Multiple tool

{
  "publication_number": "US9227315B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Multiple tool",
  "abstract": "Multi-tool, including at least one pivot (2, 3, 202, 302) on which are articulated a plurality of implements (4, 5, 6, 104, 204, 205, 304, 305) each rotatable from a minimum size inactive position to at least one operating position, characterized in that said pivot (2, 3, 202, 302) comprises elastic retaining means (9) of at least one of these implements (4, 5, 6, 104, 204, 205, 304, 305) in operating position and/or in the minimum encumbrance position.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A multiple tool, comprising: a pivot having a first end and a second end; a plurality of implements, each comprising an opening through which the pivot engages, wherein each of the implements is rotatable about the pivot from an inactive position to an operating position; a clamping means located at the first end of the pivot comprising a bushing screwed to the first end of the pivot, wherein the bushing comprises a compression surface; and an elastic retention means comprising: a compression spring located at the second end of the pivot when engaged by the implements; a first closing element interposed between an end one of the implements and the compression spring; and a second closing element interposed between the end one of the implements and the compression surface of the bushing.",
    "2. The multiple tool of claim 1, further comprising a collar at the second end of the pivot for engaging with the compression spring.",
    "3. The multiple tool of claim 1, wherein the first closing element comprises a first bushing body having a resting surface for a terminal coil of the compression spring.",
    "4. The multiple tool of claim 1, wherein the second closing element comprises a second bushing body having a lodging for the bushing on which rests the compression surface.",
    "5. The multiple tool of claim 1, wherein for each of the implements, the elastic retention means comprises: an anular body mounted along the pivot; a first face comprising a bump; and a second face opposed to the first face and comprising a plurality of recesses.",
    "6. The multiple tool of claim 5, wherein the bump comprises a sphere engaged in a corresponding seat in the first face.",
    "7. The multiple tool of claim 5, wherein the first closing element comprises a first base having a bump configured to selectively engage in one of the plurality of recesses of an end implement or having a plurality of recesses configured to be selectively engaged by the bump of an end implement.",
    "8. The multiple tool of claim 7, wherein the second closing element comprises a second base having a plurality of recesses configured to be selectively engaged by the bump of an end implement or having a bump configured to selectively engage one of the plurality of recesses of an end implement.",
    "9. The multiple tool of claim 5, wherein the plurality is four and the recesses are spaced 90° apart.",
    "10. The multiple tool of claim 1, wherein the pivot comprises a tubular portion defining an inner surface in which an internal thread is provided for the screwing of a corresponding external thread in the bushing.",
    "11. The multiple tool of claim 1, further comprising a handle connected to at least one of the first end and the second end of the pivot.",
    "12. The multiple tool of claim 11, wherein the handle is connected to the first end and the second end of the pivot.",
    "13. The multiple tool of claim 1, further comprising a second pivot parallel to the pivot from which at least one of the plurality of implements is rotatable thereon.",
    "14. The multiple tool of claim 13, wherein the second pivot comprises an elastic retention means.",
    "15. The multiple tool of claim 13, further comprising connection means for connecting the pivot to the second pivot.",
    "16. The multiple tool of claim 15, wherein the connection means comprises a first bar that rigidly connects the first closing element of the pivot to a first closing element of the second pivot.",
    "17. The multiple tool of claim 16, wherein the connection means comprises a second bar that rigidly connects the second closing element of the pivot to a second closing element of the second pivot.",
    "18. The multiple tool of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of implements comprises an annular body articulated to the pivot."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention relates to a multiple tool. More specifically, this invention relates to a multiple tool for the maintenance and repair of motorcycles, cycles and the like, and their mechanical parts.\n\nMultiple tools are known, particularly of the pocket type and then rather small, which allow the user to bring together in one portable object a number of implements, each one for a different use. Some examples of these implements are wrenches, allen keys, screwdrivers, and the like. Some known types of multiple tools are especially dedicated to the care, maintenance and repair of mechanical parts for cycles and motorcycles. The user can then bring with himself the multiple tool, for example, when making excursions or trips by bicycle or motorcycle, so he can work out emergency situations, such as mechanical damage to the medium, boring tire punctures, and more; alternatively, the multi-tool can be simply used to make quick adjustments on the medium itself, such as raise or lower the saddle, mount or dismount accessories, and so on. Multiple tools of known type generally comprise a pivot around which said implements, adjancent one another, are rotatable from a minimum encumbrance retracted position to an operating position: this operating position is reached by manually rotating the implement around the pivot, starting from the retracted position, by a certain angle comfortable enough to use the implement by gripping the multi-tool.",
  "cpc": [
    "B25G 1/08",
    "B25B 15/008",
    "B25B 27/0071",
    "B25F 1/04"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "B25B 15/00",
    "B25B 27/00",
    "B25F 1/04",
    "B25G 1/08"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "HERMANSEN FRANK",
    "WINEFORDNER CARL",
    "CRANK BROTHERS INC"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "HERMANSEN FRANK",
    "WINEFORDNER CARL"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2010-04-01",
  "publication_date": "2016-01-05",
  "grant_date": "2016-01-05",
  "priority_date": "2010-04-01",
  "application_number": "US-201013979266-A",
  "family_id": "43016610",
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}