Patent · US Expired

Key holding tool

US4136589A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1977
Grant dateJan 30, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 11, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B7/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Clamping jaws are associated with a tool of the type which is arranged to open the jaws and to close them in clamping engagement on a key blank. The jaws include a longitudinal dimension biting portion for holding a key blank in a rigid longitudinal extension of the tool for improved manipulation of the key blank. One embodiment of the invention includes a projection disposed rearward of the bitting portion arranged to fit in the usual hole in the head of the key for providing additional stability.

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