Patent ID: 6199458
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A pair of locking pliers comprising:a first assembly defining a first handle and a first jaw, the first handle defining a cavity therein;a second handle;a second jaw pivotably coupled to the first assembly and the second handle, such that the second handle is movable relative to the first handle to move the second jaw relative to the first jaw;a locking mechanism interconnecting the first assembly and the second handle, the locking mechanism including a locking arm defining a locking extension, the locking arm and locking extension being situated within the cavity of the first handle; anda release mechanism pivotably coupled to the second handle, the release member defining a locking ledge formed for selective engagement with the locking extension of the locking arm for locking the second jaw at a predetermined distance from the first jaw.