Retooling device and tool

摘要

A tool with replaceable parts is provided. In a preferred embodiment the hand tool comprises a set of hand operated pliers (10) that are adapted to have, removably attached to them, replaceable jaws (14 and 16) which are connected to handles (44 and 46) by means of connectors (18 and 16) which are in turn, adapted to be actuated by an actuating member of a retooling device (12). The retooling device (12) comes pre-loaded with the replacement jaws and connectors in one end of the retooling device. The retooling device first disengages the existing jaws (16 and 14) and connectors (18 and 16) whereupon they are securely stored one end of the retooling device (12), and whereafter, the remaining portions of the pliers (10) are inserted into another end of the retooling device (12) where the preloaded jaws and connectors are attached.

主权项

1. A hand tool adapted to engage a retooling device for replacing at least one removeably attached part of the hand tool,
wherein the at least one removeably attached part comprises a removeably attachable head which is attached to the hand tool via a connector that is actuated by an actuating member of the retooling device; wherein the connector is activated by the actuating member when force is applied to the hand tool which causes the connector to become biased against the actuating member; wherein the hand tool is adapted to engage the retooling device such that both removal and attachment of the removeably attachable head is effected using the one retooling device; and wherein the tool is a set of pliers and the at least one removably attached part comprises the head of the pliers.