EP1131189B1 - Mehrzweck-handgerät - Google Patents

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EP1131189B1
EP1131189B1 EP98967141A EP98967141A EP1131189B1 EP 1131189 B1 EP1131189 B1 EP 1131189B1 EP 98967141 A EP98967141 A EP 98967141A EP 98967141 A EP98967141 A EP 98967141A EP 1131189 B1 EP1131189 B1 EP 1131189B1
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Peter Ackeret
Pierre-Alain Jeandupeux
Yves Wira
Rolf Nussbaumer
Claude Kottelat
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B11/00—Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement
    • B26B11/008—Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement comprising electronic or electrical features, e.g. illuminating means, computing devices or sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25C—HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS
    • B25C11/00—Nail, spike, and staple extractors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25C—HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS
    • B25C5/00—Manually operated portable stapling tools; Hand-held power-operated stapling tools; Staple feeding devices therefor
    • B25C5/02—Manually operated portable stapling tools; Hand-held power-operated stapling tools; Staple feeding devices therefor with provision for bending the ends of the staples on to the work
    • B25C5/0214—Combined stapling and punching tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25F—COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B25F1/00—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools
    • B25F1/02—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements
    • B25F1/04—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements wherein the elements are brought into working positions by a pivoting or sliding movement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B11/00—Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement

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  • the invention relates to a multipurpose handset according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a multi-purpose handset which forms a cuboidal body in a storage position and is provided with a plurality of foldable utensils is known.
  • the utensils can be folded out of a folded storage position by one or more, transverse to the longitudinal extent of the body axes in a use position in which the body forms a handle for handling the utensils.
  • a multipurpose hand-held device which comprises two components which are movably connected, preferably articulated, and which can be manually releasably locked together in a closed position in which they are together with substantially congruent contours form an elongated, substantially closed cuboidal body, wherein the two components have mutually facing base surfaces.
  • Both components may contain functional elements of a stapler and / or punch.
  • the multipurpose handset may include other utensils commonly required for office work, such as a pair of scissors, a staple remover, a knife, a cutter, a loupe, a scale, etc.
  • the components are spaced from each other it at Presence of a stapler or punch allows to insert stapled and / or punched papers.
  • the one component may include a staple cartridge and a staple driver of a stapling mechanism, the other a staple anvil.
  • a punching mechanism is arranged in the second component, the actuating lever is arranged in the first component.
  • an "integrated" variant for this multi-purpose handset, two basic concepts are provided, namely an "integrated" variant and a “modular” variant.
  • the integrated variant all parts are assembled successively in a sequence determined by the most expedient workflow.
  • a stapler and / or punch module and a utensil module are each pre-assembled, joined and provided with covers.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device 800 according to EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570 including a stapler and punch mechanism in the transport state, ie closed with all utensils in the folded position.
  • Utensils in the form of tools such as knife 802, scissors 804 and staple remover 806 can be folded out of a receiving space provided in the lower component of the multipurpose hand-held device about a common pivot axis 808.
  • the utensil receiving space is covered with a lid 812 that is substantially flush with the outer contour of the multipurpose handset. Normally, only one tool is folded out, and for ease of handling, the lid 812 is then closed.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device 800 according to EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570 including a stapler and punch mechanism in the transport state, ie closed with all utensils in the folded position.
  • Utensils in the form of tools
  • the lid 812 is open, the knife 802 folded out and the staple remover 806 pivoted by only 90 °.
  • Springs may be provided to hold the utensils biased in their storage position.
  • This multi-purpose handset may be modified so that the cover 812 pivots about an axis parallel to the device longitudinal axis. A spring biases him into the open position, and a lock secures him in the closed position.
  • the cover 812 could also be omitted or designed as a sliding cover, for example, a venetian blind.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a multi-purpose handset of the generic type, which simplifies in its construction and handling and / or improved in its functionality.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 A first embodiment of a modular multi-purpose handset with a stapler punch assembly and a separate module used in this utensil module is shown in Figs. 3 to 8, wherein the multi-purpose handset can also be constructed according to FIGS. 1 and 2 ,
  • two components 1 and 2 are provided, which are hinged together via a main axis 3, so that they are movable between two relative positions, a closed and an open position.
  • Component 1 has an outer shell 4 made of plastic, are provided in the recesses for the passage of an opening button 5, a stapler release button 6 and a staple magazine button 7.
  • the opening button 5 cooperates with a leaf spring 8, which is guided longitudinally displaceably on an upper part 9 and keeps the two components 1, 2 locked in its closed position.
  • the outer shell 4 has a curved top surface 10 and planar side walls 11, which are slightly set back and covered with panels 12.
  • the upper part 9 has ears 12 'with bearing bores 13, which are penetrated in the mounted state of the main axis 3.
  • a locking hook 14 for the stapler release button 6 is mounted by means of a pin 15, in front of which a staple driver 16 is fastened.
  • a clip channel part 17 is received, which is also pivotable about the main axis 3, and in the lijnsversch Kunststoffsch Kunststofflichlich a staple magazine 18 is guided.
  • the upper part of the stapling mechanism is completed by a rod 19, a pusher 20 and a compression spring 21.
  • the structure in detail can be taken from EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570.
  • an unlocking lever 22 of a "flat clinch mechanism" about an axis 23 is pivotally mounted, which is biased by a spring 24 in a locked position.
  • the clip channel part 17 has highly balanced elongated holes 25 in which a release pin 26 is slidably guided.
  • the unlocking pin 26 engages in a latch bolt 27 of the Staple magazine 18 and can be moved by a rocker arm 28, which is normally held by a spring 29 in the locked position in its release position when pressed on the staple magazine key 7. Also, the rocker arm 28 is mounted on the main axis 3.
  • the component 1 shown above is supported via the clamp channel part 17 and a main spring 30 on the component 2 shown below.
