Patent · US Expired

Shears for cutting sheet metal

US4502222A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1982
Grant dateMar 5, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D29/026
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The shears have two levers pivoted together, each having a cutting edge at the forward end thereof and an operating handle at the rear end thereof. The lower lever has a hinge hub forming a bearing surface which is laterally offset with respect to its cutting edge and which projects forwardly and upwardly toward its cutting edge.

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