TW201343337A - Adjustable seal trimmer and method of use thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A seal trimmer comprising a support member having a first end a second end, and a guide portion variably disposed within the support member is provided. An apparatus comprising an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and at least one finger moveably disposed between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the at least one finger configured to determine a length of a port seal is also provided. Furthermore, a method of sizing and cutting a port seal to fit onto a port, comprising the steps of providing a support member having an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion defining a cavity therebetween, and a length guide portion variably disposed within the cavity of the support member, inserting the port seal into the cavity, and cutting an exposed portion of the port seal is also provided.

Description

Adjustable seal trimmer and method of use thereof

This invention relates to a seal trimmer, and more particularly to a particular embodiment of a seal trimmer for cutting a seal to various sizes.

Moisture ingress is a problem with coaxial cable ports, especially for coaxial cable ports that are often exposed to environmental factors. In order to prevent moisture from entering, a port can be sealed with a small piece of rubber, called a seal. Because the ports are available in a variety of lengths and sizes, the seal must be trimmed to fit existing ports. At present, trimming the length of the seal requires an installer to evenly cut the rubber seal without the jagged mismatch of the cut surface of the seal, while estimating the required length of the seal. For example, when the blade of the mount attempts to cut through the rubber seal, the rubber seal may deform or collapse, resulting in a random cut of the seal and an overall discontinuous cut surface. Failure to have a uniform cut around the body of a seal or a seal that is shorter than the desired length to cover the port may result in undesired results that prevent moisture ingress or other environmental factors from entering.

Accordingly, there is a need for an apparatus and method for uniformly trimming a seal to its correct length.

The first general aspect relates to a seal trimmer comprising a support member and a guide portion, the support member having an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and the inner sleeve portion and the A cavity between the outer sleeve portions, and the guide portion is variably disposed in the cavity of the support member.

A second general aspect relates to a device comprising: an inner sleeve portion insertable to prevent deformation of the seal under the force of a cutting blade; an outer sleeve portion configured to radially surround a bottom surface portion connecting the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, wherein the bottom surface portion includes a plurality of openings; and a plurality of axial fingers configured to pass through the plurality of openings from the bottom surface Extending out, wherein an extension of the plurality of axial fingers determines the length of the seal.

A third general aspect relates to an annular member and an element having an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion and a cavity defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the member Used to determine the length required for one of the seals.

A fourth general aspect relates to a method for determining a desired length of a seal, the method comprising: providing a support member and a guide portion, the annular member having an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and a cavity between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the guide portion being variably disposed in the cavity of the support member, the guide portion being advanced toward the base of the port to vacate a portion of the cavity; and The seal is inserted into the vacant cavity of the support member.

A fifth general aspect relates to a method for determining a desired length of a seal, the method comprising: providing a support member and a guide portion, wherein the support member has an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion and is defined by a cavity between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, and the guide portion is variably disposed in the cavity of the support member; the seal is inserted into the second end of the support member from the cavity The guide is axially removed; and the excess portion of the seal that is beyond the second end of the support member is cut.

A sixth general aspect relates to a seal trimmer comprising: a support member, The system has a first end and a second end, and a guiding portion is variably disposed in the supporting member.

A seventh general aspect relates to a device comprising: an inner sleeve portion; an outer sleeve portion; and at least one finger portion, each of the finger portions being movably disposed on the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve Between the sections, and each of the fingers is configured to determine the length of a seal.

An eighth general aspect relates to a seal trimmer comprising: an annular member having an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and a cavity defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion And an element for determining the desired length of one of the seals and cutting the seal.

A ninth general aspect relates to a method of sizing and cutting a seal to fit a port, the steps comprising: providing a support member and a guide portion, wherein the support member has an inner sleeve portion and an outer portion a sleeve portion and a cavity defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, and the guide portion is variably disposed in a cavity of the support member; inserting the seal into the cavity; and cutting The exposed portion of the seal.

The above and other features of the structure and operation will be more readily understood and understood in the light of the appended claims.

5‧‧‧ center axis

20‧‧‧port

23‧‧‧Threaded outer surface

25‧‧‧ base

30‧‧‧Support members

31‧‧‧ first end

32‧‧‧second end

33‧‧‧ inner surface

34‧‧‧ outer surface

35‧‧‧ openings

36‧‧‧Inner sleeve

37‧‧‧ cavity

38‧‧‧Outer sleeve

39‧‧‧ bottom surface

40‧‧‧Director

41‧‧‧ first end

42‧‧‧second end

43‧‧‧ inner surface

44‧‧‧ outer surface

45‧‧ ‧ fingers

46‧‧‧ Body Department

47‧‧‧Structural features

80‧‧‧ Seal

83‧‧‧Excess

85‧‧‧With the edge

90‧‧‧ cutting elements

93‧‧‧blade

95‧‧‧ brake

100‧‧‧Sealing trimmer

1000‧‧‧Sealing trimmer

1020‧‧‧Rotary cutting elements; cutting elements

1025‧‧‧ brake

1025b‧‧‧Perforation

1026‧‧‧ base

1026d‧‧‧Outer annular lip

1027‧‧‧blade

1027a‧‧‧Perforation

1027c‧‧‧ sharp edge

1028‧‧‧Spring elements

1030‧‧‧Support members

1031‧‧‧ first end

1032‧‧‧second end

1033‧‧‧ inner surface

1034‧‧‧Outer surface

1036‧‧‧Inner sleeve

1037‧‧‧ Cavity

1038‧‧‧Outer sleeve

1039‧‧‧ bottom surface

1040‧‧‧Director

1041‧‧‧ first end

1042‧‧‧ second end

1043‧‧‧ inner surface

1044‧‧‧ outer surface

1045‧‧‧Parts

1046‧‧‧ Body Department

1047‧‧‧holding characteristics

1064‧‧‧External thread surface

1065‧‧‧ axial groove

1066‧‧‧ annular groove

1067‧‧‧Ring lip

1070‧‧‧O-ring

1090‧‧‧Retention characteristics

1091‧‧‧ first end

1092‧‧‧second end

1093‧‧‧ inner surface

1094‧‧‧Outer surface

T‧‧‧thickness

Some specific embodiments will be described with reference to the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like, and the drawings are briefly described as follows: Figure 1A is a sealed trimmer, a port, and placed in front of the port. A perspective view of a particular embodiment of a seal.