  • the component 2 comprises an inverted U-shaped angled lower part 31, which also has a height offset between stapler and punch side.
  • an opening 32 for receiving a stapler stage 33 and an anvil 34 is formed.
  • a support plate 35 is mounted, on which the anvil 34 is supported.
  • a release slide 36 protrudes with its fork-shaped front end 37 in the space between the support plate 35 and lower part 31.
  • a release button 38 projects through a corresponding opening 39 of the stapler stage 33.
  • actuating arms 40 of the locking slide 36 extend through openings 41 of the lower part 31 upwards in the path of the release lever 22 when it is deflected.
  • the stapler stage 33 ensures that when a staple is ejected from the staple cartridge 18 of the stapling channel portion 17, its legs first penetrate the stapled material without bumping on the anvil 34; only when the release lever 22, which scans the relative angle between the upper part 9 and staple magazine 18, the locking slide 36 has moved inward, deviates the fork-shaped end 37 inward and allows the stapler stage 33 to tilt down and the clip on the anvil 34 to let happen.
  • the tilting joint of the stapler stage 33 is defined by an inner, designed as a fork 45 end of the stapler stage 33, which is pushed over the inner transverse edge 42 of the opening 32. This allows a longitudinal displacement of the stapler stage 33 during tilting.
  • the stapler stage 33 has an oval passage opening 44 adapted to the outline of a bead-like thickened head of the anvil 34. In this way results in a Line contact between the head and the inner wall of the through hole 44, which makes it possible to minimize a gap between the two on the entire pivoting path, and thus to minimize the risk that a clamp between them fix.
  • the stapler stage 33 is pressed by a spring 43 relative to the support plate 35 upwards.
  • the upper end position is defined by concerns of attacks in the through hole 44 at the bottom of the head.
  • a compression spring 47 is clamped, on the one hand holds the inner wall of the through hole 44 against the head and the stapler stage 33 in engagement with the transverse edge 42, and on the other pushes the locking slide 36 in its locked position.
  • the anvil 34 is inserted through the passage opening 44 and riveted in an opening 48 of the support plate 35.
  • the U-base of the lower part 31 has a first flat portion with the opening 32, a second flat portion parallel to the first flat portion parallel thereto, and a connecting oblique portion into which a recess 49 is inserted, in which the main spring 30 is seated and supported.
  • the Lagerböckchen 50 is a stamped and bent part with a U-shaped contour.
  • the U-base of the Lagerböckchens 50 comprises an inner crosspiece 51, a central opening through which also the main spring 30 extends, and an outer crosspiece 52 with a smaller aperture, in which a guide bushing 53 is inserted for a punch 54.
  • the two transverse webs 51, 52 of the Lagerböckchens 50 lie in a common plane, so that there is a gap 55 between the second flat portion of the lower part 31 and the outer transverse web 52 for insertion to punching papers.
  • the contour of the lower edge of the U-legs of Lagerböckchens 50 follows the slope of the inclined portion of the lower part 31, but has on both sides each have a double hook 56. Above the double hooks 56, the contour of the bearing block 50 forms a stop for the positioning of papers to be punched.
  • the double hooks 56 are inserted through a respective slot 56a of the lower part 31, and then the Lagerböckchen 50 is pushed to the outside until the double hook 56 engage under the second flat portion of the lower part 31. In this position, the inner cross bar 51 and the fastening tabs 57 are connected to the lower part 31, for example by spot welding.
  • inwardly angled lugs 58 are integrally formed, and the upper part 9 has lateral depressions 59, in each of which a molded stop 60 projects.
  • the tabs 58 form counter stops to the stops 60 and thus limit the opening angle between the components 1, 2.
  • the deeper planar section of the lower part 31 still has an opening 61 into which a light guide 62 designed as a positioning aid for the punch protrudes, and also the perforated die 63 interacting with the punch 54.
  • the punch 54 is biased against the upper part 9, so that it does not protrude into the gap 55 even when the stapler is activated, that is, when the stapling channel is lowered.
  • a thin cover plate 64 closes the gap 55 for papers to be punched upwards.
  • the component 2 still contains the utensil module 65 and a lower outer shell 66 made of plastic with a lid 67 for a trained in the outer shell 66 compartment for receiving by means of the punch 54 punched snippets, so-called confetti.
  • 31 free spaces are provided between the outer walls of the utensil module 65 and the insides of the U-legs of the lower part, in which additional functional parts of the module are located.
  • the plastic shell 66 surrounds the free edges of the U-legs of the lower part 31 as well as the free edges of the outer walls of the utensil module and covers the open spaces to the outside. Where utensils are to be folded out of the utensil module 65, the outer shell 66 is cut to have straight, parallel side edges of the cutout that define a plane for parking the multipurpose handset.
  • EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570 With regard to the construction and the operation, reference may also be made to EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570.
  • the locking hook 14 is mounted pivotably about the axis 15 on the upper part 9 and is locked by a spring tongue 68 in engagement with locking pin 69, the laterally on the clip channel part 17th are trained, biased. As a result, the clamp channel part 17 is biased in its locking position.
  • the spring tongue 68 is a punched-out part of the staple driver 16. The latter is, as shown in FIGS. 10, 11, held and positioned over recesses on the top 9, receiving the corresponding pin 70 formed on the top 9 (FIGS. 10, 11).
  • the release lever 22 can also be articulated loosely without additional spring preload, as it reaches the end of its stroke anyway in the correct position, and also be mounted on the clip channel part 17 via resiliently formed bearing journals 22 a, the allow snapping onto the clip channel part 17.
  • the release lever 22 in front of the journals 22a arranged relatively close to the main spring 30 may have relatively long side legs 22b serving to operate the lock slider 36, which are rounded and possibly somewhat in the direction are bent to the journals 22a.
