Tension locking tool
US7793570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B13/28
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.
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