RATCHETING BOLT CUTTER

摘要

A bolt cutter includes a first handle, a second handle, a first head connected to the first handle, and a second head connected to the second handle. A pivot mechanism pivotally connects the first head and the second head. A first cutting edge is formed on the first head, and a second cutting edge is formed on the second head in opposing relation to the first cutting edge. A ratcheting mechanism is disposed between the first and second heads. The ratcheting mechanism engages one of the first and second heads to pivotally lock the first head with the second head and permit pivotal motion between the first and second heads only in one direction when the ratcheting mechanism is engaged.

主权项

1. A bolt cutter, comprising:
a first handle; a second handle; a first head connected to the first handle; a second head connected to the second handle; a pivot mechanism that pivotally connects the first head and the second head such that, when the first and second handle a brought into alignment, the first head pivots towards the second head with a mechanical advantage that increases a force applied to bring the handles together into an increased force tending to push the first and second heads together; a first cutting edge formed on the first head; a second cutting edge formed on the second head in opposing relation to the first cutting edge; and a ratcheting mechanism disposed between the first and second heads, the ratcheting mechanism engaging one of the first and second heads to pivotally lock the first head with the second head and permit pivotal motion between the first and second heads only in one direction when the ratcheting mechanism is engaged.