Patent ID: 7575505
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: B24D

Abstract:
1. A hand tool quick release mechanism for releaseably connecting a frame to a base, the quick release mechanism comprising; a frame connecting means and a base connecting means each for respectively coupling releasably the frame and base together, wherein the frame and base are placed into an attached position by urging the frame connecting means into the base connecting means; and wherein a) the frame connecting means includes a latch, wherein the latch includes a push pad which is connected to a hinge member, the hinge member includes a locking tab at one end, wherein the latch engages with the base connecting means coupling together the base and frame in the attached position, b) wherein the hinge member is received within a cooperatively dimensioned hinge slot defined in the frame such that the locking tab engages with a portion of the frame thereby firmly locking the hinge member to the frame; c) wherein the hinge member adapted to resiliently bias the latch against the base connecting means whereby applying finger pressure to the push pad operably disconnects the base from the frame such that the base and frame are in a detached position.