9 . A crimping apparatus having a die assembly, comprising: 
 a frame member;    a pressure applying device coupled to said frame member; and    a crimping tool removably coupled to said frame member, said crimping tool having a first and second member.    
   
   
       10 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein said crimping tool includes: 
 a first member having a die receiving portion; and    a second member being connectable with said first member.    
   
   
       11 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein said crimping tool includes a die biasing member.  
   
   
       12 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein said second member includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the height of the crimping tool.  
   
   
       13 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein said adjustment mechanism includes a threaded portion to connect said first member and said second member.  
   
   
       14 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , includes indicia for indicating the adjusted height of the crimping tool.  
   
   
       15 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said indicia includes visual markings on at least one of said first member and said second member.  
   
   
       16 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein said indicia includes: 
 a coarse adjustment indicia; and    a fine adjustment indicia.    
   
   
       17 . The crimping apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein: 
 said coarse adjustment indicia in provided on said first member: and    said fine adjustment indicia is provided on said second member.