Abstract: A securing tool and methods for its use are described herein. In various embodiments, the securing tool may include a handle and one or more prying members positioned at a first end of the securing tool opposite the handle. The prying member(s) may be shaped to engage a release of a self-tensioned hose clamp to cause the handle to be manipulable to spring the self-tensioned hose clamp. The securing tool may include first and second sensors configured to provide first and second signals, respectively, that are indicative of sensed occurrence of first and second events after the handle is manipulated to spring the self-tensioned hose clamp. In various embodiments, if the first and second signals satisfy a criterion, the hose clamp may be deemed to have been properly installed onto a hose or other conduit.

Abstract: A power tool that tensions metal locking ties. The power tool includes a base with a drive mechanism and a tool head mounted to the base. The tool head includes a tension mechanism, a gripper assembly secured to the tension mechanism, and a tool nose. The tension mechanism includes a lead screw secured to an electric driver in the base and a lead nut attached to the lead screw. The gripper assembly includes a gripper housing secured to the lead nut. As the lead screw rotates, the lead nut moves along the lead screw pulling the gripper housing toward the base of the tool to tension the metal locking tie.

Abstract: Tool for securing a loop-type band clamp around an object. Turning a drive screw displaces an upper jaw relative to a lower jaw of the tool. An alignment component is inserted through holes in band clamp tabs and then a fastener engages a receiving end of the alignment component. An opening in the lower jaw receives the fastener and an opening in the upper jaw receives an upper segment the alignment component. The upper and lower jaws compress the tabs by operation of the drive screw, closing the loop around the object. While the tabs are compressed, the alignment component is separated from the fastener and a clamp fastener is inserted through the tab holes and mated with the fastener. The upper segment of the alignment component is removed from the upper jaw. The upper and lower jaws are removed from the band clamp by operation of the drive screw.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cannulated tool through which a cable is passable. The cannulated tool comprises a body. The cannulated tool also comprises a screw driving feature, rotatable relative to the body. The cannulated tool further comprises an anti-rotation feature, rotatable relative to the screw driving feature. The cannulated tool additionally comprises a cable tensioning feature, configured to tension the cable when passed through the cannulated tool.

Abstract: A device for unfastening fasteners includes an operation device, a cable unit and a working unit. The cable unit is connected between the operation device and the working unit. The operation device includes a first part and a second part pivotably connected to each other by a pivot. The first part includes a first extension with a first hole. The second part includes a second extension with a second hole. A first slot communicates with the first hole. A second slot communicates with the second hole. The cable unit includes a cable and a sheath. The cable extends through the first and second holes via the first and second slots, and connected with an end piece which contacts the first extension. A stop member is mounted to the first extension to close the first slot. The cable is separated from the operation device easily without causing damage to the cable.

Abstract: A motor-driven machine-tool unit such as a multi-axis turning head or a motor spindle, having a stator unit and at least one rotor unit that is rotatable about a rotation axis, wherein the rotor unit comprises at least one tool receptacle unit having a tool clamping device that is adjustable in a longitudinal direction of the rotation axis and impingeable with a clamping force, for fixing and bracing a releasably fixable tool, wherein comparatively high requirements are met, in particular, in terms of the accuracy of the machining and/or the reliability in the machining. According to the present invention, this is achieved above all in that at least two clamping force sensors are provided for detecting the bracing of the tool clamping device, in particular the clamping force that is caused in the fixing and bracing.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool includes first and second handle members, first and second jaw members operatively connected to the first and second handle members and movable between a first open position and a second closed position, and first and second removable collar attachment members configured to be removably installed in the first and second jaw members, respectively, to provide different sizes of compressing and/or cutting diameters when the first and second jaw members are in the second closed position.

Abstract: A securing tool and methods for its use are described herein. In various embodiments, the securing tool may include a handle and a prying member positioned at a first end of the securing tool opposite the handle. The prying member may be shaped to engage a release of a self-tensioned hose clamp to cause the handle to be manipulable to spring the self-tensioned hose clamp. The securing tool may include first and second sensors configured to provide first and second signals, respectively, that are indicative of sensed occurrence of first and second events after the handle is manipulated to spring the self-tensioned hose clamp. In various embodiments, if the first and second signals satisfy a criterion, the hose clamp may be deemed to have been properly installed.

