Replaceable jaw members for pliers
US9003931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pair of pliers having replaceable jaws is provided. The first plier member has a handle and a jaw assembly. The first plier member jaw assembly includes a body defining an elongated slot and having at least one guide surface. The second plier member has a handle assembly and a jaw assembly. The second plier member jaw assembly is selectively disposed in one of two configurations, a first configuration, wherein the second plier member jaw assembly is separated from the first plier member, and a second configuration, wherein the second plier member jaw assembly is slidably coupled to the first plier member with the second plier member jaw assembly guide member at least one guide surface slidably engaging the first plier member jaw assembly body at least one guide surface.
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