Patent ID: 6070330
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: B23D,B27B

Abstract:
A hacksaw for use with an elongated blade defining respective first and second mounting holes at opposite ends thereof, said hacksaw comprising:a frame having a first leg and a second leg spaced apart for maintaining said elongated blade therebetween;at least one first blade pin located on said first leg for receipt of said first mounting hole thereon;a pin carrier connected to said second leg and including at least one second blade pin for receipt of said second mounting hole thereon, said pin carrier being pivotal such that said second blade pin is movable between a blade release position and a blade securement position;an actuator member pivotally connected to said second leg and engaging said pin carrier to operatively move said second blade pin between said blade release position and said blade securement position; andwherein said actuator member defines a cam surface and said pin carrier includes a cam follower engaging said cam surface.