The embodiments herein generally relate to a hand tool for inserting pins, and more particularly but not exclusively to a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages.
BACKGROUND
[002] Various devices, such as pliers, whose jaws are adjustable to accommodate different sizes of openings, or to grip the exterior of objects of different sizes, have been employed for inserting and removal of parts in the mechanical assemblies. But these have not proven satisfactory due to the tendency of slipping of the object held, as well as the difficulty of fixing the object in closely confined places. Also, such operation is labor intensive, and posses other hitch such as excessive fatigue due to bending of body of the operator for longer time-period. Thereby leading to skipping of that process by a maintenance personnel and causing accidents due to loosening of mechanical linkages or the parts.
[003] Therefore, there exists a need for a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages which eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS
[004] The principal object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages.
[005] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a tool for inserting pins or the like which is inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
[006] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a method of assembling a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages.
[007] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[008] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[009] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0010] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0011] FIG. 3 depicts a rear view of the tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0012] FIG. 4 depicts a sectional view of the tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein; and
[0013] FIG. 5 is a flow chart depicting a method of assembling a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0015] The embodiments herein achieve a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages. Further, the embodiments herein achieve the tool for inserting pins or the like which is inexpensive and easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the embodiments herein achieve a method of assembling a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0016] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the tool (100) includes a

handle (102), a head portion (104), a front cover (104a) and a back cover (104b), a hollow region (106) (as shown in FIG. 4), a clamping member (not shown), at least one opening (108), an insertable member (pin) (110), a stopper (112) (as shown in FIG. 4) and a resilient member (114) (as shown in FIG. 4).
[0017] The tool (100) for inserting pins (110) (also referred as insertable member in this description) into mechanical linkages includes the handle (102). The handle (102) is configured to facilitate in holding the tool (100) during any operation. For the purpose of explanation and ease of understanding the handle (102) is considered to be a cylindrical member (as shown in FIG. 1) and the insertable member is considered to be a hair pin. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any shape for the handle and insertable member without otherwise deterring the intended function of gripping as can be deduced from the description and drawings.
[0018] The handle (102) (as shown in FIG. 1) is a cylindrical member having two portions, a first portion (102a) and a second portion (102b). In an embodiment, the first portion (102a) includes a knurled surface. The knurled surface facilitates in gripping of the tool by a user. Further, the second portion (102b) extends from the first portion (102a). The second portion (102b) is adapted to be connected to the head portion (104) of the tool. Furthermore, the second portion (102b) includes a cut

section above which the head portion (104) is mounted. In an embodiment, the handle (102) is made up of a predetermined metal. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any type of material without otherwise deterring the intended function of gripping as can be deduced from the description and drawings.
[0019] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. The tool (100) for inserting pins (110) into mechanical linkages includes the head portion (104). The head portion (104) includes a front cover (104a) and a back cover (104b). The front cover (104a) is connected to the back cover (104b) to define a hollow region (106). The hollow region (106) defined by the front cover (104a) and the back cover (104b) is a closed cavity. Further, the head portion (104) includes at least one opening (108) defined at back of the front cover (104a) to receive the insertable member (pin) (110). In an embodiment, the shape of the opening (108) corresponds to shape of the insertable member (110). In an embodiment, the front cover (104a) and the back cover (104b) are coupled using fastening member (116). For the purpose of explanation and ease of understanding the fastening member (116) is considered to be a screw (as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of connecting member without otherwise deterring the intended function of attaching as can be deduced

from the description and drawings. In an embodiment, the insertable member (110) is a metal wire drawn to a desired shape. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of insertable member without otherwise deterring the intended function of gripping as can be deduced from the description and drawings. The insertable member (110) is made up of predetermined thickness "T". In an embodiment, the thickness "T" may be varied.
[0020] FIG. 4 depicts a sectional view of the tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. The tool (100) for inserting pins (110) into mechanical linkages includes the clamping member (not shown). The clamping member is disposed within the hollow region (106) of the head portion (104). The clamping member includes a stopper (112), and a resilient member (114). The stopper (112) is shaped to engage and releasably grip the insertable member (110) i.e. the stopper (112) is made in a shape corresponding to a shape of a portion of the insertable member (110) such that it will receive the insertable member (110) with ease. The stopper (112) is formed of predetermined dimension. In an embodiment, the stopper (112) is formed in circular shape. In an embodiment, the stopper diameter D (not shown) may range from 6mm to 16mm. In an embodiment, the dimension of the stopper (112) is varied corresponding to insertable member (110) to receive the insertable member (110). . Further,

