Abstract
The pliers include an endless loop, a top jaw appended to the endless loop, and a bottom jaw appended to the endless loop. The endless loop includes in series a top grip handle, a spring segment, a bottom grip handle and a compliant strip interconnecting the top and bottom grip handles. A rolling surface on the top grip handle rolls on a contact portion of the bottom grip handle. The rolling action causes the compliant strip to flex which causes the top and bottom jaws to move toward one another. The endless loop provides a built-in automatic spring and enhances lateral stability.
Recommended Citation
A. Midha and S. C. Visser, "Compliant Pliers," U.S. Patents, Jan 1996.
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Patent Application Number
US08/228,831
Patent Number
US5522290A
Document Type
Patent
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1996 COMPLIERS Inc, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1996
