Switchblade
US10737401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B1/042
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switchblade includes a casing having first and second ends and a cavity. A blade has a cutting edge with a retracted position in which the cutting edge is inside the cavity and a deployed position in which the cutting edge extends outside of the cavity from the first end. A spring is operably connected to the blade to bias the blade to the deployed position. A lock at the first end has a hold position that engages with the blade to prevent movement of the blade with respect to the casing and a release position that permits movement of the blade with respect to the casing. An actuator at the second end extends through at least a portion of the casing. A lever connects the actuator to the lock so that the actuator can reposition the lock between the hold position and the release position.
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