Patent ID: 6751874
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: B26F,Y10T

Abstract:
A cutting tool for forming a hole in a plastic pipe by a hollow cutting element, capable of penetrating through the wall of the pipe upon applying a force thereon, the said tool comprisesa) a body portion defined by a rear grasp portion and by a frontal portion, said frontal portion is provided at its upper extremity with a through-going opening, enabling reciprocating linear displacement of the cutting element from its uppermost to the lowermost position, said frontal portion is formed with a through-going bore for a mounting screw, b) a pressure handle, pivotably connected to the upper extremity of the frontal portion, said pressure handle is adapted to exert force on the cutting element, c) a spring means, situated within the through-going opening made in the frontal portion, said spring means is capable of returning the cutting element from its lowermost position to the uppermost position, said spring means is biased upon exertion force on the cutting element, d) a support member adapted to support the pipe during cutting, said support member is mountable at the lower extremity of the frontal portion for sliding there-along, e) an adjustment means for controlling the position of the support member with respect to the lower extremity of the frontal portion.