A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings is disclosed. A jaw assembly with easily changeable tips is provided, and to be more convenient for the end-user, a spring loaded tip release mechanism and jaw assembly is provided.
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
A tool rack is disclosed. A pair of flanges rest on a carrying surface such as a rack of a toolbox, or a tool cart. A series of risers extend away from the flanges and across a width between the flanges to create individual riser nests within which to store tools.
A tool rack is disclosed. A pair of flanges rest on a carrying surface such as a rack of a toolbox, or a tool cart. A series of risers extend away from the flanges and across a width between the flanges to create individual riser nests within which to store tools.
A pressure measuring device/system that is capable of measuring the pressures of multiple systems in an automobile, including fuel pressure, power steering, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, compression, diesel compression, high pressure oil systems, and diesel fuel pressure, and is capable of displaying and/or recording the measured pressure values. An onboard digital display receives a series of signals from a transducer and displays the series of signals as at least one of a digital needle gauge and a live graph display, and selectively displays the series of signals in a chart with one axis of said chart comprising said signal and another axis of said chart comprising time.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G01L 19/08 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose damp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose damp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end: portion of a wire spring damp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose ciamp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and dosing of the pliers arms, which opens and doses the hose clamp.
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose clamp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose clamp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end portion of a wire spring clamp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose clamp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and closing of the pliers arms, which opens and closes the hose clamp.
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose clamp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose clamp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end portion of a wire spring clamp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose clamp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and closing of the pliers arms, which opens and closes the hose clamp.
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose clamp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose clamp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end portion of a wire spring clamp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose clamp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and closing of the pliers arms, which opens and closes the hose clamp.
A double ball and socket joint is disclosed. The double ball and socket joint is formed of a two- piece capsule, Each piece of the capsule carries a ball and extension combination that operates rotationally within a socket. The extensions exit the capsule through void spaces at both distal ends of the capsule. The two pieces of the capsule are preferably in snap-fit engagement. The result is that the double ball and socket joint of the present invention provides infinite combinations of rotation about five axes of rotation: a first and a second axis of rotation about the first ball, a third and a fourth axis of rotation about the second ball, and a fifth axis of rotation is provided when the two pieces of the capsule are rotated relative to one another.
A47G 1/16 - Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
F16L 27/04 - Universal joints, i.e. with mechanical connection allowing angular movement or adjustment of the axes of the parts in any direction with partly-spherical engaging surfaces
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose damp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose damp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end: portion of a wire spring damp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose damp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and dosing of the pliers arms, which opens and doses the hose clamp.
A hose clamp pliers for use with both a wire spring hose clamp and a band spring hose damp is disclosed. Two arms of the hose clamp pliers each rotatably carry contact points of different configurations. The first contact point is designed to receive, in a first position, an end portion of a wire spring clamp through a notch; and in a second position, to receive a hoop-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The second contact point is configured to receive both an end portion of a wire spring clamp, and a tab-shaped end of a band spring clamp. The hose damp pliers is provided with a thumb release cooperating with a ratcheting pawl to control opening and closing of the pliers arms, which opens and doses the hose clamp.
A double ball and socket joint is disclosed. The double ball and socket joint is formed of a two-piece capsule. Each piece of the capsule carries a ball and extension combination that operates rotationally within a socket. The extensions exit the capsule through void spaces at both distal ends of the capsule. The two pieces of the capsule are preferably in snap-fit engagement. The result is that the double ball and socket joint of the present invention provides infinite combinations of rotation about five axes of rotation: a first and a second axis of rotation about the first ball, a third and a fourth axis of rotation about the second ball, and a fifth axis of rotation is provided when the two pieces of the capsule are rotated relative to one another.
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed. A plurality of centering cones are provided to engage with a multitude of piston sizes and configurations. A user selects an appropriately sized centering cone and engages the selected centering cone with a spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool. A female threaded collar and spreader plate combination receives a male threaded thrust bolt. The male threaded thrust bolt carries the spring loaded distal pusher portion. The spreader plate is pressed against a face of the caliper assembly, and rotation of the male threaded thrust bolt by a driver, such as a ratchet wrench or impact gun, applies inward and rotating forces from the spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool to the piston, while separating the spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool from the spreader plate.
