Folding knife locking mechanism with carrier device
US8745878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B1/048
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A folding knife locking mechanism is provided which maintains the open and closed positions associated with the folding knife. A carrier assembly for the locking mechanism for changing the folding knife from the closed to the open position is also disclosed. In one embodiment, the folding knife comprises a carrier assembly for positioning a spherical locking mechanism against the tang of the knife, without the need for scales or other retaining elements typical in prior art knives.
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