Multipurpose folding tool with tool bit holder and blade lock
US7634956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F1/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selected position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.
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