Patent ID: 6131291
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
An adjustable and releasable fastener for pivoting members of a hand tool, comprising:a first bushing having a hub and a cap radially extending from an end of the hub, the hub being insertable in a mounting hole in a first tool member with the cap bearing on the first tool member, the hub having an axially directed first hole, the cap having opposing shoulders projecting radially into the first hole to provide bearing surfaces and a slotted opening;a second bushing having a stem and a flange, the stem being insertable in a mounting hole in a second tool member with the flange bearing on the second tool member, the second bushing having a second hole extending axially through the stem and the flange;a bolt having a head and a shaft with a threaded end portion, the bolt head contacting the shoulders for a fastening position, the shaft extending through the first and second holes and extending beyond the flange of the second bushing, the bolt head having a shape corresponding to the slotted opening in the cap; and,a nut having a disk with a threaded hole for mating with the threaded end portion of the bolt to adjustably tighten the bolt head against the shoulders, wherein the bolt head has a fastening position engaging the shoulders, and a release position aligned with a slotted opening for withdrawing the bolt head through the first hole to separate the tool members.