Figure 1B is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a sealed trimmer used to determine the length of the seal.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of a support member.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of the support member.

Figure 4 is an end view of a particular embodiment of the second end of the support member.

Figure 5 is an end view of a particular embodiment of the first end of the support member.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a guide.

Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer in an approximated position.

Figure 7B is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer in an approximated position.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer in an extended position.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the seal trimmer prior to insertion of the seal in an approximated position.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the seal trimmer after the seal is partially inserted into the support member.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer in an extended position.

Figure 12 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a sealed trimmer having one of the cutting elements integrally formed.

Figure 13 is an exploded assembly view of a second embodiment of a sealed trimmer having a rotary cutting element.

Figure 14 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a sealed trimmer having a rotary cutting element.

Figure 15 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a support member.

Figure 16 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a guide.

Figure 17 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a holding feature.

Figure 18 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a brake for a rotary cutting element.

Figure 19 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a rotary tool assembly of the rotary cutting element.

Figure 20 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a cutting blade of the rotary cutting element.

Figure 21 is a perspective view of a particular embodiment of a spring element of the rotary cutting element.

Figure 22 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the seal trimmer covering a port and sealingly inserted into the port.

The specific embodiments of the device and method of the present invention, which are described hereinbefore, are merely illustrative and not limiting. While the invention has been shown and described with respect to the specific embodiments, it is understood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. The scope of the present invention is in no way limited to the number of compositions and their materials, shapes and relative configurations, and the specific embodiments of the present invention are merely exemplary.

The singular forms "a", "an" and "the"

As shown, Figures 1A and 1B illustrate a particular embodiment of a sealed trimmer 100. A particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 100 can include a support member 30 and a guide 40, wherein the guide 40 is operatively attached to the support member 30. The seal trimmer 100 can also include a support member 30 and a guide portion 40. The support member 30 has an inner sleeve portion 36, an outer sleeve portion 38, and an inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve. A cavity 37 is formed between the portions 38, and the guide portion 40 is variably disposed within the cavity 37 of the support member 30. Another embodiment of the seal trimmer 100 can include an inner sleeve portion 36 that can be inserted into a seal 80 to prevent deformation of the seal 80 under the force of the cutting blade; The barrel portion 38 is configured to radially surround the seal 80; a bottom surface portion 39 that connects the outer sleeve portion 38 with the inner sleeve portion 36, wherein the bottom surface portion 39 includes a plurality An opening 35; and a plurality of axial fingers 45 are configured to extend from the bottom surface portion 39 through the openings 35, wherein the extension of the axial fingers 45 determines the length of the seal 80. Additionally, the seal trimmer 100 can be used to trim the length of a seal (e.g., a seal) for placement on a port (e.g., a port 20). For example, the length or depth of a seal (eg, seal 80) may need to be cut to match the size of the existing port 20. Further, when the seal 80 is deformed under the force of the blade of the mounter, the seal trimmer 100 prevents the cut surface of the seal 80 from being uneven. The unevenness of the cut surface, or the mating edge 85 of the seal 80, may include serrated edges, notches, serrated notches, or other surface irregularities such that the mating edges 85 are discontinuous or non-uniform. The seal trimmer 100 can be provided to a pre-assembled mount or can permit interchangeability of components as desired (eg, the mounter can assemble or detach a seal trimmer 100 having a support member 30 and a guide 40 having a first size and interchangeable to a second size.)

A particular embodiment of a seal 80 can be a member of a generally annular sleeve that is configured to radially surround or be disposed at port 20 to provide protection against environmental factors (eg, moisture, impurities, rain, dirt) A seal of corrosion factors or other factors that have a detrimental effect. The seal 80 can be an elastomeric material (e.g., rubber, silicone, similar materials having the characteristics of an elastomeric polymer).

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, a specific embodiment of a port 20 can be a conductive socket for receiving a portion of a coaxial cable center conductor (not shown) to provide sufficient electrical contact, wherein the port includes A base 25 that can be mounted to a structure or other suitable substrate. The port 20 can further include an outer surface 23 having a thread for helically engaging a coupling member of a connector (e.g., a coaxial cable connector). The port 20 can be exceeded in ambient conditions (e.g., in a base station or a cellular station). Moreover, the radial thickness or length of the port 20 and the conductive socket of the port 20 may vary under well-known parameters in accordance with broadband communication standards and equipment. In addition, attention should be paid The end port 20 can be formed from a single conductor material, a composite conductor material, or both a conductor and a non-conductor material. However, the socket of the port 20 should be formed of a conductive material such as metal, brass, copper or aluminum. Moreover, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a specific embodiment of the port 20 can be a connection interface component of a coaxial cable communication device, a tower or other signal conditioning device (eg, a signal splitter, a cable extender, a cable) A port of a network module and/or the like.

Referring to Figures 2 through 5, a particular embodiment of a seal trimmer 100 can include a support member 30. The support member 30 can receive, receive or receive a seal 80 and can structurally support or prevent inward deformation of the seal 80 when the seal 80 is trimmed. In other words, a seal 80 can be inserted into the support member 30 to remove one of the guides 40 as detailed above. The support member 30 can include a first end 31, a second end 32, an inner surface 33, an outer surface 34, and a bottom surface portion 39. The support member 30 can be an annular member and has an axial opening. In addition, the support member 30 can also include an inner sleeve portion 36 and an outer sleeve portion 38. The inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 can be a sleeve or a cylindrical portion. However, the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 do not need to be a continuous cylinder to operate normally. Thus, a particular embodiment of a seal trimmer 100 can include an inner sleeve portion 36 and an outer sleeve portion 38.