Abstract: A swage or coupling tool is provided for use in coupling a fluid line to a compression fitting, a fluid coupler, or the like. The swage tool provides multiple degrees of freedom and/or multiple pivots or pivot joints to facilitate and maintain alignment of the jaws with the compression fitting during use of the swage tool to facilitate properly-aligned assembly of the compression fitting, and to limit bending or kinking of the fluid line when the fitting is being attached. The swage tool includes a pair of movable jaws, which may have stepped or rounded engagement surfaces, which may be forced against corresponding engagement surfaces of the compression fitting to securely assemble the fitting to the fluid line. The shape of the engagement surfaces facilitates properly-aligned assembly of the compression fitting, and limits bending or kinking of the fluid line when the fitting is being attached.

Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers for clamping a hose is provided with two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends and provided with movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions. With the protrusions formed along the periphery of the two clamping plates and the gaps defined by the protrusions, the hose clamp pliers can clamp the hose clamp in different directions, so that it can be adapted to different work requirements or environments, for example, in a narrow space. Further, the movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions restrict the hose clamp in two different directions, so as to improve clamping stability.

Abstract: A hand-operated pressing tool, which is suitable in particular for producing pipe connections, for pressing cable lugs, and/or for actuating cutting jaws, comprises a drive device arranged in a housing. The drive device is connected to an energy source. Furthermore, a start button, a display device, and a diagnostic connector are provided. The start button as well as the display device are arranged under a transparent housing cover. Preferably, the housing cover can be opened in order to reach the diagnostic connector.

Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers for clamping a hose is provided with two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends and provided with movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions. With the protrusions formed along the periphery of the two clamping plates and the gaps defined by the protrusions, the hose clamp pliers can clamp the hose clamp in different directions, so that it can be adapted to different work requirements or environments, for example, in a narrow space. Further, the movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions restrict the hose clamp in two different directions, so as to improve clamping stability.

Abstract: An air hose removal device for removing a hose from a push-to-connect (quick connect push-in) fitting comprises a first lever arm and a second lever arm. The device comprises a generally planar rigid upper fork located on a second lever arm anterior end having a “V” shaped notch. The device comprises a generally planar rigid lower fork mount located on a second lever arm anterior end having a slot that runs longitudinally with respect to the plane of operation of the first lever arm and the second lever arm. The device comprises a rigid lower fork attachment with a “V” shaped notch and a threaded stud located on a lower fork attachment bottom surface that further comprises a mated internally threaded knob. The lower fork attachment comprises a monolithic “vee” block located on a lower fork attachment top surface having a groove located in the “vee” block top surface.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool includes first and second handle members, first and second jaw members operatively connected to the first and second handle members and movable between a first open position and a second closed position, and first and second removable collar attachment members configured to be removably installed in the first and second jaw members, respectively, to provide different sizes of compressing and/or cutting diameters when the first and second jaw members are in the second closed position.

Abstract: A pliers for manipulating hose clamps or spring clamps can include channels for engaging the ears of a clamp. In summary, a pliers can include a first lever including a first jaw and a first handle, a second lever including a second jaw and a second handle, where the first jaw includes a first clamping surface including a plurality of channels and at least two channels in the first clamping surface are not parallel to one another, and where the second jaw includes a second clamping surface including a mirror-image plurality of channels that complement the channels on the first clamping surface.

Abstract: According to the invention, a tool for assembling and disassembling an elastic collar includes first and second jaws mobile relative to each other. The first and second jaws respectively include first gripping profiles, the first gripping profiles being adapted to interact with the elastic collar and being provided opposite each other along a first predetermined and general collar-gripping orientation relative to the jaws. The first and second jaws respectively include at least second gripping profiles, the second gripping profiles being provided opposite each other and being adapted to interact with the elastic collar along a second predetermined general gripping orientation relative to the jaws, the second orientation being different from the first orientation.

Abstract: A hose clamp compression tool for engaging and compressing opposed or opposite end tangs of a hose clamp includes a first fixed plate and jaw and a second fixed plate spaced from the first fixed plate and jaw. The first and second plates are mounted on rails with a sliding plate and jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed plates. The sliding plate is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed plate by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding plate. The jaws each include both a transverse slot cooperative with an end tang of a band type hose clamp and a channel extending from the slot for engagement with the end tang of a ring or wire type hose clamp thereby enabling use of the tool for either a band type or a wire type hose clamp.