  • the two side walls 50a, 50b of Lagerböckchens 50 which is connected here with the lower part 31 expediently, for example by spot welding, thereby act on their stapler release button 6 facing end edges with the long Side legs 22b together, in the open position of the components 1, 2 (FIGS. 10, 11), irrespective of whether the stapler is activated or not, two rounded intersecting deflecting edges with one in the two positions of FIG. 11 blunt deflection angle for too far introduced to form stapled paper, so that nowhere between the bearing block 50 and the upper part 9 and the staple cartridge 18 can be pinched, crushed or cut.
  • the stapler stage 33 is biased biased by the spring 43 into the upper position limited by the head of the anvil 34.
  • the stapler stage 33 is articulated on the lower edge via hook-shaped projections 45a in a longitudinal fork 72a at the transverse edge 42 of the lower part 31, wherein the compression spring 47 braces the stapler stage 33 in the direction of the transverse edge 42.
  • the support plate 35 is expediently in the area of her Side legs bent from outside to inside to form corresponding guide tabs, which provide enough space to form the locking slide 36 a stable double fork 37 a, 37 b, which is received by the support plate 35.
  • a slightly upwardly directed pin 46 is mounted on the back of the base leg of the middle fork 37b, on which the spring 47 is inserted, via which the locking slide 36 is pushed forward.
  • the actuating arms 40 of the locking slide 36 extend through the corresponding openings 41 of the lower part 31 and have guide cams 40 a, which can be mounted from the bottom by front extensions of the openings 41 and hang the locking slide 36 at its rear end on the lower part 31.
  • the side walls 50a, 50b of the bearing block 50 are provided on the upper side next to the pair of opposite lugs 58 with an additional pair of spaced apart therefrom, opposite and closer to the opening button 5 lying tabs 58a, which is for locking the multipurpose Serve handset in its closed position.
  • the leaf spring 8, which is adjustable via an actuation of the opening button 5, provided with an extension 8a, which runs on closing the multi-purpose handset on the tabs 58 and thereby against his is raised to the bearing block 50 directed spring preload on the locking cam 9a and thereby in the direction of the opening button 5 is displaced.
  • the leaf spring 8 is guided at the top of the upper part 9, via a Positionierrastung 74 which engages the inside of the outer shell 4, positioned and has locking tabs 8b, which engage in the closed or locked state of the multipurpose handset under the tabs 58a and thus ensure the locking.
  • the lateral depressions 59 of the upper part 9 are provided on the underside with a stop 59a for the tabs 58, so that the opening of the components 1, 2 is limited accordingly.
  • the unlocked state of the extension 8a is when opening the device to flat locking cam 9b at the top of the upper part 9 (and locks the opening button 5 against displacement), while the locking tabs 8b are free with respect to the tabs 58a.
  • closing the extension 8a is raised by the tabs 58, so that the extension 8a is raised over the locking cam 9a and the locking tabs can be pushed back under the tabs 58a (Fig. 15a).
  • Fig. 16a, b show an embodiment of an outer shell 4 for the multi-purpose handset with a diaphragm 12, on the one hand on the stapler release button 6 end facing away from a circular projection 12a for hanging in a corresponding recess in the outer shell 4 and on the other hand an inwardly away by twice 90 ° bent tab 12b, the latter having a flared spring tongue 12c, which engages in a corresponding recess in the upper part 9.
  • the panel 12 may additionally in the area in which it is surrounded by the outer shell 4 on the outside, have a series of recesses which receive corresponding projections 4a of the outer shell 4 for the purpose of torsion protection. Further, as shown in Fig. 7, 4 ribs may be provided on the outer shell, which support the aperture 12.
  • Fig. 17a, b show an embodiment of the fixation of the outer shell 66 on the lower part 31.
  • the support plate 35 projects beyond the end edge of the lower part 31.
  • the projections formed thereby engage in recesses 31 d of the outer shell 66 and hold on to this.
  • the projections are covered by the upper edge of the recess 31d.
  • the outer shell 66 is snapped over cams 31 b, which are arranged on the side walls of the lower part 31, and held on projections 66 a. Additional centering recesses 31a and / or projections, which cooperate with corresponding projections or recesses in the outer shell 66, may be provided on the side walls of the lower part 31, which center the outer shell 66 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the light guide 62 is supported by a rib 62 a on the lower side of the lower part 31 and by ribs 62 c on the outer shell 66.
  • Guide ribs 62d serve as an assembly aid and secure the light guide 62 in the outer shell 66 before it is snapped onto the lower part 31.
  • the light guide may have a collecting lenticular curved outer side 62b and be tapered to the inner side 62e in order to achieve a magnifying effect.
  • the inner side 62e is recessed with respect to the lower surface of the middle section of the lower part 31 delimiting the gap 55, so that the inner side 62e is not pushed through by punching paper, for example through fresh ink thereon. gets dirty.
  • FIGS. 18 a to c of a confetti compartment 76 which can be closed by the cover 67 and forms part of the outer shell 66 and is provided adjacent to the lower part 31 with a confetti passage opening 77 concentric with the perforated matrix 63, comprises a retaining ring 78 is clamped between the lower part 31 and this adjacent top wall of Konfettifachs 76 and the perforated die 63 surrounds, such that the punch 54 just penetrates into the retaining ring 78 during punching.
  • the retaining ring 78 prevents confetti from rising in the area of the perforated die 63 and thus blocking the perforated material when it is pulled out.
  • the multipurpose hand-held device with the punch is used by the user so that the confetti is conveyed upwardly into the confetti pocket 76. Apart from that, this will prevents confetti from falling out of the confetti bin 76 through the perforated die 63 after punching. Subsequent confetti presses confetti held in the area of the retaining ring 78 further into the confetti compartment 76.