A particular embodiment of an inner sleeve portion 36 and an outer sleeve portion 38 can be structurally integrated with a common bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30. However, the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 can be separated by a distance defined as a cavity 37. The cavity 37 defined by the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 separated by a distance should be at least sufficient to accommodate the seal 80 of thickness t. For example, the radial distance between the inner surface of the outer sleeve portion 38 and the outer surface of the inner sleeve portion 36 can be sufficient to accommodate not only the seal 80 of thickness t, but also the outer sleeve portion 38 and The seal 80 between the inner sleeve portions 36 moves axially in a direction toward or away from the first end 31 of the support member 30. In other words, the inner sleeve portion 36 and The outer sleeve portion 38 can share a concentric or radial relationship with respect to the central axis 5 of the seal trimmer 100. In particular, the radial distance of the outer sleeve portion 38 from the central axis 5 of the seal trimmer 100 can be greater than the radial distance of the inner sleeve portion 36 from the central axis 5 of the seal trimmer 100. The difference between the radial distance of the outer sleeve portion 38 from the central axis 5 of the seal trimmer 100 and the radial distance of the inner sleeve portion 36 from the central axis 5 of the seal trimmer 100 defines a cavity 37. The cavity 37 (the distance between the central axes 5) can vary the cavity 37 depending on the type and thickness of the seal 80. The cavity 37 can be an annular opening, a hole, a space, a groove or the like.

A particular embodiment of the inner sleeve portion 36 of the support member 30 can be configured to be inserted into an axial opening of the seal 80 (e.g., insertable into the inner diameter of the seal 80). For example, the seal 80 can be disposed outside of the inner sleeve portion 36 but within the outer sleeve portion 38 and further slide toward the first end 31 of the support member 30. Once the seal 80 is slid to the desired distance of the support member, an excess portion 83 of the seal 80 can be cut away to trim the seal 80. Because the seal 80 is configured to enclose the inner sleeve portion 36, due to the rigid nature of the inner sleeve portion 36, the seal 80 can be prevented from being squeezed or otherwise deformed under the cutting force of the mounter blade. Additionally, the inner sleeve portion 36 can be used as a structural cutting edge around the seal 80 to ensure a completely uniform, continuous cut. Thus, when the excess portion 83 is trimmed, the support provided by the inner sleeve portion 36 can alleviate or eliminate irregularities that may result in discontinuities, serrated notches, or other surfaces of the discontinuous cutting surface or mating edge 85.

A particular embodiment of the outer sleeve portion 38 of the support member 30 can be configured to enclose a portion of the inserted seal 80. For example, the seal 80 can be inserted into the cavity 37 a desired distance, leaving the outer sleeve portion 38 visible on the mount. Because the outer sleeve portion 38 extends from the bottom surface portion 39 by the same or substantially the same axial distance as the inner sleeve portion 36, the mount can utilize a jacket that approximates the second end 32 of the support member 30. The edge of the barrel portion 38 serves as a trim guide end. in other words The outer sleeve portion 38 surrounding the seal 80 can indicate the proximity of the inner sleeve portion of the mount such that the cutting blade can properly access the inner sleeve portion 36 without seeing the inner sleeve portion 36. One end or edge. Therefore, while the inner sleeve portion 36 provides the seal 80 support (i.e., prevents deformation of the seal 80) during the cutting of the seal 80, the mounter can simply make a cutting blade and the outer sleeve portion The edge of 38 is aligned at the second end 32.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a particular embodiment of the support member 30 can include one or more openings 35 on a bottom surface portion 39 proximate the first end 31 of the support member 30. The opening 35 can be a groove, a circular hole, a perforated, a rectangular or square opening, a keyway, a C-shaped opening, or other similar structure that can extend through the thickness of the bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30. The opening 35 can provide access from the outside of the support member 30 to the cavity 37 between the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38. In most embodiments, the opening 35 can be sized and sized to provide a gap to allow the fingers 45 of the guide 40 to be removably inserted into the cavity 37 of the support member 30. . For example, as shown in FIG. 7, at the first position (or the approximate position), a portion of the finger 45 or the finger 45 of the guide portion 40 may pass through the opening in the bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30. 35, and stay in the cavity 37. As shown in FIG. 8, in the second position (or extended position), a portion of the finger 45 or finger 45 can extend a distance from the support member 30. The support member 30 may be formed of a plastic, a polymer, a bendable metal or a composite material which is easily formed into a rigid body. The manufacture of the support member 30 can include casting, extrusion, cutting, turning, boring, knurling, injection molding, spray blow molding, overmolding of components, and combinations thereof, or other manufacturing methods to provide component efficiency. Production.

Referring to Figures 6-8, a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 100 can also include a guide 40 operatively attached to the support member 30 to help determine the length of the seal 80 to be trimmed. The guiding portion 40 can be an adjustable length of a guide / structure / member, which is configured to The support member 30 is disposed in a modulated manner. The adjustable guide 40 can include a first end 41, a second end 42, an inner surface 43, and an outer surface 44, and the guide 40 can be a substantially annular member, and the member has a substantially upper shaft An opening is passed through it. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the specific embodiment of the guiding portion 40 may include a body portion 46 and one or more fingers 45, and the fingers 45 are configured to pass through The opening 35 in the bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30 extends into the cavity 37 of the support member 30. The body portion 46 is an annular member that is configured to engage the base 25 of the port 20 and/or is clamped by a mount for determining the desired length of a seal. One or more fingers 45 are structurally integral to the body portion 46 and extend substantially axially from the body portion 46, each finger being separable by a gap or opening. The fingers 45 may provide some flexibility in the radial direction of the guide portion 40, and the elasticity may allow for interchangeability of the guide portions 40 of different lengths. Because the guide portion 40 is substantially annular, each of the fingers can have a similar cross section of a curved shape, a C shape, and an arc shape. The guide portion 40 may be formed of a plastic, a polymer, a bendable metal or a composite material which is easy to form a rigid body. The manufacture of the guide 40 can include casting, extrusion, cutting, turning, boring, knurling, injection molding, spray blow molding, overmolding of components, and combinations thereof, or other manufacturing methods to provide component efficiency. Production.