Abstract: A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers comprises a pair of hose clamp pliers and two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends, and the respective clamping plates are formed with at least one opening. When in use, the two clamping plates are used to clamp the hose clamp, and the hose clamp pliers are used to fix the positions of the two clamping ends, so that the user can position the hose clamp without exerting a continuous force.

Abstract: According to the invention, the tool for assembling and disassembling an elastic collar includes first (22) and second (26) jaws mobile relative to each other, the first (22) and second (26) jaws respectively including first gripping profiles (32, 38), the first gripping profiles being adapted to interact with the elastic collar and being provided opposite each other along a first predetermined and general collar-gripping orientation relative to the jaws (22, 26). The first (22) and second (26) jaws respectively include at least second gripping profiles (28, 30, 34, 36), the second gripping profiles being provided opposite each other and being adapted to interact with the elastic collar along a second predetermined general gripping orientation relative to the jaws (22, 26), the second orientation being different from the first orientation.

Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers comprises a pair of universal pliers and two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends, and the respective clamping plates are formed with at least one opening. When in use, the two clamping plates are used to clamp the hose clamp, and the universal pliers are used to fix the positions of the two clamping ends, so that the user can position the hose clamp without exerting a continuous force.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method is provided for installing clamps. The system comprises pliers and an awl. The pliers have a pair of bifurcated jaws, each jaw generally narrow and of substantially equal width and thickness. A first jaw is pivotally mounted in relation to a second jaw such that spaces between furcations of the jaws substantially align as the jaws open and close. The distance between the jaws is adjustable, and the jaws can be releasably locked in position. The clamp is placed around a structure and an elongated shaft of the awl is passed through holes in ears of the clamp. The jaws compress the ears. The shaft is bracketed by the furcations of the jaws. The awl is removed, and a fastener inserted through the holes in the ears and secured to the clamp. At least five clamps can be secured together using just one bolt.

Abstract: A hose clamp compression tool for engaging and compressing opposed or opposite end tangs of a hose clamp includes a first fixed plate and jaw and a second fixed plate spaced from the first fixed plate and jaw. The first and second plates are mounted on rails with a sliding plate and jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed plates. The sliding plate is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed plate by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding plate. The jaws each include both a transverse slot cooperative with an end tang of a band type hose clamp and a channel extending from the slot for engagement with the end tang of a ring or wire type hose clamp thereby enabling use of the tool for either a band type or a wire type hose clamp.

Abstract: An improved band clamp is provided that employs a punch that forms an indication in the deformed band during locking procedure. More specifically, a punch having at least one shoulder or other indication mechanisms is provided that selectively contacts a band to deform it with respect to a buckle to lock the band and buckle of a band clamp together. The shoulder contemplated thus leaves a mark on the deformed band to quickly provide a visual indication of dimple depth.

Abstract: A hose clamp pliers comprises first and second pliers bodies axially combined together by a pivot pillar for forming operating segments and working segments thereon including fitting seats disposed on the front ends thereof for fitting clamping members therein individually, the clamping members including positioning portions for accommodation various types of hose members mounted on one ends thereof, and including shanks with smaller diameters coupled on another ends thereof and inserting through the fitting seats respectively, the inner end surfaces of the positioning portions being biased against the inner end surfaces of the fitting seats respectively, and one ends of the shanks projecting out of the outer end surfaces of the fitting seats, the shanks including holes formed therein for receiving compression springs including balls placed on the free ends thereof and pushed out of the shanks thereby for being retained on the outer end surface of the fitting seats respectively, thus quickly replacing differe

Abstract: A hose clamp for limited diameters, in the form of an open band ring having overlapping band ends, is manufactured from the band material of an insert as is used in conventional hose clamps for bridging an ear gap, such insert being typically made of steel according to DIN 1.4310 having a thickness of 0.3 mm. An opening is provided near one band end and a hook for engaging the opening is provided near the other band end. For closing this hose clamp, a gripper-type tool is used, the two jaws of which, in the closed condition, constitute an essentially uninterrupted inner surface having a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the closed hose clamp.

