Wire stub retainer and handle opening spring
US4627164A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B17/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clip-like, resilient wire stub retainer and handle opening spring adapted for secure positioning on the pivoting joint area of a wire cutting pliers having a pair of cutting edges extends along a first cutting edge of the pliers in an overlapping manner so as to engage and retain a severed wire stub portion in contact with a second cutting edge of the pliers until the pliers are released in preventing the wire stub from being projected away from the pliers. The resilient clip-like retainer/spring biases the pliers to the open configuration and includes a sheath-like covering on the wire engaging portion thereof to enhance its wire retention characteristics.
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