With continued reference to FIGS. 6-8, and with reference to FIGS. 9-11, the support member 30 urges the body portion 46 of the guide portion 40 into the port when the seal 80 is inserted into the support member 30. In the base 25 of the 20, a particular embodiment of the one or more fingers 45 that are coupled to the body portion 46 can be removed from the cavity 37 of the support member 30 by the seal 80. Figure 9 illustrates a particular embodiment of a first position (or proximity position) in which the finger 45 remains in the cavity 37 of the support member 30 prior to insertion of the seal 80. Figure 10 illustrates a particular embodiment of a position between the approximated position and the extended position, wherein the seal 80 is inserted into the support member 30 to axially remove the length The guide 40 (particularly the finger 45) passes the length guide 40 (particularly the finger 45) from the cavity 37 through the opening 35 and toward the base 25 of the port 20. Figure 11 illustrates a particular embodiment of the second position (or extended position) in which the inserted seal 80 axially removes the guide 40 from the base 25 of the port 20 to determine the proper size of the seal 80. . Thus, the guide 40 can extend the length of the port 20 from the support member 30; after the length guide 40 is joined to the base 25 of the port 20, the seal is still exposed to the second end 32 of the support member 30. One of the 80 excess portions 83 can be trimmed by a blade of the mounter or integrated cutting element 90. For example, the length guide 40 can be removed a distance equal to the desired size of the seal 80 and the excess portion 83 can be trimmed. Alternatively, a mounter can set the seal trimmer 100 to one end of the port 20 and advance the guide 40 (e.g., by clamping the body portion 46) to a depth suitable for the desired seal length, and then set for A cut seal trimmer 100 is placed over the seal 80.

The specific embodiment of the guide portion 40 may not include a body portion 46 but only one or more fingers 45 that are independently movable from the cavity 37 when the seal 80 is inserted into the support member 30. To the base 25 of the port 20. For example, the guide portion 40 can include a single axial member (e.g., a C-shaped nail) that can extend from the support member 30 through the opening 35 to the base portion 25 of the port 20 to determine the proper length of the seal 80. .

Moreover, a particular embodiment of the length guide 40 can include a structural feature 47 that prevents the guide portion 40 from extending completely through the opening 35 in a direction toward the first end 31 of the support member 30, and Leave the support member 30. For example, the fingers 45 can include a structural feature 47 at one end of the finger 45 to engage the bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30 to prevent unwanted loosening from the support member 30. The structural feature 47 can be a lip, a protrusion or a suitable surface feature that can engage the bottom surface portion 39 of the support member 30. For example, the openings 35 The area may be slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of the cavity 37 to facilitate engagement with the structural feature 47 (e.g., a lip) to further prevent excessive displacement of the guide 40. Another embodiment of the support member 30 can include a bottom surface portion 39 having a surface feature to correspondingly engage the structural features 47 of the guide portion 40. Moreover, the thickness, perimeter or overall size of the fingers 45 of the guide portion 40 may correspond to the thickness or overall size of the cavity 37. In one embodiment, the fingers 45 are sized to interfere with the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 to avoid unwanted movement or displacement (eg, not by sealing 80). And caused by the movement / displacement). For example, mechanical interference of the fingers 45 of the guide 40 with the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38 may allow the fingers 45 to axially advance in the cavity 37 when subjected to an external force. And move backwards. This external force acts like an external force applied by the seal 80 when an installer is inserted into the support member 30 into the support member 30, but prevents or substantially obstructs axial movement when no external force is applied.

Referring to FIG. 12, a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 100 can include a cutting element 90 operatively attached to the support member 30 proximate to or proximate the second end 32. A particular embodiment of the cutting element 90 can be a unitary assembly that is integrally formed with the support member 30. The cutting element 90 can be integrally formed with a pair of scissors, a cigar trimmer, a braided blade or other cutting mechanism adjacent the second end 32 of the support member 30 to cut/trim the excess portion 83 of the seal 80. A particular embodiment of the cutting element 90 can be an integrally formed cutting element having a blade 93 operatively coupled to the actuator 95, wherein actuation (ie, pushing, sliding, squeezing, etc.) The blade 80 can be operated to cut the seal 80 along the sleeve portion 38 outside the support member 30. The blade 93 can be integrally formed at the second end 32 of the support member adjacent the outer sleeve portion 38. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various cutting elements and cutting actions can be embodied to trim the excess portion 83 of the seal 80 adjacent or at the outer sleeve portion 38. Alternatively, the seal 80 is detachably attached or fixed to a standard Cutting element.

Referring to Figures 1 through 12, the steps of a specific embodiment of the method for determining the desired length of a seal 80 include providing a support member 30 and a guide portion 40 having an inner sleeve portion 36. An outer sleeve portion 38 and a cavity 37 defined between the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38, and the guide portion 40 is variably disposed in the cavity 37 of the support member 30. The guide portion 40 is advanced toward one of the bases 25 of the port 20 to free a portion of the cavity 37; and the seal 80 is inserted into the vacant cavity 37 of the support member 30. Another embodiment of a method of determining the desired length of one of the seals 80 includes providing a support member 30 and a guide portion 40 having an inner sleeve portion 36 and an outer sleeve portion 38. And a cavity 37 defined between the inner sleeve portion 36 and the outer sleeve portion 38, and the guide portion 40 is variably disposed in the cavity 37 of the annular member 30; the seal 80 is inserted into the support In one of the second ends 32 of the member 30, the guide portion 40 is axially removed from the cavity 37; and the excess portion 83 of the seal 80 beyond the second end 32 of the support member 30 is trimmed.