  • the retaining ring 78 may have an inner diameter close to the diameter of the Lochmatrize 63 and optionally formed on the outer shell 66 and retaining elements in the form of ribs, ruffles or the like. exhibit. It can also be designed and mounted as an extension of the perforated matrix 63 or as a separate part, as shown. Particularly useful is a retaining ring 78 made of a soft, bristly material, such as a felt ring, its hairs reliably hold the confetti. A retaining ring 78 made of a flexible material could also have a slightly smaller hole diameter than the piercing die 63. The retaining ring may also be slightly tapered tapered to the confetti 76 formed.
  • the retaining ring 78 can also be formed in the form of a spiral spring.
  • the retaining ring 78 made of felt or the like. is expediently plugged during assembly on the lowered pin hole for the purpose of centering, while it can be fixed and held by small, distributed over its circumference attacking teeth 79 on Konfettifach 76 and the lower part 31.
  • the confetti tray 76 is provided with a discharge rib 76a, which redirects confetti into the interior of the confetti compartment 76, so that no jam occurs and the lid 67 only opens when the confetti compartment 76 is completely filled.
  • the lid 67 opens at a corresponding filling of Konfettifachs 76 first in a first position in which the confetti can not fall out, but the user is displayed that the Konfettifach 76 is to empty. At even higher degree of filling the lid 67 opens or he is opened by the user to take a further open position in which the confetti can be emptied.
  • FIGS. 19a-d An embodiment of the utensil module 65 with a utensil lifting and deblocking device 81 is shown in FIGS. 19a-d.
  • the utensil module 65 comprises two flat congruent outer walls 80, each with two mounting hooks 80a, 80b, with which the utensil module 65 is suspended on the support plate 35 or on the double hooks 56 of the bearing block 50. Lateral projections 80c serve for centering the utensil module 65 in the lower part 31. If necessary, intermediate walls can be provided in order to form individual compartments for one utensil 81 each.
  • the utensils 81 can be folded out about an axis of rotation 82 arranged between the two outer walls 80.
  • leaf springs 83 are provided, which abut with their head 83k at the foot of the relevant utensil 81 and this bias either in the folded position (Fig. 19a) or in the unfolded position (Fig. 19c) and hold fixed.
  • the leaf springs 83 are articulated as a two-armed lever by means of a pin 84 extending between the outer walls 80 adjacent to its head 83k and supported at the end facing away from the head 83k at a extending between the outer walls 80 pin 85.
  • Adjacent to the pin 85 extends between the outer walls 80 a rotatable relative to the utensil module 65 plug-in shaft 86 with non-circular inner cross-section, on the one hand rotatably connected thereto on each side an inner actuating lever 87 and on the other hand carries a rotatably connected thereto by insertion outer actuating lever 88.
  • the side walls of the base 31 are provided with corresponding openings 89A (see, e.g., Fig. 7).
  • the inner actuating lever 87 are based with their hook-shaped lugs 87a mounted on the axis of rotation 82, located on the outer sides of the corresponding outer walls 80 and there adjacent Debtockierhebetn 89 from which carry an extension 89a and with each other a deblocking pin 89b are connected.
  • the latter extends between the two deblocking levers 89 on the outer sides of the utensil module 65 to collectively act on all leaf springs 83 and to move them outward.
  • a two-armed lifting lever 90 is provided on each side adjacent to the associated Deblockierhebeln 89 on the outside of the respective outer wall 80, which are rotatable about the pin 84 and in the region of the extension 89 a directed legs via a lifting plate 91 are interconnected.
  • the shanks of the utensils 81 press here in the position shown in Fig. 19a on the lifting plate 91 and thus the other free end of the lifting lever 90 against the deblocking 89th
  • attachment plates 92 which are riveted, for example, with the pins 84, 85.
  • the utensils 81 are thereby pivoted out of the utensil module 65 by a certain angle, while at the same time the deblocking pin 89b holds the leaf springs 83 out of engagement with the shanks of the utensils 81 so that the latter is easily grasped from a raised position and due to the reduction in spring preload and can be unfolded.
  • the lifting of the individual utensils 81 takes place by engaging their shafts at different distances from the axis of rotation 82 and / or by attacking different high Aufstellnocken the feet of the utensils in particular with an inclined lifting plate 91. This ensures that the utensils 81 with small differences in height fan out and make it easier to grasp, Fig. 19e.
  • the heads 83k of the leaf springs 83 can engage in corresponding recesses on the shanks of the utensils 81 and block them in the unfolded position.
  • the outer actuating levers 88 are to be actuated again, so that in turn the leaf springs 83 are brought out of engagement with the shafts of the utensils 81 via the deblocking pin 89b, Fig. 19d, so that the blockages are released and the unfolded utensils 81 can be folded ,
  • the lifting mechanism may be used alone or in combination with a de-stapling mechanism for the utensils 81.
  • the spring force which braces the utensils 81 in their two end positions, can (as shown in the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 19a to d) act on the utensils 81 directly or via the lifting mechanism.
  • the lifting mechanism can (as also shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 19a to d) press from below onto the utensils 81, extend over the axes of rotation 82, the utensils 81 by turning or pull on the end face beyond the axis of rotation 82 protruding shaft extension.
  • the lifting of the utensils 81 by pushing from below can take place over the entire length of the utensil 81.
  • the area near the rotation axis 82 is preferred.
  • the lifting of the utensils 81 can be done directly or via a mechanism for force reduction (as also shown in the embodiment of FIG. 19a-d).
  • the lifting and deblocking mechanism is preferably arranged on the outer sides of the utensil module 65 and (as shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 19a to d) via connecting elements running transversely through the utensil module 65 under the utensils 81 connected.
  • the mechanism could also be arranged on the cover side of the utensil module 65 opposite the fold-out side.
  • a arranged on the two outer sides of the mechanism can act together on the utensils 81 or have different functions, for example, on one side a mechanism for lifting, on the other hand, a mechanism for blocking. Conversely, a mechanism arranged on only one side surface for lifting and blocking the utensils 81 is also possible.
  • the provision of the mechanism can be done via the force acting on the utensils 81 leaf springs 83 or via separate springs.