A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings is disclosed. A jaw assembly with easily changeable tips is provided, and to be more convenient for the end-user, a spring loaded tip release mechanism and jaw assembly is provided.
B25B 7/22 - Pliers provided with auxiliary tool elements, e.g. cutting edges, nail extractors
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings is disclosed. A jaw assembly with easily changeable tips is provided, and to be more convenient for the end-user, a spring loaded tip release mechanism and jaw assembly is provided.
B25B 7/22 - Pliers provided with auxiliary tool elements, e.g. cutting edges, nail extractors
B25B 7/00 - PliersOther hand-held gripping tools with jaws on pivoted limbsDetails applicable generally to pivoted-limb hand tools
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings is disclosed. A jaw assembly with easily changeable tips is provided, and to be more convenient for the end-user, a spring loaded tip release mechanism and jaw assembly is provided.
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed, with a narrow gap between facing pressure plates allowing use of the tool in tight places, and ratcheting spreading of the facing pressure plates causing outward moving of the pistons, enabling work to be performed, wherein movement of a threaded stud through a coupler moves a first pressure plate.
B25B 13/46 - SpannersWrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed. A plurality of centering cones are provided to engage with a multitude of piston sizes and configurations. A user selects an appropriately sized centering cone and engages the selected centering cone with a spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool. A female threaded collar and spreader plate combination receives a male threaded thrust bolt. The male threaded thrust bolt carries the spring loaded distal pusher portion. The spreader plate is pressed against a face of the caliper assembly, and rotation of the male threaded thrust bolt by a driver, such as a ratchet wrench or impact gun, applies inward and rotating forces from the spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool to the piston, while separating the spring loaded distal pusher portion of said tool from the spreader plate.
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed, with a narrow gap between facing pressure plates allowing use of the tool in tight places, and ratcheting spreading of the facing pressure plates causing outward moving of the pistons, enabling work to be performed, wherein movement of a threaded stud through a coupler moves a first pressure plate.
B25B 13/46 - SpannersWrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
22.
Testing system for measuring target operational parameters of a motor vehicle
A pressure measuring device/system that is capable of measuring the pressures of multiple systems in an automobile, including fuel pressure, power steering, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, compression, diesel compression, high pressure oil systems, and diesel fuel pressure, and is capable of displaying and/or recording the measured pressure values. An onboard digital display receives a series of signals from a transducer and displays the series of signals as at least one of a digital needle gauge and a live graph display, and selectively displays the series of signals in a chart with two axes, one for signal and one for time.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed. Plates of the present invention are locked by a key to prevent the plates from spinning independently. Additionally, the key acts as an internal stop, providing a point beyond which the plates cannot be further spread or separated from one another. Additionally, a spring is provided to prevent the thread from turning independently from the plates.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed, with a narrow gap between facing pressure plates allowing use of the tool in tight places, and ratcheting spreading of the facing pressure plates causing outward moving of the pistons, enabling work to be performed, wherein movement of a threaded stud through a coupler moves a first pressure plate.
B25B 13/46 - SpannersWrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed, with a narrow gap between facing pressure plates allowing use of the tool in tight places, and ratcheting spreading of the facing pressure plates causing outward moving of the pistons, enabling work to be performed. One of the pressure plates is reversible to change the minimum narrow gap from a first width to a second width. In each of the orientations, the plates are movable towards and away from one another.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
A ratcheting brake bleeder wrench is provided which sealingly couples to a bleed valve. The brake bleeder wrench has an internal fluid passageway which allows egress of fluid from a hydraulic brake; system. The ratcheting brake bleeder wrench is used to open the bleed valve, allowing egress of fluid, remains in place during the bleeding operation, and reverses direction up;on completion of bleeding to tighten the bleed valve back into sealing relationship with the hydraulic brake system.
A ratcheting brake bleeder wrench is provided which sealingly couples to a bleed valve. The brake bleeder wrench has an internal fluid passageway which allows egress of fluid from a hydraulic brake system. The ratcheting brake bleeder wrench is used to open the bleed valve, allowing egress of fluid, remains in place during the bleeding operation, and reverses direction upon completion of bleeding to tighten the bleed valve back into sealing relationship with the hydraulic brake system.
