Cutting device
US11672208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B15/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting device includes a first gripping element, a first cutting element extending from the first gripping element, a second gripping element operably connected to the first gripping element at a pivot and configured to move relative to the first gripping element about the pivot, and a second cutting element extending from the second gripping element and configured for movement relative to the first cutting element about the pivot. The cutting device further includes an opening spring extending from the first gripping element and the second gripping element, and a protection device located (i) between the first gripping element and the second gripping element, and (ii) between the pivot and the opening spring. An intermediate space is defined between the pivot and the opening spring. The protection device at least partially fills the intermediate space, such that objects are prevented from being inserted into the intermediate space.
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