Patent ID: 6711825
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: B23D,B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
A hacksaw comprising:a U-shaped frame and a handle extending from a first end of the frame, a groove defined longitudinally in an underside of the handle and a passage defined in the handle, the passage intersecting the groove and communicating with the groove, an opening defined in a top thereof and the opening communicates with the passage, an engaging port connected to a second end of the frame and having a slot; a retaining member movably received in the passage and a recess defined in a side of the retaining member, a connection protrusion extending from an end of the retaining member and extending out from the opening, a cam member pivotably connected to the connection protrusion of the retaining member; and a blade extending through the groove and the recess in the retaining member, the blade engaged with the slot in the engaging port, an inside of the recess in the retaining member applied a force to a teeth portion of the blade toward the cam member to position the blade.