B25B 13/48 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 13/46 - SpannersWrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
A tool for retracting pistons into cylinder bores is disclosed, with a narrow gap between facing pressure plates allowing use of the tool in tight places, and ratcheting spreading of the facing pressure plates causing outward moving of the pistons, enabling work to be performed.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
A pressure measuring device/system that is capable of measuring the pressures of multiple systems in an automobile, including cylinder pressure, fuel pressure, transmission oil pressure, and engine oil pressure, and is capable of displaying and/or recording the measured pressure values remote from the device taking the measured remote pressures. The pressure measuring system has a remote interface and a sensor configured to communicate wirelessly with each other. The interface may be configured to be included within the device purpose built for displaying and interacting with the pressure values measured by the sensor. Additionally or alternatively, the interface may be configured to be downloaded as a mobile application “app” on a smartphone or other similar device.
G01L 23/24 - Devices or apparatus for measuring or indicating or recording rapid changes, such as oscillations, in the pressure of steam, gas, or liquidIndicators for determining work or energy of steam, internal-combustion, or other fluid-pressure engines from the condition of the working fluid for measuring pressure in inlet or exhaust ducts of internal-combustion engines
G01L 19/08 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A pinch-off pliers possessing a canted orientation along the length. The pinch-off pliers has a first clamping unit, a second clamping unit, and an axial mechanism. The pinch-off pliers positioned along a first axis and a second axis, where the first axis is not parallel to the second axis. An intersection of the first axis and the second axis along the length of the pinch-off pliers creates a canting angle theta in the pinch-off pliers at the intersection. An intersection of a first plane and a third plane creates a second canting angle omega when having the pinch-off pliers positioned along the first axis and an intersecting fourth axis.
A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings. The pliers has a first member with V-shape track, a second member with an aperture, and a switch mechanism. The second member and the switch mechanism are translatable along the V-shape track, and the switch mechanism is configured to engage and disengage the first and second members in and out of a “locked” position.
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Hand tools, namely, wrenches, pliers, spark plug pullers, boot pullers, battery terminal pullers, battery terminal spreaders, brushes for cleaning of battery terminals and other connections, fuel injector cleaning sets comprised of canister, gauges, hoses coated with synthetic resinous-fluorine containing polymer to be used with a cleaning solution, extractors, axle and spindle nut sockets, screwdrivers, screwdriver bits, socket sets, wire strippers
(2) Electronic test equipment, namely, test leads; protective work equipment in the nature of comfort pads, namely, kneeling pads; diesel compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, gasoline compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, cylinder leakage testers; electronic automotive testers, namely, multi meters, digital thermometers and infrared thermometers; spark plug gauges
Apparatus directed to the art of disengaging an input from an output at predetermined torque values. A torque limiting clutch capable of use as a solid drive unit and a torque limited unit for which the torque disengagement value is selectable. The torque limiting clutch has an overload assembly and a torque drive mechanism which may comprise a plurality of drive pins. Additionally, the torque limiting clutch may comprise seals to discourage contaminants from entering the clutch.
F16D 43/204 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers
F16D 43/206 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving axially between engagement and disengagement
A tool adapted to be used with a filter cap having an engagement structure includes a body having an upper end and a side wall extending from the upper end and terminating in a lower open end. The side wall is formed with a plurality of notches extending upwardly from the lower open end and adapted to receive the engagement structure of the filter cap. The notches define a set of spaced apart engaging members which form a driven head receiving structure adapted to matingly and non-rotatably receive the engagement structure of the filter cap. The body is engagably disposed over the engagement structure, and the body together with the filter cap is rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
A disc brake piston retractor tool is provided for retracting at least one piston of a caliper assembly. The tool includes first and second pressure plates having respective externally threaded first and second studs. A coupler is internally threaded to threadably receive the first stud and the second stud from opposite open ends of the coupler. Selective rotation of the coupler results in simultaneous lateral movement of the first and second pressure plates towards and away from the coupler between retracted and extended positions. One of the pressure plates is engageable against the at least one piston to retract the piston, and the other of the pressure plates is supported against an interior surface of the caliper assembly opposite the one piston, or is engagable against at least one other piston in the caliper assembly opposite the one piston to retract the other piston.
