Patent ID: 6357124
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: B23D

Abstract:
A jigsaw comprising:a base structure; a housing pivotally moveable relative to the base structure about a first axis that extends longitudinally along the base structure; a motor for reciprocating a blade in an up and down motion, the motor being positioned within the housing; a connecting member extending between the housing and the base structure; a first member moveable in a transverse direction relative to the connecting member between a first position in which pivotal movement between the housing and the base structure is resisted, and a second position in which the housing can be pivotally moved relative to the base structure, said first member having an elongated slot for the connecting member to pass through and for allowing the first member to move between the first and second positions; a second member connected to the connecting member; at least one of the first and second members having a ramp surface aligned at an oblique angle relative to the connecting member, the ramp surface being positioned to engage the other of the first and second members when the first member is in the first position, wherein engagement between the ramp surface and the other of the first and second members tensions the connecting member causing the housing and the base structure to be compressed together such that pivotal movement between the housing and the base structure is resisted.