the resilient member (114) is coupled to the stopper (112). The resilient member (114) is configured to push the stopper (112) engaged with the insertable member (110) against an inner wall of front cover (104a). Furthermore, the clamping member is configured to disengage the insertable member (110) when the tool (100) is withdrawn by an axial force after inserting the insertable member (110) in to an insertable member receiving opening (not shown) defined on the mechanical linkages. In an embodiment, the stopper (112) and the resilient member (114) are ball and spring member respectively. For the purpose of explanation and ease of understanding the stopper (112) is considered to be a ball (as shown in FIG. 4) and the resilient member (114) is considered to be a spring. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of clamping member without otherwise deterring the intended function of clamping as can be deduced from the description and drawings. In an embodiment, the resilient member (114) may be a plunger.
[0021] The insertable member (110) is inserted in the opening (108) to push the stopper (112) towards the resilient member (114) by compressing the resilient member (114). After inserting the insertable member (110) completely, the stopper (112) returns back to its original position with the insertable member (110) being pushed against the inner wall of the front cover (104a) of the head portion (104). The insertable member (110) is inserted to the insertable member receiving opening (not

shown) defined on the mechanical linkages and then the tool (100) is withdrawn by an axial force. The axial force exerted on the tool (100) while withdrawing is greater than a force with which the stopper (112) pushes the insertable member (110) against the wall of the head portion (104).
[0022] FIG. 5 is a flow chart depicting a method of assembling a tool for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. A method (200) for inserting pins or the like into mechanical linkages includes steps of providing a handle (102) (at step 202). Further, the method includes connecting a head portion (104) to the handle (102), the head portion (104) includes at least one opening (108) to receive the insertable member (110) (at step 204). Furthermore, the method includes disposing a clamping member within the head portion (104), the clamping member adapted to grip the insertable member (110) (at step 206). The clamping member includes a stopper (112) engaged with the insertable member (110) and a resilient member (114) coupled to the stopper (112) to push the stopper (112) against an inner wall of the head portion (104). The clamping member is adapted to disengage the insertable member (110) when the tool (100) is withdrawn by an axial force after inserting the insertable member (110) in to an insertable member receiving opening defined on the mechanical linkage.

[0023] The advantages of the embodiments described herein include provide ease to fit hair pin in lower link bracket, eliminate human error, better ergonomics, promote fatigueless fitment of hair pin while bending the human body, reduces chance of accident due to loosening of lower link, and eliminate absence of hair pin.
[0024] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

We claim

1. A tool (100) for inserting an insertable member (110) into a mechanical
linkage, said tool (100) comprising:
a handle (102);
a head portion (104) connected to said handle (102);
said head portion (104) includes at least one opening (108) to receive said insertable member (110), and
a clamping member mounted within said head portion (104), said clamping member adapted to grip said insertable member (110), wherein,
said clamping member includes a stopper (112) engaged with said insertable member (110) and a resilient member (114) coupled to said stopper (112) to push said stopper (112) against an inner wall of said head portion (104); and
said clamping member is adapted to disengage said insertable member (110) when said tool (100) is withdrawn by an axial force after inserting said insertable member (110) in to an insertable member receiving opening defined on said mechanical linkage.
2. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said head portion (104)
includes a front cover (104a) and a back cover (104b) coupled to said front
cover (104a) to define a hollow region (106).

3. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said clamping member is adapted to be received in said hollow region (106) defined by said front cover (104a) and said back cover (104b).
4. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient member (114) coupled to said stopper (112) is adapted push said stopper (112) against an inner wall of said front cover (104a) of said head portion (104).
5. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said insertable member (110) is inserted in said opening (108) to push said stopper (112) towards said resilient member (114) by compressing said resilient member (114).
6. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stopper (112) is shaped to engage and releasably grip said insertable member (110).
7. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said front cover (104a) and said back cover (104b) are coupled by a fastening member (116).
8. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stopper (112) and said resilient member (114) are ball and spring member respectively.
9. The tool (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handle (102) includes:
a first portion (102a) having a knurled surface to facilitate gripping of said tool by a user; and
a second portion (102b) extending from said first portion (102a), said second portion (102b) is connected to said head portion (104).

10. A method (200) of assembling a tool for inserting an insertable member (110) into a mechanical linkage, comprising: providing a handle (102);
connecting a head portion (104) to said handle (102), said head portion (104) includes at least one opening (108) to receive said insertable member (110); and
disposing a clamping member within said head portion (104), said clamping member adapted to grip said insertable member (110), wherein,
said clamping member includes a stopper (112) engaged with said insertable member (110) and a resilient member (114) coupled to said stopper (112) to push said stopper (112) against an inner wall of said head portion (104); and
said clamping member is adapted to disengage said insertable member (110) when said tool (100) is withdrawn by an axial force after inserting said insertable member (110) in to an insertable member receiving opening defined on said mechanical linkage.