  • the utensils 81 and boards arranged therebetween substantially form a common plane which is slightly set back from the edges of the outer shell 66, so that the multipurpose handset can be placed on a flat surface.
  • the lifting and Deblockiermechanik can be used not only in a utensil module 65, but of course in an integrated design. In addition, it can be provided for individual or all utensils 81 or for different axes of rotation 82 fold-out utensils 81 and be activated via a common or several separate actuators. Instead of the rotatable outer actuating lever 88, other actuators, such as slides, rotary or push buttons, may be provided. Finally, such a lifting mechanism could also be used for other general-purpose hand tools such as pocket knives or so-called tools.
  • the operating lever 88 can be arranged at ergonomic locations, which can be placed in particular so that the multi-purpose handset can be held in its center of gravity with one hand operating the operating lever 88, while with the other hand, the folding and unfolding of the utensils 81 is made.
  • the fingers are in folding the utensils 81 in safety.
  • the operating levers 88 are expediently located on the axis of rotation 82nd side facing away from the utensils 81, wherein their direction of movement is advantageously directed against the Ausktapputter the utensils 81.
  • the leaf springs 83 may also have their own axis independent of pin 84.
  • the outer operating lever 88 as shown in Fig. 20a, b of a pin 88 a, which is suitable for insertion with a press fit into the insertion shaft 86, and a tab 88 b is formed, which has an opening for riveting the pin 88 a with the tab 88 b, the tab 88b is plastic-molded and may have further openings for anchoring the plastic to the tab 88b.
  • the blocking and deblocking of the utensils 81 can also be carried out differently than in FIGS. 19a to d and, of course, also independently of the lifting of the utensils 81, as is illustrated, for example, in FIGS. 21a to d corresponding thereto.
  • a two-armed, pivotable locking lever 93 (usually in pairs) is provided which is engaged with one arm with the deblocking pin 89 b of the deblocking 89, while his other arm carries a blocking pin 93 b, which in the unfolded state with a groove 81 a in the shank of the Utensils 81 engages and this blocked there, Fig. 21c.
  • the utensil 81 In the folded state, the utensil 81 is held by the associated leaf spring 83, Fig. 21a. By operating the actuating lever 87, the utensil 81 is lifted over the deblocking pin 89b which presses on the shaft of the utensil 81, Fig. 21b.
  • the blocking and deblocking can also take place in accordance with FIGS. 22a to c, in that a longitudinally displaceable lever 94 is articulated on the inner actuating lever 87, which has an extension 94a at the free end which, in the folded-in position of the utensil 81, is in a recess provided for this purpose 81b is located on the shaft of the utensil 81, while the utensil 81 is held in its folded position by the bias of the leaf spring 83, Fig. 22a.
  • the lever 94 By operating the inner actuating lever 87, the lever 94 is displaced away in the direction of the axis of rotation 82, thereby raising the utensil 81 accordingly, so that it grasps and over the position shown in Fig. 22b in the position shown in Fig. 22c Can be unfolded position in which the extension 94a engages in a recess 81c in the shaft of the utensil 81 and the utensil 81 blocks.
  • the substantially longitudinally movable lever 94 is hinged at one end to the inner operating lever 87 (for simplicity here and hereinafter shown integrally with the outer operating lever 88), while at the other end thereof approximately triangular, hinged to a pin 95 pivotable deflector 89A.
  • the lift pin 89B serves to lift the utensil 81 against the force of the leaf spring 83.
  • Fig. 24 shows another embodiment of a deblocking device.
  • the deflector 89A is moved via the lever 94, the deblocking pin 89a lifting the leaf spring 83 from the shaft of the respective utensil 81 when the actuating lever 88 is actuated, so that the latter fold out by a corresponding angle under the action of gravity or as a result of a corresponding centrifugal movement.
  • Fig. 25 shows a combination of Figs. 23a, b and Fig. 24.
  • a deblocking pin 89b 'and a lifting pin 89b are arranged, one of which on the leaf spring (s) 83 and the other on the or the utensils 81 act and thus combine the embodiments of Figures 23a, b and 24.
  • the utensils 81 unfolded by the user are pushed back by the leaf springs 83 to the initial position.
  • a longitudinally displaceable locking bracket 96 is articulated on the actuating lever 87, which is guided in the longitudinal direction via a rivet 97 on the outer wall 80 and a slot 96a and has a blocking web 96b at its free end which, in the retracted initial position, Fig. 26a, behind the head 83k of the leaf spring 83 is located on the side facing away from the utensil 81 and prevents it from deflecting.
  • the locking bar 96b is displaced toward the free end of the head of the leaf spring 83, so that the utensil 81 is folded out, since now the leaf spring 83 is first released from the shaft of the utensil 81.
  • the actuating lever 87 blocks the head of the leaf spring 83, the folding movement, since the locking bar 96 b is in the rest position and the leaf spring 83 is blocked. The latter releases the folding when the operating lever 87 is actuated again.
  • Fig. 27 the mechanism shown in Figs. 26a-c is combined with that of Fig. 25, i.
  • the deflector 89A and the lever 94 are provided, on the actuation of the actuating lever 88 additionally relieves the leaf spring 83 and the utensil 81 are lifted.
  • the lever 94 and the locking bar 96 are jointly to the inner operating lever 87 to steer.
  • the barrier web 96b may be effective only for certain utensils 81, while it has a recess in the range of other utensils 81, so that they are not locked with respect to the Einklappens by the barrier web 96b.
  • a single common leaf spring for several utensils 81 can be used, or the leaf springs 83 can be combined to form assemblies.
  • the deblocking mechanism can be used separately or in combination with a lifting mechanism for the utensils 81.
  • the individual or combined functions described above can be activated jointly via a pair of actuating levers arranged on both sides of the utensil module 65 or else via two separately acting actuating levers; in the latter case, each of the two operating levers is associated with a particular group of utensils.