With continued reference to the drawings, Figures 13 and 14 illustrate one embodiment of a sealed trimmer 1000. A particular embodiment of a sealed trimmer 1000 can share the same or substantially the same structure and function as a sealed trimmer 100. However, a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 1000 can include a support member 1030, a guide portion 1040, a retaining feature 1090, an O-ring 1070, and a rotary cutting element 1020. For example, the specific embodiment of the seal trimmer 1000 can include a support member 1030 and a guiding portion 1040. The support member 1030 has a first end 1031 and a second end 1032, and the guiding portion 1040 can be changed. It is disposed in the support member 1030. Thus, the seal trimmer 1000 can be used to trim the length of a seal (e.g., one of the ports used to wrap the port 20) and deform when the seal 80 is forced by the force of the blade of the mounter. When preventing one of the seals 80 The cutting surface is uneven. A particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 1000 can provide a pre-assembled mount or can allow components (e.g., mounters) to be assembled as desired (for example, the mount can assemble or detach a seal trimmer 1000, The seal trimmer 1000 has a support member 1030 and a guide portion 1040 having a first size and interchangeable to a second size.

With continued reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, and with reference to FIG. 15, a particular embodiment of a seal trimmer 1000 can include a support member 1030; the embodiment of the support member 1030 can be structurally and functionally The support members 30 are identical or substantially identical. A particular embodiment of the support member 1030 can receive, receive, receive a seal 80, and the support member 1030 can structurally support or prevent inward deformation of the seal 80 when the seal 80 is trimmed. In other words, a seal 80 can be inserted into the support member 1030 to remove one of the guides 1040 described above. The support member 1030 can include a first end 1031, a second end 1032, an inner surface 1033, an outer surface 1034, and a bottom surface portion 1039. The support member 1030 can be an annular member and has an opening in a generally axial direction therethrough. In addition, the support member 1030 can also include an inner sleeve portion 1036 and an outer sleeve portion 1038. The inner sleeve portion 1036 and the outer sleeve portion 1038 can be a sleeve or a cylindrical portion. However, the inner sleeve portion 1036 and the outer sleeve portion 1038 do not need to be a continuous cylinder to operate normally. Additionally, the support member 1030 can include an externally threaded surface portion 1064 that is adjacent to or proximate to the first end 1031. The externally threaded surface portion 1064 can be configured to helically mate with one of the internally threaded surfaces 1093 of the retaining feature 1090. The pitch and depth of the threads of the externally threaded surface portion 1064 can be varied and cooperatively correspond to the pitch and depth of the threads of the threaded inner surface 1093. A particular embodiment of the support member 1030 can also include an annular lip 1067. The annular lip 1067 can intermesh with one of the inner lip 1096 of the retaining feature 1090 when operatively configured. For example, engagement between the annular lip 1067 of the support member 1030 and the inner lip 1096 of the retaining feature 1090 can help the two components be secured together.

Moreover, a particular embodiment of the support member 1030 can include one or more axial grooves 1065 that extend a distance beyond the support member 1030, particularly the outer sleeve portion 1038. A specific embodiment of the axial grooves 1035 can be an opening, a channel, a groove or the like. In some embodiments, the axial grooves 1065 can extend from one end of the outer sleeve portion 1038 and extend an axial distance toward the first end 1031 of the support member 1030. The (equal) axial groove 1065 can allow the outer sleeve portion 1038 to flex when compressed. For example, when an installer grips, holds, or squeezes the support member 1030, the axial groove 1065 can allow the outer sleeve portion 1038 to deflect radially, wherein the radial deflection exerts a contact force on The seal 80 between the outer sleeve portion 1038 and the inner sleeve portion 1036 is inserted. Because the sleeve portion 1038 can be bendable beyond the support member 1030, the mounter can substantially control the seal 80, prevent or limit the inner sleeve when the seal trimmer 1000 is being held or otherwise manipulated Movement of the seal 80 between the tubular portion 1036 and the outer sleeve portion 1038. Additionally, the support member 1030 or the outer sleeve portion 1038 can include an annular groove 1066 that is adjacent to or proximate to the second end 1032. The annular groove 1066 can cooperate with an outer annular lip 1026d of the rotary cutting element 1020. The annular groove 1066 can be an opening, a groove, a detent, a tunnel, a channel, a recess, and the like. The particular embodiment of the annular groove 1066 can facilitate rotation of the rotary cutting element 1020 about the support member 1030, as well as limit, prevent, and/or impede axial movement of the components relative to each other.

A particular embodiment of an inner sleeve portion 1036 and an outer sleeve portion 1038 can be integrally formed with one of the bottom surface portions 1039 of the shared support member 1030. However, the inner sleeve portion 1036 and the outer sleeve portion 1038 can be separated by a distance defined as a cavity 1037. The distance separating the inner sleeve portion 1036 from the outer sleeve portion 1038 defines that a cavity 1037 should accommodate at least the thickness t of the seal 80 of the trimmer 100 as described above. Further, a specific embodiment of the inner sleeve portion 1036 of the support member 1030 It can be configured to be inserted into the axial opening of the seal 80 (eg, the inner diameter of the seal 80 can be inserted). For example, the seal can be disposed on the inner sleeve portion 1036 but within the outer sleeve portion 1038 and slid toward the first end 1031 of the support member 1030. As shown in Fig. 22, once the seal 80 slides into the support member 1030 for a desired distance, the excess portion 83 of the seal 80 can be cut away to trim the seal 80. Because the seal 80 is disposed on the inner sleeve portion 1036, and due to the rigid nature of the inner sleeve portion 1036, the inner sleeve portion 1036 can prevent the seal 80 from being on a blade of the mounter or the rotary cutting element 1020. The cutting blade 1027 is pressed or otherwise deformed under the cutting force. Additionally, the inner sleeve portion can serve as a structural cutting edge to define a uniform continuous cut around the seal. Therefore, the notches, serrated notches, or other surface irregularities generated when the rotating portion 1020 or other cutting device is used to trim and/or cut the excess portion 83 can be provided by the inner sleeve portion 1036. The support of the seal 80 is reduced or eliminated.

