Roller cutter with retractable and removable cutter wheel
US6438850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B25/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller cutter has a partially circular housing having a slit extending in from receiving a cutter wheel, which can be selectively shifted between an extended cutting position and a retracted position enclosed within the housing to protect the cutter wheel cutting edge. A push button operates a latch release to allow shifting between these positions. A slide bar mounting the cutting wheel for shifting movement is itself held in a slot in the housing, but may be released for removal and cleaning. A tangential grip at the top of housing allows convenient stroking for cutting pizza, mincing herbs, etc.
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