Rapid jaw adjustment for tools and the like
US5203797A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/123
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool which comprises a fixed handle with a fixed jaw on the front portion and a movable jaw pivotally connected to the front portion of the fixed handle. A movable handle is connected to the movable jaw. An adjusting mechanism is provided for adjusting the position of the movable jaw relative to the fixed jaw and consists of a threaded opening in the rear of the fixed handle and a screw member received within the opening. The screw member has a plurality of multiple first individual threads with the same diameter and pitch that mate with the threaded opening in the fixed handle.
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