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Retractable pliers

US9636805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 22, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25G1/063
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a pair of retractable pliers, comprising a jaw body which comprises a first and a second jaw part that are articulated together via an articulated shaft, and a handle body which comprises a first and a second internal housing. The first and the second jaw part each have a pliers head and a connection part, and the connection parts of the first and the second jaw part are slidably connected to the first and the second internal housing respectively. The pair of retractable pliers also comprises a locking structure which is arranged on the connection parts of the first and the second jaw part and which is capable of fixing the connection parts of the first and the second jaw part together. Once the locking structure is open, the pliers heads can open automatically for convenience of use.

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