Additionally, a particular embodiment of the outer sleeve portion 1038 of the support member 1030 can be configured to surround a portion of the inserted seal 80 as in the trimmer 100 described above. Similar to the specific embodiment of the support member 30 of FIGS. 3 and 4, a particular embodiment of the support member 1030 can include one or more openings adjacent the bottom surface portion 1039 of the first end 1031 of the support member 1030. on. The openings can be sized or sized to provide space to allow the fingers 1045 of the guide 1040 to be adjustably inserted into the cavity 1037 of the support member 1030. For example, the finger 1045 of the guiding portion 1040 can be snapped to the opening of the supporting member 1030 and can be held by a holding feature 1047 to prevent the fingers 1045 from being inadvertently completely released from the supporting member 1030. . Particular embodiments of the support member 1030 can be formed from a rigid, bendable body from plastic, polymer, bendable material or composite material. The manufacture of the support member 1030 can include casting, extrusion, cutting, turning, boring, knurling, injection molding, spray blow molding, overmolding of components, and combinations thereof, or other methods of manufacture to provide a set The efficient production of pieces.

Referring again to Figures 13 and 14, and with reference to Figure 16, a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 1000 can also include a guide portion 1040 operatively attached to the support member 1030 to assist The amount by which the seal 80 needs to be trimmed is determined. The specific embodiment of the guiding portion 1040 may share the same or substantially the same structure and function as the guiding portion 40 described above. For example, the guide portion 1040 can be an adjustable guide/structure/member, the adjustable guide/structure/component is configured to be variably disposed within the support member 1030, and the guide portion 1040 can be The first end 1041, the second end 1042, an inner surface 1043 and an outer surface 1044 are included. Moreover, a particular embodiment of the guide portion 1040 can include a body portion 1046 and one or more fingers 1045 configured to pass through an opening in the bottom surface portion 1039 of the support member 1030, and It extends into the cavity 1037 of the support member 1030. Moreover, a particular embodiment of the finger 1045 can include a retention feature 1047 of the structural feature 45 as described above adjacent the second end 1042. A particular embodiment of the retention feature 1047 can include an angled surface to allow the second end 1042 of the fingers 1045 to snap into the opening of the bottom surface portion 1039, but retain at least a portion of the guide 1040 at the support In member 1030. Another embodiment of the retention feature 1047 can include any surface feature that protrudes from the inner surface 1043 of the fingers 1045, and the surface features a flat or substantially flat engagement surface configured to engage the base A flat or substantially flat engagement surface of the inner surface of the surface portion 1039. Further, with respect to the guide 40 of the trimmer 100, as shown in Fig. 22, the guide 1040 includes one or more fingers 1045 to which the fingers 1045 are attached, when the seal is When the 80 is inserted into the support member 1030, the guide portion 1040 can be removed from the cavity 1037 of the support member 1030 by the seal 80 to drive the body portion 1046 of the guide portion 1040 into the port 20. Base 25. Alternatively, an installer can manually pull the guide 1040 from the support member 1030 a distance to actually reach the The base 25 of the port 20. Particular embodiments of the guide 1040 can be comprised of a combination of plastic, composite, metal or plastic, and metal. The manufacture of the guide 1040 can include casting, extrusion, cutting, turning, boring, knurling, injection molding, spray blow molding, overmolding of components, and combinations thereof, or other manufacturing methods to provide component efficiency. Production.

The embodiment of the guide portion 1040 may include no body portion 1046 and only one or more fingers 1045 that are independently movable from the cavity 1037 when the seal 80 is inserted into the support member 1030. To the base 25 of the port 20. For example, the guide portion 1040 can include a single-axis member (eg, a C-shaped nail) that can extend from the support member 1030 through the opening of the bottom surface portion 1039 to the base portion 25 of the port 20 to determine the seal. 80 The appropriate length and/or necessary amount to be trimmed.