  • the actuating linkage is wegsetzmajd and force translating designed to make the operating lever smooth.
  • the operating levers are located, based on the length of the entire device, approximately in the middle and near the free ends of the folded utensils, approximately in the region of the inclined portion of the lower part 31. This is the most ergonomically favorable position, also taking into account that at Actuation of the actuating lever opposite to the utensils 81 are deflected.
  • both levers may have different functions, for example, a lever lifts the utensils 81, the other causes the deblocking. Conversely, a single operating lever on only one side of the device, which activates all functions, would suffice.
  • the entire lifting and unlocking mechanism is arranged on a separate utensil module 65 (FIGS. 4 to 7) which can be used in a multipurpose hand-held device and can be jointly activated via the actuating lever 88 arranged on the outside of the device.
  • the pivoting paths of the actuating lever 88 are preferably limited by stops, such as the outer shell 4.
  • the U-legs of the lower part 31 are sunk inwards relative to the contour of the lower outer shell 66, and the actuating levers protrude beyond the contour of the lower outer shell 66 only slightly or not at all.
  • both actuating levers are actuated simultaneously, the actuating fingers are somewhat protected by the protruding outer shell contour from injury by folding utensils 81.
  • linkage mechanism can of course be structured differently; the actuator can be designed as a slide, knob or otherwise.
  • the utensils 81 are folded outwards, they are largely flush with the framework of the utensil module 65 and at least in one another define a flat settling surface in the middle part of the multipitch handset.
  • Fig. 28 shows different utensils 81, which are raised and fanned so far over the outer shell 66 by means of the lifting device, that the individual utensils 81 are well recognized and a desired utensil 81 can be comfortably grasped and unfolded, while all other utensils 81 upon release of the actuator 88 automatically fold back.
  • a knife blade 81M is provided on one side with respect to the other utensils 81 on the outside, raising the knife blade 81M into the raised position by appropriately cooperating, for example, the lift plate 91 with the shank of the knife blade 81M such that the tip of the knife blade 81M is still hidden under the outer shell 66, so that there is no risk of injury when unfolding an adjacent utensil 81.
  • the knife 81 M is expediently arranged on an adjacent outer edge, so as to be able to make even shallow cuts, for example to be able to open letters.
  • outside scissors 81 S is arranged as another utensil, whose location is also preferred on one of the outer sides, in order to be able to cut easily with good paper discharge without the paper stuck somewhere.
  • the scissors is arranged on the outside, on which the cut material is deflected in the direction of the other component 1 or 2 of the multipurpose handset.
  • Adjacent to the scissors 81 S is a staple 81 E arranged.
  • This is expediently a relatively long Entklammerer 81 E, so that it is well despite good distance and flat as possible to be untethered paper despite distance to the outer shell 66.
  • the scissors 81S is raised to the side gripping expediently higher than the Entklammerer 81E, which can be detected on the side facing away from the scissors 81 S and pulled at an attack edge 81 Ea upwards.
  • a magnifier 81 L or a cutter 81 C, disposed behind the Entklammerer 81 E, about as high as the scissors 81 S for gripping swung out to the front to a projection 81 Ca can be detected.
  • Faltrichstab 81 F is provided which is relatively small swung out for gripping and this front detected, so that thereby the lateral access to the knife blade 81 M is not hindered.
  • the folding scale 81 F expediently extends over the full length and is therefore advantageously always, when it is provided, arranged next to the knife blade 81 M, to have a relatively small distance to a base when placing and measuring.
  • Cutter 81C and Lupe 81L may be relatively short and arranged in the area behind the hidden head of the Entklammerers 81 E.
  • an aperture 81B is used instead of the magnifier 81L or the cutter 81C and folding scale 81F.
  • the aperture 81 B is replaced by the magnifying glass 81 L and the folding scale 81 F and in Fig. 29c by the cutter 81 C and the folding scale 81 F.
  • the shutter 81B is replaced by a laser pointer 81P and a battery compartment 81BF.
  • the three basic grooves knife blades 81M, Entklammmerer 81 E and scissors 81 S are arranged in the same place, so that the model variants can be accomplished only by replacing the aperture 81 B against the Faltrichstab 81 F and the Lupe 81 L and the cutter 91C ,
  • Figs. 30a to 30d show a folding folding scale.
  • the basic element is a carrier 100 with a shaft 101 corresponding to the width of the receiving space and a socket 102 connected to the shaft 101, to which a support 103 is attached.
  • Shaft 101, base 102 and support 103 are preferably in one piece.
  • the shaft 101 cooperates with one of the leaf springs 83, as seen in the Ausldappsteltung of FIG. 30b.
  • a number of gauges 104 are foldable and unfoldable about hinges 105 and connected to the socket 102 near its free end.
  • the support 103 engages under the measuring elements 104 and prevents their unintentional deployment.
  • a provided on the support 103 bar 106 holds in the folded and folded state, the measuring elements closely together, so that the Faltsammlungstab can not jam in the retracted position.
  • a joint 105 can be formed between two measuring elements 104 with a rivet 107; only after riveting locking nubs 108 are pressed, which are congruent in this way with certainty.
  • Tongues 109 are cut out of the measuring elements 104 connected to rivet 107, which are offset on one side with respect to the center plane 110 and provided with a latching nub 108 which engages in an associated opening 111 of the respective other measuring element 104.
  • the tongues 109 delimiting U-shaped cutout has a projection 112, which provides space for the locking knobs 108 when measuring elements folded.
  • the latching elements 108 are preferably as close as possible, or arranged at the end edges of the measuring elements 104 stimuli-end.
  • Fig. 33a, b show the formation of the joint without additional rivet by producing a flange 113 and 114.
  • the inner circumference of the beaded aperture defines the axis.
  • FIGS 34a, b show a preferred form of riveting.