Abstract: A hose clamp locking plier comprising a fixed handle supporting a fixed clamping jaw with a movable clamping jaw pivotally supported by the fixed handle and movable relative to the fixed clamping jaw. A movable handle is coupled to the movable clamping jaw and coupled to the fixed handle by a linkage. An operating screw is secured to the fixed handle and cooperates with one end of the linkage to facilitate adjustment of the movable clamping jaw relative to the fixed clamping jaw. The operating screw has a box end socket recess, in the remote end thereof, which facilitates remote actuation of the operating screw and facilities remote driving of the operating screw in a desired rotational direction so that a desired clamping force may be applied by the fixed and the movable clamping jaws to a desired object to be clamped. A method of using the hose clamp locking plier is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool for moving two members relative to each other, such as narrow and wide tangs of an elastic clamp, includes first and second bodies formed substantially identically and operably coupled to each other in spaced, opposing relation, each of the bodies have a substantially lateral channel defining inner back, bottom and front walls therein. Each back wall includes a recess sized and shaped to cooperatively engage the narrow tang of the elastic clamp, when the narrow tang is received in the channel, to substantially retain the lateral position of the narrow tang relative to the body. Each front wall includes an opening for engaging the outward projection of the wide tang when the wide tang is received in the channel, thereby substantially retaining the lateral position of the wide tang relative to the body.

Abstract: A hose clamp tool for engaging and supporting a hose clamp has a handle a shaft operable connected to the handle. A support member is positioned in spaced relation to the shaft and supported there on by a biasing member that biases the support member toward the tool handle. The support member includes a first shoulder disposed toward the handle and a second shoulder spaced from the first shoulder toward a second end of the shaft. When support member is biased away from the handle, a gap is formed between the second end of the shaft and the second should of the support for receiving a bolt on the hose clamp. The second end of the shaft engages the bolt and the support member is released and biased toward the handle so the second shoulder engages the hose clamp at an end of the bolt opposite the bolt head.

Abstract: A tool for releasing hose clamps. Also, methods for installing a hose to a device with the tool to release a clamp from an expanded state to a relaxed state. The tool has a curved end having an arcuate convex curved section with an arcuate surface having an uppermost point opposite to a bottom plane of the curved end wherein the curved end is capable of fitting juxtaposed to the outer surface of the hose when the clamp is released.

Abstract: A tool for installing a hose clamp. The tool includes a tab, an engagement surface that engages the clamp, and a sensor. The sensor provides a signal indicative of the shifting of the clamp from an open position to a closed position.

Abstract: An unfastening device for unfastening pipe fasteners includes a base and a first clamp plate extends from a top of an end of the base. A movable member is slidably mounted to the base and movable between the two ends of the base. A second clamp plate and a third clamp plate extend from a top of the movable member. A cable unit includes a head which extends through one of two ends of the base and is stopped by an end of the movable member. A flexible cable extends through the head and has a first end fixed to the first board of the base. By pulling the second end of the flexible cable, the movable member is moved along the base and the distance between the first clamp plate and the second and third clamp plates can be adjusted.

Abstract: A tool for tensioning loosening, and opening spring-type clamping elements with two radially outward-projecting actuating arms, the tool including a hand-operable actuating part, a Bowden cable having a bore and a sheath, the Bowden cable being connected to the actuating part, and a tensioning part with two jaws which are able to move relative to each other. Each of the jaws is configured to act on one of the actuating arms, a first one of the jaws being connected to the core, and a second one of the jaws being connected to the sheath of the Bowden cable so that the jaws can be brought toward each other and thus execute a tensioning movement. The actuating part includes a device for automatically locking in a tensioning stroke and a device for feeding the Bowden cable.

Abstract: In an article and method for enabling a wire winding tool to wind a loop of wire about a workpiece and secure the wire loop to the workpiece, the wire winding tool includes a body element which includes a tapered wire-holding end and a hollow cylindrical shaft with interior threads and side slots. The tool further includes a threaded shaft including a distal end and transverse pins which extend therefrom through the body element side slots and are moveable therein, and about which free ends of the wire are wound. Also, the tool includes a nut threadably connected to the threaded shaft, which is threadably moveable to enable the threaded shaft to retract and pull the wire free ends so as to wind and secure the wire to the workpiece.

