Patent ID: 8402863
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: B23D,B25B,B26D

Abstract:
1. An adjustable gripping tool for engaging a work piece to impart work thereto, the tool comprising: a first element and a second element disposed for relative movement to generate movement of at least one gripping element; the first element including a handle and a gripping portion that is movably connected to the handle and adapted to engage the work piece, the handle including a first end that operatively engages the second element and the gripping portion including at least one guide defined therein and said at least one gripping element; each said at least one gripping element including a body portion adapted for engaging the work piece, an arm portion configured to engage one said at least one guide and a force transfer element contiguous with the arm portion; the second element including an actuation portion having at least one slot therein, each said at least one slot having a first section configured to engage the force transfer element of one said at least one gripping element, such that movement of the second element with respect to the first element actuates each at least one first section to contact and move each respective force transfer element thereby actuating each said at least one gripping element along respective said at least one guide.