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US 12,269,153 B2Granted
Multi-tool device
OwnerMichael Scott Newmaninventor
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Abstract
A multi-tool device is disclosed including a separable hinge architecture and an open-ended wrench mechanism. The open-ended wrench mechanism including a frame member with integrated or separate outer jaw, and a sliding and rotating inner jaw, and a spring to bias the jaws closed. Various means to arrest the motion on the stroke are presented. The hinge embodies two parallel rotational joints through positive or negative orifice allowing mechanical fastening of two multi-tool modules to be paired and locked rotationally through common means in selectable positions.
Claims4
A multi-tool device, comprising:
- a handle portion;
- and
- an open-ended wrench mechanism, the open-ended wrench mechanism including:
- a wrench frame member that defines an outer jaw portion of the open-ended wrench mechanism, the wrench frame member further defining a slot therein;
- an inner jaw member displaceably coupled to the wrench frame member by means of a semi-circular sliding pivot formed in an end of the inner jaw member, a portion of the inner jaw member being received within the slot of the wrench frame member, whereby the inner jaw member is adapted to rotate about the semi-circular sliding pivot;
- a middle portion of the inner jaw member forming a semi-circular protrusion;
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- a spring member configured to bias the inner jaw member towards a closed position with the outer jaw portion of the wrench frame member;
- wherein the outer jaw portion of the wrench frame member is configured to cooperate with the inner jaw member so as to permit the open-ended wrench mechanism to apply a torque to a fastener when a user applies a force to the open-ended wrench mechanism.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.