Cutting mechanism with floating spring-biased blade

摘要: A mechanism for cutting an elongated material, such as insulated wire or fiber optic cabling. The includes a stationary blade housing that recessed receptacle. receptacle receives insert is biased outward by bias element. having pair of guide legs movable relative to the and edge interacts with sever material. received within guideway formed between attached block. guides movement its retracted position extended position. As moves position, contact outer face surface retain desired orientation. element forces into moving maintain proper orientation on each components.