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Hacksaw and method for making the same

US6266887A · kind A · utility

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46Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 1999
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D51/125
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to hacksaws. One aspect of the invention relates to a hacksaw with an overmolded frame member wherein the overmolded material has an I-beam configuration. Another aspect of the invention relates to an improved blade tensioning device that reduces the tension load borne by the tensioning device's mounting structure. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for cutting metal frame members with a reduced amount of scrap.

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