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Single spring double lockblade folding knife

US4302877A · kind A · utility

28Cited by
2References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 1980
Grant dateDec 1, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B1/042
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable knife is provided having two lock blades each of which or both of which simultaneously may be locked in their open position against movement in either direction about their respective pivots. A separate locking member and tumbler is provided for each blade but only a single spring is utilized to operate both locking members and urge them toward their locked position.

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