HAND TOOL HAVING A HEAD WHICH IS POSITION-ADJUSTABLE AND LOCKABLE RELATIVE TO A HANDLE

摘要

A hand tool includes a head and a handle. The head is pivotally mounted to the handle, permitting the position of the head to be changed relative to the handle. In addition, the tool includes a primary locking mechanism and a secondary locking mechanism. The primarily locking mechanism primarily fixes the head relative to the handle in a particular position. The secondary locking mechanism can be used to further lock the head and handle. The locking mechanisms are actuated by movement of a sleeve which is located on the handle.

主权项

1. A hand tool comprising:
a head and a handle, said head pivotally connected to said handle, permitting a position of said head to be varied relative to said handle; and a locking mechanism configured to permit a user to selectively fix a position of said head relative to said handle, said locking mechanism comprising a sleeve mounted on said handle, said sleeve movable between at least a first position and a second position, said sleeve in said first position permitting said head to be moved relative to said handle and said sleeve in said second position engaging at least a portion of said head and limiting movement of said head relative to said handle.