Tool with clamping apparatus and an improved scrolling mechanism
US7526867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9481
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Cutting apparatus is provided which includes clamping apparatus with two clamping members movable between a clamped position, wherein a portion of the saw blade is secured in position in use, and an unclamped position, wherein the saw blade is movable with respect to the clamping members. The apparatus is attached to or is integrally formed with shaft means which are substantially circular in cross section. The apparatus also includes the ability for user selection to operate the apparatus as a jigsaw or a scroller by operation of a locking mechanism.
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