B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
Apparatus directed to the art of disengaging an input from an output at predetermined torque values. A torque limiting clutch capable of use as a solid drive unit and a torque limited unit for which the torque disengagement value is selectable. The torque limiting clutch has an overload assembly and a torque drive mechanism which may comprise a plurality of drive pins. Additionally, the torque limiting clutch may comprise seals to discourage contaminants from entering the clutch.
F16D 43/204 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers
F16D 43/206 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving axially between engagement and disengagement
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Hand tools, namely, wrenches, pliers, spark plug pullers, boot pullers, battery terminal pullers, battery terminal spreaders, brushes for cleaning of battery terminals and other connections, fuel injector cleaning sets comprised of canister, gauges, hoses coated with synthetic resinous-fluorine containing polymer to be used with a cleaning solution, extractors, axle and spindle nut sockets, screwdrivers, screwdriver bits, socket sets, wire strippers Electronic test equipment, namely, test leads; Protective work equipment in the nature of comfort pads, namely, kneeling pads; diesel compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, gasoline compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, cylinder leakage testers; electronic automotive testers, namely, multi meters, digital thermometers and infrared thermometers; spark plug gauges
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Hand tools, namely, wrenches, pliers, spark plug pullers, boot pullers, battery terminal pullers, battery terminal spreaders, brushes for cleaning of battery terminals and other connections, fuel injector cleaning sets comprised of canister, gauges, hoses coated with synthetic resinous-fluorine containing polymer to be used with a cleaning solution, extractors, axle and spindle nut sockets, screwdrivers, screwdriver bits, socket sets, wire strippers Electronic test equipment, namely, test leads; Protective work equipment in the nature of comfort pads, namely, kneeling pads; diesel compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, gasoline compression and fuel pressure testers and adapters, cylinder leakage testers; electronic automotive testers, namely, multi meters, digital thermometers and infrared thermometers; spark plug gauges
67.
DUAL APPLICATION COMPRESSION TESTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
A compression tester adapter assembly is provided for use with both 12 millimeter and 16 millimeter spark plug sockets in an internal combustion engine cylinder head. An adapter has a leading cylindrical portion including one set of external threads configured with a nominal diameter of 12 millimeters, and a trailing cylindrical portion spaced from the leading cylindrical portion and including another set of external threads configured with a nominal diameter of 16 millimeters. The axial spacing between a first leading full thread on the 12 millimeter threads and a first leading full thread on the 16 millimeter threads lies in the critical range of.636"-.737". A hose has opposite ends attached to the adapter and a connector.
G01M 15/08 - Testing internal-combustion engines by monitoring pressure in cylinders
F16L 19/00 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts
A rethreading die for clamping over a section of threaded rod is formed of two separable identically die section halves. Each die section has one-half of an outer gripping surface and an inner abutment face formed of identically shaped spaced first and second face sections in a common plane. One face section has a perpendicular alignment pin and the second face section has a perpendicular recess. The first and second faces are spaced and in a common plane. The die sections are joined together with the pin-containing face of each die section abutting the recess-containing face of the other die section so that the pins are inserted into the recesses to hold the die sections in alignment. A die tool is then clamped around the die surface, so that the die can be rotated over the damaged rod section to repair the threads.
A convertible retaining ring pliers (10) has a pivot (22) , first and second jaws (18,20) and first and second handles (14,16) rotatably secured about the pivot (22) . A pair of transfer pins (56,58) is slidably disposed for selective movement in the jaws (18,20) and the handles (14,16) for establishing alternative operating positions enabling the jaws (18,20) to move either inwardly or outwardly as the handles (14,16) move inwardly. A switching mechanism (12) is provided for simultaneous shifting of the transfer pins (56,58) in the jaws (18,20) and the handles (14,16) . The switching mechanism (12) includes reaction member housing assemblies (66,68) which are mounted on opposite ends of the pivot (22) and disposed on opposite external surfaces of the handles (14,16) . A switchplate structure (12) is rotatably mounted for side-to-side movement about the pivot (22) , and is slidably positioned between at least one reaction member housing assembly (66,68) and the external surface of one of the handles (14,16) . The switchplate structure (12) is engagable with an internal portion and an external portion of the at least one reaction member housing assembly (66,68), and an end of one of the transfer pins (56,58) .
B25B 27/20 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing split pins or circlips
