Pivoting assembly, tool, and method of use
US11219995B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/085
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a pivoting assembly, to tools including the pivoting assembly, and to their methods of use in, e.g., collecting lunar samples. One embodiment comprises a shaft coupled to a handle at one end and coupled to a pivoting assembly at the opposite end. The pivoting assembly may comprise a slotted axle, a locking rod having a head engageable with a slot of the slotted axle, and a release handle coupled to the locking rod. The release handle is movable to move the head of the locking rod into a locked position and an unlocked position. A rotatable arm is coupled to the pivoting assembly and is rotatable relative to the handle when the head of the locking rod is in the unlocked position.
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