Folding knife
US11052551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B1/048
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.
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