Self-adjusting pliers

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2007-01-24

2008-11-04

Shakeri, Hadi (Department: 3723)

Tools

Tool jaw

Jaw-actuating means

C081S357000, C081S395000, C081S405000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444907

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an improved hand tool for using one hand to grasp a workpiece between a first and a second jaw of the hand tool and adjust the force applied to the workpiece. The hand tool includes a first arm and a second arm, the second arm operably linked to the first arm so as to cause relative motion of the first and second jaws upon motion of the arms. The hand tool further includes a control arm having a first end pivotably linked to the first arm and a second end pivotably linked to the second arm at a moveable pivot location. Movement of a force adjustor located on the second arm in a first direction moves the moveable pivot location so as to increase the level of force required on the second arm to move the control arm into an overcenter lock position.

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