Transversely retained multiple slip-joint pliers

摘要

A multiple joint pliers having a transversely retaining branch (2), a transversely retained branch (3), and a plate (4). The transversely retaining branch (2) which includes a first jaw (6), a first articulating intermediate zone (9) and a first handle (10). The first articulating zone defines a recess (12), and on either side thereof, a stepped portion (14). The transversely retained branch (3) includes a second jaw (21), a second articulating intermediate zone (23) and a second handle (22). The second articulating zone being received mobile in rotation, and selectively in translation, in the recess. The plate (4) maintaining the second articulating zone in the recess. The ends (27) of the plate are positioned on the respective stepped portions. The plate (4) is generally Ω-shaped when viewed laterally.

主权项

1. Interengaged multigrip pliers comprising:
an interengaging arm having a first jaw, a first intermediate articulation region, and a first handle, the first intermediate articulation region defining a depression, and a step on either side of the depression; an interengaged arm having a second jaw, a second intermediate articulation region, and a second handle, the second articulation region being received so as to be movable in rotation, and selectively in translation, in the depression; and a plate for holding the second articulation region in the depression, ends of the plate being positioned on the steps, respectively, wherein:the plate has an outer generally Ω shape when viewed from a side thereof;the second intermediate articulation region has an elongate cut-out;the pliers further comprise a pin attached to the plate and the first intermediate articulation region; andthe pin has a portion thereof extending through the elongate cut-out in the second intermediate articulation region so that the second articulation region is movable in rotation, and selectively in translation, in the depression.