Lockable hinge for a saw blade guard
US8381626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/96
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lockable hinge assembly for a blade guard includes a first hinge member secured to a first blade guard portion and a second hinge member secured to a second blade guard portion and rotatably secured to the first hinge member. A lock mechanism is provided so as to lock the second hinge member in a predetermined rotational orientation relative to the first hinge member. As such, the second hinge member and second blade guard portion can be locked in a predetermined position relative to the first hinge member and first blade guard portion, respectively.
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