  • the rivet 107 is provided with an outer flange 115 which, together with a recess 116, defines a precision bearing while the accuracy of the rivet heads is secondary.
  • the catches according to FIG. 31 a, b can be combined with any configuration of the joint 105.
  • the carrier 100 may, as indicated in Fig. 30a, be provided with a measuring scale.
  • Another utensil is a replaceable blade and blade guard cutting tool commonly referred to as the "cutter". Such a cutter is also an injurious utensil, why, especially when folding out, the cutting edge and the tip should be covered by a protective cap.
  • This utensil comprises a trapezoidal blade 120 which can be turned over and replaced for dual use because its cutting edge becomes dull relatively quickly.
  • the blade has a central hole 121, with which it can be plugged onto a pin 122 of a fold-out blade holder 123.
  • the protective cap 124 is relatively movable with respect to the blade 120.
  • the blade holder 123 hinged to the utensil module 65 has detent recesses 125, namely three spines 126 facing away from the blade 120 of the blade 120.
  • the protective cap 124 has a C-shaped cross section and has its back 126 facing inside a corresponding resilient catch (not shown). The protective cap 124 is slidable from the working position so that the blade 120 is free to detach from the blade holder 123 and can be turned or replaced.
  • Fig. 35b shows the Einklapp ein in which the protective cap 124 is in its protective position and the blade 120 completely covered.
  • the channel receiving the cutter is a reentrant element, e.g. a bead 127, which prevents folding of the cutter, unless the protective cap 124 is in the blade 120 overlapping position.
  • the protective cap 124 is hinged to the utensil module 65, and the blade holder 123 is manually relatiwerschietons to her.
  • the protective cap 124 In the unfolded state and ejected blade holder 123, the protective cap 124 is blocked against folding by the leaf spring 83 engages in a detent recess 124 a of the protective cap 124.
  • the extension 123a formed on the blade holder 123 raises the leaf spring 83 by running on a slope 83a of the leaf spring 83, and the protective cap 124 is unlocked and can be folded.
  • the blade holder 123 are blocked and deblockiert by moving the cap in the protective position.
  • the protective cap 124 is hinged to the module and the blade holder 123 relative to her displaced.
  • the blade holder 123 is biased by a tension spring 128 in its protected position. It has an extension 123a which cooperates with the free edge 65a of an outer or intermediate wall of the utensil module 65 as a cam track in order to automatically displace the blade holder 123 into the working position during unfolding.
  • Fig. 38a, b there is no longitudinal displacement between the protective cap 124 and the blade holder 123, but the blade holder 123 is pivoted by means of a lever 129 which is hinged to the protective cap 124, wherein the pin 122 serves as a pivot axis.
  • a fork 130 at the free end of the lever 129 cooperates with a pin 131 when the other end of the lever is deflected by a cam 132 formed on the utensil module 65.
  • both the blade holder 123 and the protective cap 124 are hinged to the utensil module U-section 65 and secured in the unfolded position by a respective leaf spring 83, but in different angular position such that the blade holder 123 protrudes from the protective cap 124.
  • the protective cap 124 is accessible, which then folds the blade holder 123 with.
  • the blade holder 123 can be folded out and the protective cap 124 is displaceable on it.
  • the displacement takes place by means of a coupling 133, which is articulated with axial offset relative to the blade holder 123 on the utensil module 65 and is coupled via hinge 134 with the protective cap 124.
  • Fig. 40b shows an intermediate position between the folded and the unfolded position.
  • Figures 41a-c similarly show the displacement of the blade holder 123 relative to the foldable protective cap 124 by means of hinged coupling 133 which here has a crank so that it is fully retractable into the utensil module 65.
  • FIGS. 42 a to c show an embodiment of a cutter 81 C, in which the shaft 123 ', which is acted upon by a leaf spring 83, the blade guard 124 carries on one broadside a continuous longitudinal slot and on the other broadside a slot 124 a with two spaced latches 124b 'and 124b ", with one notch 124b' disposed on the shaft 123 'opposite end of the slot 124a, while the other detent 124b" by the insertion length to fully protect the blade 120 toward the shaft 123' thereof is spaced.
  • the blade guard 124 receives a slider 136 slidable therein and connected to the shaft 123 ', preferably via a tension spring 135, which serves as a blade holder and has a punched-out and outwardly-bent leaf spring 137.
  • the blade 120 is held by a pin 138 whose head 138a protrudes into the hole 121 of the blades 120.
  • the extension 138b of the pin 138 extends through an opening 137a in the leaf spring 137 and is in firm engagement with an operating knob 139 on the outside of the blade guard 124.
  • a collar 138 c is provided between the head 138 a and the extension 138 b of the pin 138, with which the pin 138 is supported on the leaf spring 137.
  • the leaf spring 137 In the locked state, the leaf spring 137 is located in the corresponding latching recess 124b 'or 124b ".
  • the actuating button 139 For displacing the blade 120, the actuating button 139 is pressed inwardly against the force of the leaf spring 137 so that the leaf spring 137 is disengaged from the respective latch 124b' 124b "and so that the blade 120 is displaceable within the blade guard 124 until, after release of the actuating knob 139, the leaf spring 137 again engages with one of the notches 124b 'and 124b" Operation knob 139 pulled outwardly, so that the head 138 a disengaged from the hole 121 and the blade 120 is thereby no longer held and can be removed.
  • All cutter variants shown have in common that they can be folded with a protected blade 120.
  • either the blade holder 123 or the protective cap 124 can be hinged to the utensil module 65 and the other element be relatiwerlagerbar.
  • the relocations can be activated manually or via springs and / or forced control by means of the Aus / Einklappièreen the respective utensil 81C.
  • the staple remover 81 E is described in principle in EP-A-1 015 190 & WO-A-98/32570.