Abstract: A detachment tool for a pipe clamping strap detachment tool includes a support seat, a fixed jaw, a movable member including a base plate and a movable jaw, and a threaded rod. Thus, the two ear plates of the pipe clamping strap are supported by the fixed jaw and the movable jaw of the movable member rigidly and stably without slip during the detachment process of the pipe clamping strap, thereby facilitating a user detaching the pipe from the pipe clamping strap.

Abstract: A hose clamp installation tool and a method for installing a hose assembly. A first rod engages the clamp and releases the clamp from an open position to a closed position. A sensor indicates release of the clamp.

Abstract: A hose clamp installation tool and a method for installing a hose assembly. The hose clamp installation tool includes a hook that engages a clamp. A first rod engages the clamp and releases the clamp from an open position to a closed position. A sensor indicates release of the clamp.

Abstract: A tool for actuating a workpiece includes a fixed member for contacting a contact surface of a workpiece and a movable member, which is supported by the fixed member for generally linear movement relative to the fixed member. The movable member is for contacting a second contact surface of the workpiece. The tool further includes a trigger mechanism for urging the movable member into engagement with the second contact surface. The trigger mechanism has stored energy therein and is adapted to apply a load to the movable member whereby the movable member moves over a first range of movement for moving the second contact surface relative the first contact surface in response to the load for actuating the workpiece. In addition, the trigger mechanism releases at least a portion of the stored energy when the movable member no longer detects a reaction force from the second contact surface to thereby move the movable member over a second range of movement in response to the release of the stored energy.

Abstract: A tool for securing a clamp, such as a P clamp, to a mounting location, comprising: a first jaw; a second jaw; and an actuator to move the first jaw relative to the second jaw. The first jaw includes a retainer for a fastener. The method of attaching the clamp to the mounting location includes the steps of: placing a first fastener in the retainer; locating the clamp between said jaws; manipulating the actuator to tighten the clamp; and securing a second fastener to the first fastener.

Abstract: The pipe coupler tool has a tool body with first and second ends and a tool body central axis. A first primary bore section is coaxial with the central axis and extends into the tool body from the first end. A second primary bore section is coaxial with the central axis and extends into the tool body from the second end. A secondary bore is coaxial with the central axis, extends axially from the first to the second primary sections and has a secondary bore diameter that is larger than the diameter of the first and second primary bore sections. First and second coupler end walls are provided at each end of the secondary bore section. A slot extending the length of the tool has sections with minimum widths that are slightly less than the diameter of the bore sections to which they are connected.

Abstract: A pair of pliers for disassembling a pipe-fastening clamp has two control members respectively having through holes. A control device is connected with the two control members and has two control tubular lines each inserted with a steel wire having one end inserted through the through hole of each control member. Each tubular line has one end provided with a positioning block and the other end fixed with a push member and the other end combined with two clamping blocks facing each other. The steel wire has one end fitted with a fixing member. Thus, the two clamping blocks are controlled to expand open the pipe fastening clamp for facilitating disassembling pipes.

Abstract: A method and an implementation equipment for fixing an elastic clamp band (1) to the lugs (5) particularly adapted for re-current mounting of a flexible connection pipe (12) on a pipe system (13). An automatic dispenser (2) of clamp bands (1) is arranged to position each clamp band (1) such that its two lugs are externally accessible to be seized by the grips (9, 52, 103) of a hand tool for extracting and fixing (8, 50, 100) which are brought together to compress the lugs (5) of the clamp band (1) by external (11) separately controlled actuators. The tool (8, 50, 100) comprises elements for bringing together the grips (9, 52, 103)) freely and reversibly when the external actuators (11) are activated and elements for releasing them instantly or gradually at the desired moment with an external control (14, 123).

Abstract: A tool for tensioning loosening, and opening spring-type clamping elements with two radially outward-projecting actuating arms, the tool including a hand-operable actuating part, a Bowden cable having a bore and a sheath, the Bowden cable being connected to the actuating part, and a tensioning part with two jaws which are able to move relative to each other. Each of the jaws is configured to act on one of the actuating arms, a first one of the jaws being connected to the core, and a second one of the jaws being connected to the sheath of the Bowden cable so that the jaws can be brought toward each other and thus execute a tensioning movement. The actuating part includes a device for automatically locking in a tensioning stroke and a device for feeding the Bowden cable.

