Multifunctional tool

{
  "publication_number": "US2006096035A1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Multifunctional tool",
  "abstract": "The invention relates to a multifunctional tool comprising two handle parts (5) that can be pivoted out of a parallel position in which they face one another, and comprising a tool (I) situated in the area of the pivot point (7). At least one additional tool (II) is allocated, which can pivot about an axis (8) that is assigned to the end of the handle part (5) located opposite the pivot point (7). This additional tool can be pivoted out of a folded-in stored position and into a position of use in which it is folded out by approximately 180° whereby resting against a stop. The aim of the invention is to provide a multifunctional tool that is advantageous with regard to its use. To this end, the tool (I) is a corkscrew (1) in which both handle parts (5) can pivot out of the parallel position only until reaching an extended position in which their pivotal movement is limited by a stop.",
  "claims": [
    "13. Multifunctional tool assembly comprising: two grip parts (5), which face one another and are pivotable about a pivot out of a parallel position; stop means, and a corkscrew (1) arranged in a region of the pivot (7), it being possible for the two grip parts (5), from the parallel position, to be pivoted into an extended position, with a pivoting movement being limited by the stop means; wherein the corkscrew (1), when the grip parts (5) are being pivoted, is controlled by two toothed segments so as to remain in an angle-bisecting position by the two toothed segments (25); and the two toothed segments mesh with one another and are each associated with one of the two grip parts (5), and each segment is an extension of a connecting web (3) which carries the two grip parts (5) in such a manner as to connect them to one another.",
    "14. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, further comprising grip shells, wherein the toothed segments (25) are formed each by a grip shell (18).",
    "15. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, further comprising spring tongues (14) which engage on the connecting web (3) in order to retain the grip parts (5) in the parallel and extended position.",
    "16. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, further comprising at least two pockets, and pin sections (15) which are associated with the connecting web (3) and connect to one another the at least two pockets (12), which are disposed parallel to one another, for blade leaves (13) forming the additional tools (II) which can be pivoted out.",
    "17. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 16, further comprising securing screws (17) screwed into the pin sections (15) in order to fix the two grip shells (18).",
    "18. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 14, wherein an individual one of the grip shells (18), at its respective free end, is connected to one of a plurality of blade leaves (13) with a latching hook engagement (23 / 24).",
    "19. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, wherein each of the two grip parts (5) forms a half-pocket (26), and in the parallel position of the grip parts (5) these half-pockets complement one another to form a pocket (T) which accommodates the corkscrew (1).",
    "20. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, wherein the pocket (T) is located eccentrically.",
    "21. Multifunctional tool assembly according to claim 13, further comprising additional tools (II) located at outer ends of the grip parts (5) and consisting essentially of a pair of scissors (9), a file (10) and/or a cutting blade (11)."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "B26B 11/001",
    "B26B 11/003",
    "B67B 7/0411",
    "B67B 7/44"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "OCKLENBURG MATTHIAS"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2002-12-17",
  "publication_date": "2006-05-11",
  "priority_date": "2001-12-19",
  "application_number": "US-49735905-A",
  "family_id": "7710114",
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  ]
}