Hand tool

摘要

A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. Such a hand tool provides a locking member configured to lock to prevent translation of the first and second jaws from the retracted position. Another example hand tool includes a tool member carried by a handle and rotatable between an open position and a stowed position. Such a hand tool provides a ramp defined on the tool member to facilitate easy rotation of the tool member to the stowed position.

主权项

1. A hand tool comprising:
first and second handles defining respective distal and proximal ends; first and second jaws slidably connected to the first and second handles and configured to translate between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the first and second jaws are disposed forward of the proximal end of the first and second handles in the extended position, wherein the first and second jaws are disposed within the first and second handles in the retracted position; and a locking member configured to translate with the first and second jaws within a slot defined in an external surface of at least one of the first or second handles that faces outwardly relative to the hand tool, wherein the locking member is configured to rotate within the slot to a locked position to prevent translation of the first and second jaws.