Continuing with reference to Figures 13 and 14, and referring to Figure 17, a particular embodiment of a sealed trimmer 1000 that can include a retaining feature 1090. A specific embodiment of the retaining feature 1090 can include a first end 1091, a second end 1092, an inner surface 1093 having a thread, and an outer surface 1094. A particular embodiment of the retaining feature 1090 can be a generally annular member having a generally axially open opening therethrough. The retention feature 1090 can be configured to helically match the externally threaded surface portion 1064 of the support member 1030. For example, when the guide 1040 is operatively mounted at least partially within the support member 1030, the retaining feature 1090 can be helically coupled to the externally threaded surface portion 1064. An O-ring 1070 can be disposed adjacent the bottom surface portion 1039, wherein the O-ring 1070 can be compressed to increase resistance and/or friction to the support member 1030 when it is helically engaged on the support member 1030. The finger 1045 resists the finger 1045 of the guide 1040 and the help assembly is retained on the support member 1030. A particular embodiment of the retention feature 1090 can include an annular lip 1097 proximate or proximate to the first end 1091 to retain the O-ring 1070 in a position while the retention feature The retaining feature 1090 provides a surface to compress the O-ring 1070 when the 1090 screw joint or, in some cases, is completely screwed to the support member 1030. A particular embodiment of the annular lip 1097 can be an annular projection to define a reduction in the inner diameter of the retaining feature 1090 proximate or proximate to the first end 1091. As shown in FIG. 22, the O-ring 1070 can be compressed between the annular lip 1097 of the retaining feature 1090 and an outer surface of the bottom surface portion 1039 to apply resistance to the guide in the support member 1030. The axial movement of the finger 1045 of the portion 1040. In some embodiments, the O-ring 1070 can be made of any elastomeric material that is compressed under normal and/or foreseeable use of the seal trimmer 1000, and the O-ring 1070 can also be The sealing trimmer 1000 compresses a soft ductile metal under normal and/or foreseeable use. In other words, a particular embodiment of the seal trimmer 1000 can include any component or surface feature that can apply a resistance or frictional force relative to an axial phase position of the support member 1030. The guide 1040 is potentially locked. Thus, when screwed onto the support member 1030, the retaining feature 1090 can act as a locking feature or a friction brake and substantially lock the finger 1045 to a particular axial orientation relative to the support member 1030. s position. The mounter is advantageous because once the seal 80 is inserted into the cavity 1037 of the support member 1030 and the fingers 1045 of the guide 1040 have been manually manipulated by either the user or the inserted seal When the required distance is removed, the mounter can begin to tighten or continue to further tighten the retaining feature 1090 in a tightened position to lock, secure, and maintain the fingers 1045 in position to try and prevent impact The axial movement of the unwanted fingers 1045 beyond the length of the portion 83 is required to be trimmed (i.e., cut). Moreover, when a mounter inserts the seal 80 into the seal trimmer 1000, the mounter screws into or out of the retaining feature 1090 to increase or decrease the resistance provided to the fingers 1045 in the support member 1030. And friction is feasible. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that certain embodiments of the seal trimmer 1000 do not require compression by an O-ring or other friction brake to provide resistance. The fingers 1045 can have an interference fit within the inner sleeve portion 1036 and the outer sleeve portion 1038 while the arrangement is being manipulated.

Additionally, embodiments of the outer surface 1094 of the retaining feature 1090 can include a plurality of flat surface regions to enhance gripping by fingers of a mounter or, if desired, with a clamp or similar tool. For example, the outer surface 1094 can comprise hexagonal or polygonal slabs of various sizes and alternately arranged to enhance the moment for screwing in or out of the retaining feature 1090. A particular embodiment of the retention feature 1090 can further include an annular inner lip 1096 that is adjacent to or proximate to the second end 1092. The annular inner lip 1096 can be configured to engage the annular lip 1067 of the outer sleeve portion 1038 for continuous attachment between the two components. Additionally, embodiments of the retention feature 1090 can be comprised of a combination of plastic, composite, metal or plastic, and metal. The fabrication of the retention feature 1090 can include casting, extrusion, cutting, turning, boring, knurling, injection molding, spray blow molding, overmolding of components, and combinations thereof, or other manufacturing methods to provide component efficiency. Production.

With continued reference to Figures 13 and 14, and with reference to Figures 18-21, a particular embodiment of the adjustable seal trimmer 1000 can include a rotary cutting element 1020. A particular embodiment of the rotary cutting element 1020 is operatively coupled to the support member 1030 and proximate to or proximate to the second end 1032. For example, the rotary cutting element 1020 can be attached to a position of the outer sleeve portion 1038 to trim, cut, slide excess or excess portion 83 of the seal 80. The rotary cutting element 1020 can be rotated or rotated circumferentially about the support member 1030 to cut an excess portion 83 of the seal 80 to fit a uniform cut completely around the seal 80. In other words, a mounter can rotate the cutting element 1020 (or rotate the seal trimmer 1000) 360° to engage the seal 80 and properly cut the seal 80 to a desired length. A specific embodiment of the rotary cutting element 1020 can be the support member The rotation of 1030 is correct but the axial movement of the support member 1030 is not allowed.

A particular embodiment of the rotary cutting element 1020 can include a brake 1025, a base 1026, a blade 1027, and a spring element 1028. Figure 18 illustrates a particular embodiment of a brake 1025. Specific embodiments of the brake may be a button, a boom, a pivot arm, a pole, a key, a switch, a push button, a lock button, a switch, a pedal, and the like. The brake can be a pivoting arm that can be depressed or raised by cooperation with the spring element 1028 by a mounter to complete movement of the blade 1027 over the seal 80. The brake 1025 can be operatively coupled to the base 1026. Another embodiment of the brake 1025 can include a perforation 1025b to facilitate attachment of the base 1026 and can include a perforation 1025a to facilitate attachment and/or attachment to the blade 1027. FIG. 19 illustrates a particular embodiment of the base 1026 that is configured to attach the second end 1032 of the support member 1030. A particular embodiment of the base 1026 can include an outer annular lip 1026d that is configured to cooperate with the annular groove 1066 to facilitate a fixed axial position on the support member 1030. 1030 rotation action. A particular embodiment of the base 1026 can include a perforation 1026b for facilitating attachment of the brake 1025. Figure 20 illustrates a particular embodiment of a blade 1027 having a sharp edge 1027c and at least one perforation 1027a for facilitating attachment and/or attachment to the brake 1025, and/or the base 1026; Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a blade 1027 of various sizes, designs, shapes, etc. can be used to join the rotary cutting element 1020. Figure 21 illustrates an embodiment of a spring element 1028 that can be disposed proximate the base 1026 and the brake 1025; when the brake 1025 is braked to engage the blade 1027 with the seal 80, the spring member 1028 can A biasing element or resistor is provided to the brake 1025. Particular embodiments of the rotary cutting element 1025 can be configured to operate in a spring "closed" position and a spring "open" position. The rotary cutting element 1025 is inserted while the seal 80 is inserted into the seal trimmer 1000. The spring "closed" position may require a mounter to raise or raise the brake to lift the blade 1027, and then release the brake 1025 to bring the blade 1027 into contact with the seal 80. Thus, the spring element 1028 can provide a downward cutting force of the blade 1027. The spring "open" position of the rotary cutting element 1020 may require the mounter to press or push the brake 1025 down to cause the blade 1027 to contact the seal 80. Thus, the spring element 1028 can resist the downward cutting force, but the seal 80 can be inserted into the seal trimmer 1000 without the brake of the brake 1025.