Abstract: A manual trigger actuated automotive hose clamp release mechanism includes a flexible cable in a flexible tube. The cable and tube are attached respectively to opposed jaws designed to engage the end tabs of an automotive hose clamp and effect release of the hose clamp in response to movement of the cable relative to the tube. Mechanical advantage is gained by use of the manual trigger mechanism connected to the tube and cable in a manner enabling movement of the telescoping cable relative to the tube through which the cable extends thereby effecting movement of the jaws to release a hose clamp.

Abstract: A clamping collar having a hook (29) is suitable for engaging a lug (30). A first jaw (20) of the pliers is equipped with a retaining member (46) mounted to move relative to it between a retaining position in which it is capable of co-operating with the hook or with the lug to retain the hook or the lug against the jaw and a release position in which it releases the hook or the lug. Advantageously, each of the jaws is provided with such a retaining member, the two members being respectively suitable for being engaged under the hook and under the lug which, for this purpose, is provided with a recess.

Abstract: Force-multiplying pliers comprising a fixed arm (10), a moving actuating arm (14) which is hinged (16) to the fixed arm (10), and a moving support arm (18) also hinged to the fixed arm (10). Force multiplication is performed by means of a first link (28) hinged (28A) to the fixed arm (10) and of a second link (30) hinged (34A) to the support arm (18), the links being hinged together via a coupling pin (32). The pliers further comprise mechanical coupling and movement-transmitting means for mechanically coupling together and for transmitting movement between the moving actuating arm and said links, which means comprise cam means (34, 36).

Abstract: A device for widening strap clips (16) includes two clamping jaws (1/3, 1/4), which are arranged opposite each other in a common path of movement and the distance between which can be changed for widening a strap clip (16). The clamping jaws (1/3, 1/4) can be brought into engagement with each radially projecting clamping tongue (21, 22, 23) of the strap clip (16). To prevent damage to the strap clip (16), provisions are made for the clamping jaws (1/3, 1/4) to each have in the area of their faces (2/3, 2/4) facing each other a receiving groove (3/3, 3/4). The receiving groove receives the free end of the respective clamping tongue (21, 22, 23) and has a limiting web (5/3, 5/4) located toward the strap clip (16) extending behind the particular clamping tongue (21, 22, 23) during widening and points, located approximately in parallel to the path of movement, toward the clamping tongue (21, 22, 23).

Abstract: A tool, for use in turning the screw on a hose clamp, in which a shaft is slidably and rotatably mounted on an elongate slender body member and resiliently biased toward an abutment on the body member to grasp there between the screw on the hose clamp. The shaft has a tool head end to drivingly engage the screw head and at the other end a handle or socket for use in turning the shaft. The abutment on the body has a recess to receive therein the free outer end of the hose clamp screw. This recess and the socket on the drive head end maintain the screw and drive in axial alignment during use. In one preferred embodiment a lug on the body member projects toward and terminates proximate a leading end portion of the shaft turning handle. The lug and its proximity to the handle make it easy to manipulate the tool using one hand.

Abstract: A manual trigger actuated automotive hose clamp release mechanism includes a flexible cable in a flexible tube. The cable and tube are attached respectively to opposed jaws designed to engage the end tabs of an automotive hose clamp and effect release of the hose clamp in response to movement of the cable relative to the tube. Mechanical advantage is gained by use of the manual trigger mechanism connected to the tube and cable in a manner enabling movement of the telescoping cable relative to the tube through which the cable extends thereby effecting movement of the jaws to release a hose clamp.

Abstract: A tool, for use in turning the screw on a hose clamp, in which a shaft is slidably and rotatably mounted on an elongate slender body member and resiliently biased toward an abutment on the body member to grasp there between the screw on the hose clamp. The shaft has a tool head end to drivingly engage the screw head and at the other end a handle or socket for use in turning the shaft. The abutment on the body has a recess to receive therein the free outer end of the hose clamp screw. This recess and the socket on the drive head end maintain the screw and drive in axial alignment during use. A lug on the body member projects toward and terminates proximate a leading end portion of the shaft turning handle. The lug and its proximity to the handle make it easy to manipulate the tool using one hand.