Patent ID: 6779425
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
A multipurpose hand-held implement, comprising:at least one utensil which can be folded out from a folded-in storage position into a folded-out working position about a first axis running transversely to the folding direction and is lockable in its working position by a locking device; and an unlocking mechanism comprising a lock release member, said lock release member being movable between a first position, in which said locking device is locking said at least one utensil in its working position and a second position, in which said locking device is inactive; wherein said lock release member is actuatable from the exterior of said implement by an actuating lever pivotable about a second axis; wherein the actuating lever is arranged on a side of the housing of the implement and is movable in a plane substantially parallel to said side.