Referring to Figure 22, the manner in which the seal trimmer 1000 can trim or cut a seal to a particular size will be described. A mounter can determine the size of a seal 80 by operating the seal trimmer 1000. In some embodiments, the mounter can place the seal trimmer 1000 adjacent the port 20 and then insert a seal 80 having an initial length. When the seal is further inserted into the cavity 1037 between the outer sleeve portion 1038 and the inner sleeve portion 1036, the guide portion 1040 is moved toward the port 20. A mounter can manually move the guide 1040 until the body portion 1046 can contact or contact the base 25 of the port 20. As shown in FIG. 22, once the guide portion 1040 can reach or reach the base portion 25 of the port 20, an excess portion 83 of the seal 80 can be exposed at the second end 1032 of the support member 1030. The mounter can then brake the brake 1025 of the rotary cutting element 1020 and rotate the cutting element 1020 and trim or cut the excess portion 83 of the seal 80 in a manner that does not move the seal trimmer 1000 from the port 20. However, the mounter can remove the seal trimmer 1000 from the port 20. In some embodiments, after the guide 1040 can reach or reach the base 25 of the port 20, the mounter can further spirally engage the retaining feature onto the first end 1031 of the support member 1030 to Resistance and friction are applied to at least one of the fingers 1045 of the guide 1040 to potentially lock the guide 1040 to a particular axial position relative to the support member 1030. The applied resistance of the retaining feature 1090 to lock the guide 1040 to a position because the guide The portion 1040 may rarely move or steer during the cutting process, thereby assisting the mounter in cutting the seal 80. Moreover, by helically rotating the retaining feature 1090 to the locking feature or friction brake provided on the first end 1031 of the support member 1030, since the guide 40 would not be able to move while cutting the previous seal 80, The locking feature or friction brake may allow an installer to cut more than one seal 80 to the same length without the need to apply a seal trimmer to the port 20.

As shown in Figures 1 through 22, a method of sizing and cutting a seal 80 to fit a port 20 includes the steps of providing a support member (30 and 1030) and a guide (40 and 1040), wherein the support members (30 and 1030) have an inner sleeve portion (36 and 1036), an outer sleeve portion (38 and 1038), and are defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion a cavity (37 and 1037), and the guiding portions (40 and 1040) are variably disposed in the cavities (37 and 1037) of the supporting members (30 and 1030); the sealing member 80 is inserted into the cavity (37 and 1037); and cutting the excess portion 83 of the seal 80. The specific embodiment of the method further includes the steps of: providing a retaining feature 1090 that is helically mated with the first end 1031 of the support member 1030; and providing a friction brake to lock the guide 1040 is at an axial position of the support member 1030. A particular embodiment of the method also includes rotating a rotary cutting element 1020 about a first end 1031 of the support member 1030.

While the invention has been described with respect to the specific embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that Therefore, the preferred embodiments of the invention are described as illustrative and not restrictive. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Scope of the Patent Application The scope of the present invention should not be limited to the specific examples provided herein.

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Claims (20)

A seal trimmer includes: a support member having a first end and a second end; and a guide portion rotatably disposed in the support member. A sealing trimmer according to claim 1, wherein a cutting element is rotatably coupled to the second end of the support member for trimming a portion of the seal. The seal trimmer of claim 1, further comprising: a retaining feature configured to spirally match the first end of the support member. The seal trimmer of claim 3, wherein the retaining feature cooperates with an O-ring to create a friction brake to lock the guide in an axial position of the support member. The seal trimmer of claim 1, wherein one of the support members is bendable outside. The seal trimmer of claim 1, wherein the support member includes a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end being structurally coupled to a bottom surface portion of the support member . The seal trimmer of claim 6, wherein a cavity is formed between the first end and the second end of the support member, the cavity being configured to receive a seal from the support member shaft Move the guide to the ground. The sealing trimmer of claim 1, wherein the guiding portion comprises a body portion and at least one finger extending from the body portion. A device comprising: an inner sleeve portion; an outer sleeve portion; At least one finger is movably disposed between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, and each of the fingers is configured to determine a length of a seal. The device of claim 9, wherein the outer sleeve portion has at least one axial groove. The device of claim 9, further comprising: a rotary cutting element rotatably coupled to the outer sleeve portion, the rotary cutting element configured to cut a portion of the seal. The device of claim 9, further comprising: a retaining feature configured to helically engage the outer sleeve portion. The device of claim 12, wherein the retaining feature compresses an O-ring to increase the resistance of movement of one of the fingers. The device of claim 9, wherein one of the ends of each of the fingers includes a structural feature to prevent structurally attached to the outer sleeve portion and the bottom surface portion of the inner sleeve portion from being completely disengaged. The device of claim 9, wherein the outer sleeve portion is adjacent to one end of the inner sleeve portion. A seal trimmer comprising: an annular member having an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion and a cavity defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion; and an element It is used to determine the required length of a seal and to cut the seal. The seal trimmer of claim 16 wherein the element comprises: a rotary cutting element rotatably coupled to the outer sleeve portion, the rotary cutting member configured to cut a portion of the seal. A method of sizing and cutting a seal to fit a port, the steps of which include: Providing a support member and a guiding portion, wherein the supporting member has an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion and a cavity defined between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, and the guiding portion is adjustable Removably disposed within the cavity of the support member; inserting the seal into the cavity; and cutting the excess portion of the seal. The method of claim 18, the method further comprising: providing a holding feature configured to spirally match the first end of the support member; and providing a friction brake to lock the guide In an axial position of the support member. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of cutting comprises rotating a rotating cutting element about a first end of the support member.