Self-adjusting locking pliers
US7726217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The self-adjusting locking pliers include a fixed assembly having a fixed jaw supported at one end. A moveable jaw is pivotably supported on the fixed assembly at a slidable pivot connection. The slidable pivot connection includes a pawl provided with teeth. A rack of teeth includes first and second sets of teeth offset from one another by 1/2 of the pitch that may each be engaged by the teeth formed on pawl. A lever is attached to the fixed assembly and a linkage transmits a force applied to the lever to the jaws and locks the jaws in the clamping position. The linkage allows the angle between the links to be preset to thereby control the clamping force applied to the work piece. The movable jaw is selectively attached to the linkage in one two positions such that the jaw span may be adjusted without affecting the geometry of the linkage.
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