Cable Bender

Abstract

A system and method for bending a cable. The system has a stationary portion which has at least one stationary pivot. A moveable portion has at least one pivot. The moveable portion moves inwardly and outwardly relative to the stationary portion. A cable is inserted between the moveable portion and the stationary portion. The moveable portion is retracted inwardly and a cable is bent.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for bending a cable, said system comprising:
 a stationary portion comprising at least one stationary pivot;   a movable portion comprising at least one movable pivot;   wherein the stationary pivot and the movable pivot comprise a length, and wherein the length of the stationary pivot is parallel to the length of the movable pivot;   wherein said movable portion is moveable between an inward retracted position and an outward extended position relative to the stationary portion;   wherein said stationary portion is coupled to a power assembly, wherein said power assembly provides force to move the movable portion;   wherein said movable portion comprises a void to receive a cable;   and wherein the movable portion comprises a face which makes contact with the cable, wherein the face comprises a curved shape.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said inward and outward movement comprise a movement direction, and wherein the movement direction is approximately perpendicular to the length of the stationary and movable pivots. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said cable comprises wire. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3  further comprising a cable inserted through said void, wherein said cable is sandwiched between the stationary pivot and the movable pivot.  
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the stationary portion comprises a wedge shape. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a stationary pivot on each side of said wedge, and wherein the movable portion is located between the stationary pivots. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said power assembly comprises a hydraulic motor. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said stationary pivot comprises a bolt. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said stationary pivot comprises a roller. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said the face of said movable pivot does not comprise sharp corners.  
     
     
         11 . A method of bending a cable, said method comprising:
 a) inserting a cable into a void of a cable bender, wherein the cable bender comprises a movable portion and a stationary portion, wherein the stationary portion comprises a wedge shape with the moveable portion located between the wedges of the stationary portion, wherein said void is located on said movable portion, and wherein said movable portion is moveable inwardly and outwardly relative to said stationary portion;   b) applying an inward force to the moveable portion;   c) bending said cable, wherein said cable is sandwiched between the movable and stationary portions.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said stationary portion comprises stationary pivots, and wherein said moveable portion comprises a moveable pivot. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said applying of step b) comprises applying a force via hydraulic fluid. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said inserting of step a) comprises manipulating the movable portion such that a cable can be inserted to rest over said stationary portion and through said void. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12  wherein said moveable pivot comprises a face, and wherein said face makes contact with said cable, and wherein said face comprises a curved shape.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12  wherein said moveable pivot comprises a face, and wherein said face makes contact with said cable, and wherein said face does not comprise sharp edges. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said cable comprises wire.