Patent ID: 7146668
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: B25F,B26B

Abstract:
1. A folding tool, comprising: (a) a handle including a first frame side member having a pair of opposite ends defining a longitudinal axis of said tool; (b) a pivot axle extending laterally from said first frame side member at a first one of said opposite ends thereof; (c) a first tool member having a base portion mounted on said pivot axle and movable about said pivot axle between a deployed position and a folded position with respect to said first frame side member; (d) a spring stop connected with said first frame side member between said opposite ends and extending laterally from said first frame side member; (e) a spring retainer extending laterally from said first frame side member at the other one of said pair of opposite ends of said first frame side member; and (f) an elongate beam spring separate from said first frame side member and having a pair of opposite first and second end portions and a middle portion, said middle portion being supported by said spring stop and including a shoulder portion engaged with a first end of said spring stop, thereby limiting movement of said spring away from said pivot axle in a longitudinal direction with respect to said first frame side member, said first end portion of said spring resting on said base portion of said first tool member, and said opposite second end portion of said spring including a hook engaged with said spring retainer.