Abstract: An automated crimping machine for crimping a fitting or end connector onto an end of a cable is made up of segmental die portions which together form a die surface in the desired configuration including cylinder-operated pivot blocks to advance the segmental die portions between an open position and closed crimping position, a plunger assembly axially spaced from the die portions to support the fitting in loosely assembled relation on the cable and to automatically advance in an axial direction into the cavity formed by the die surfaces to cause the fitting to be crimped onto the cable end, following which the segmental die portions are expanded away from the fitting and the crimped fitting removed to permit insertion of the next fitting and cable which is advanced through a guide block into properly aligned relation with the plunger.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tool for connecting a cable fitting to the end of a coaxial cable. The tool is made up of one or more dies with a cavity therein, a carrier chuck which is axially spaced from the die surfaces to support the fitting in relation to the end of the cable, and a handle pivotally mounted to cause axial movement of the carrier chuck. The carrier chuck is pushed toward the die surfaces to axially force the fitting into the die cavity to reduce the circumference of one end of the fitting into a generally conical configuration securely engaging the cable. A radial ratchet mechanism on the handle prevents the carrier chuck from moving away from the die until the fitting has been fully and properly secured to the cable. The dies are specially shaped to have a guiding portion which smoothly and consistently guides the fitting into proper relation to the dies, and a stop limiting portion to prevent the fitting from being forced too far into the die.

Abstract: There is provided a cove molding cover for use in routing and protecting electrical cables and cords along the inside corners of buildings. The cove molding cover assembly includes clips which are attached to one or more of the surfaces defining the corner, and a cover strip which is snapped into place upon the clips. Each of the cover strips has arcuate lips running along its margins, while the clips have circular beads extending from their sides. The beads are insertible into the lips to attach the cover strip to the clips. Because the beads are free to rotate within the arcuate lips, and because the clips and covers strip are flexible, the entire assembly can be flexed to accommodate any variations or irregularities in the angle between the surfaces defining the corner.