Rotary blade actuator for a hand held cutter
US5299355A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B29/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary cutter including a handle, a cylindrical head formed on one end of the handle and having a planar surface on each side, the handle and head having an internal cavity, a unitary actuating member mounted in the cavity in the handle and head, a circular blade supported by the actuating member for movement between a storage position and an operating position with respect to one of the planar surfaces, the actuating member including a spring for biasing the blade to the storage position, and a resilient latch for locking the actuating member in the operative position.
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