Hand cutting tool
US8713805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B13/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand cutting tool includes a handle lock assembly configured to retain handles of the cutting tool in a closed position. The handle lock assembly includes a latch that pivots with respect to a first handle about a latch axis from a locked position to an unlocked position and a pin manually movable with respect to a second handle between an engaged position and a released position. In a latched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the locked position and engages the pin in the engaged position to retain the second handle in the closed position, and in an unlatched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the unlocked position and is disengaged from the pin in response to the pin being manually moved to the released position to allow the second handle to move toward the open position.
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