Abstract: A crimping assembly roll crimps a cover part over an underlying structure. The crimping assembly includes a base. A first roller extends out from the base and is rotatable with respect thereto. A second roller extends out of the base and is rotatable with respect thereto. In addition, the second roller is movable axially with respect to the first roller. A transmission is operatively connected to the first roller and the second roller such that the first and second rollers roll at the same speed. The crimping assembly also includes a pneumatic motor connected to the transmission to selectively drive the transmission and roll the first and second rollers as the first and second rollers roll over the cover part to force the cover part into engagement with the underlying structure.

Abstract: A crimping assembly roll crimps a cover part over an underlying structure. The crimping assembly includes a base. A first roller extends out from the base and is rotatable with respect thereto. A second roller extends out of the base and is rotatable with respect thereto. In addition, the second roller is movable axially with respect to the first roller. A transmission is operatively connected to the first roller and the second roller such that the first and second rollers roll at the same speed. The crimping assembly also includes a pneumatic motor connected to the transmission to selectively drive the transmission and roll the first and second rollers as the first and second rollers roll over the cover part to force the cover part into engagement with the underlying structure.

Abstract: A crimping tool having a housing. A driving shaft is rotatably mounted within the housing and includes at least one end extending beyond a boundary of the housing. A driven shaft is pivotally and rotatably mounted within the housing and includes at least one end extending beyond a boundary of the housing. A first drive mechanism engages the driven shaft for pivotally moving the driven shaft. A second drive mechanism engages the driving shaft for rotating the driving shaft. The driven shaft is pivotally moveable from an operating closed position wherein the driven and driving shafts extend in a parallel relation and engage each other to provide a rotational force for the crimping tool and an open position wherein the driving and driven shafts are angularly spaced from each other and wherein the driven shaft does not engage the driving shaft.