  • the staple remover 140 can be rotated out of the flap plane by 90 ° relative to a fold-out holder 141. Notches (not shown) ensure that both the use position and the Einklapppositiön are stable. A key 142 facilitates rotation. Of course, this turning principle can also be applied to other utensils.
  • FIGS. 44a to e show this with the example of a stapler 81 E and a magnifying lens 81 L.
  • the magnifying lens 81 L has a thin shaft 150, on the foot of which the leaf spring 83 common here acts and on the free end of which a widened frame 151 is attached. in which the lens 152 is seated.
  • the Entklammerer 81 E does not need a large projection and takes place next to the shaft 150 and behind the wide frame 151 place.
  • FIGS. 45a to f Another embodiment is shown in FIGS. 45a to f.
  • a hinge 154 is arranged around which a component 155 is rotatable.
  • the component 155 comprises a staple remover 140 on one side of the hinge 154, a magnifier 81 L on the other side of the hinge 154.
  • the user rotates the component 155 into the position suitable for the use of the utensil 81.
  • Locking devices for the end positions (not shown) facilitate handling.
  • FIGS. 46a, b Another possibility is shown in FIGS. 46a, b.
  • the stapler 81E is simultaneously formed as a frame for the lens 152.
  • Fig. 47 is an exploded perspective view of a first scissors shape.
  • a fold-out fixed shear blade 200 is hinged at 201 to the utensil module 65 and connected via rivet 202 with a pivotable scissor blade 203; Further, an embossed deformation 203 a is provided, which serves as a stop and driver a handle member 204 when it has been pivoted about the rivet 202 'in abutment with the deformation 203 a.
  • the parts are oriented as they are pivoted into their associated storage space. It can be seen that then the elements 200, 203 and 204 are adjacent.
  • a leaf spring 205 biases the shear blades 200, 203 in the open position.
  • a first leaf spring 83 ' which clamps the fixed scissor blade 200 in the unfolded and folded position
  • the second leaf spring 83 "acts on a transmission lever 206, which acts on an extension 207 on the movable scissor blade
  • the handle portion 204 cooperates by transferring the movements of the latter by means of a rivet stub 208 onto the movable scissor blade 203.
  • the three parts 200, 203 and 204 are of the Rivet 202 is rotatably held together .
  • Grip member 204 has a thumb catch 204a to provide a greater amount of support to the actuating fingers 14.
  • Transmitter lever 206 projects with an extension (not shown) into an aperture 200a of fixed shear blade 200 which engages transfer lever 206 Folding and retracting, but its movement relative to the fixed shear blade 200 between the P ositions from Fig. 47a and b permits.
  • the handle 204 is pivoted about rivet 202 forward.
  • Figs. 48a-c differs from that previously described in that the transmission lever 206 is omitted is and the leaf spring 83 "acts directly on the extension 207, whereby the scissors joint can be placed closer to the Ausklappachse 201 of the scissors, which allows an extension of the scissor blades 200, 203.
  • the scissor blade 200, the scissor blade 203 and the grip part 204 are rotatable together about the axis of rotation 82.
  • the movable scissor blade 203 is articulated via rivet 202 to the fixed scissor blade 200 and connected to the grip part 204 via a hinge 209 whose axis runs parallel to the fold-out plane.
  • a leaf spring 210 is supported on the one hand on the fixed scissor blade 200 on the other hand on the grip part 204 and is held with a crank 210a in a recess 200a of the fixed scissor blade 200.
  • a further embodiment of a pair of scissors according to FIGS. 51 a to d likewise includes a scissor blade 200 fixed and blocked in the unfolded position and a scissor blade 203 pivotable relative to the latter around the rivet 202, via which the two scissor blades 200, 203 are movably connected to one another.
  • the fixed, with the leaf spring 83 'cooperating scissor blade 200 has a slot 212 which cooperates with a rivet 211 of the movable scissor blade 203 in order to limit the movement path and thus the opening movement of the scissors.
  • the movable scissor blade 203 is moved by the mounted on the rotation axis 214 grip member 204 with the interposition of a likewise mounted on the rotation axis 214lubsumlenk Industriess 213, the latter is pivotable with the handle portion 204 and has a circular projection 213 a, which in a corresponding recess 203 a 'on Foot of the scissors blade 203 engages, so that upon actuation of the handle portion 204, the movable scissor blade 203 pivots, wherein advantageously the movable scissor blade 203 is disposed on the same side to the fixed scissor blade 200 as the handle portion 204.
  • the Mehmrveck handset can, for example, if it consists of the components 1, 2, take with closed and advantageously locked components 1, 2 in the hand and operate the handle 204 as a pair of pliers.
  • Handle 204, scissor blade 203 and scissor blade 200 are stacked in parallel planes one above the other.
  • the handle portion 204 is provided at its projecting beyond the axis of rotation 214 projection 204 'with a 90 ° bent driver 215, which is supported on thewaresumschsted 213 to rotate this upon pivoting of the handle portion 204 for operating the scissors and thereby the movable scissor blade 203rd to pivot.
  • Theensumsch University 213 is connected to the head of the leaf spring 83 "into engagement, so that the actuation of the scissors takes place under deflection of the leaf spring 83 and this opens when releasing the handle portion 204, the scissors back into the open position.
  • the fixed shear blade 200 is biased by the leaf spring 83 'in the storage position. About the rivet 211 and the movable scissor blade 203 and thus the underlying handle portion 204 is held in the retracted position.
  • the movable scissor blade 203 When the scissors are unfolded, the movable scissor blade 203 is automatically unfolded into its open use positions via the movement deflecting piece 213 and the grip part 204 via the driver 215, Fig. 51c.
  • This preferred embodiment thus makes it possible to grip the scissors with a handle to fold from the storage position in the open position of use or from this again back to the storage position.
  • the pair of scissors is preferably supported between two boards directly adjacent to these in the utensil module 65.
  • thestasumsch Republic 213 and the handle 204 may be mounted on a spacer sleeve, which supports the fixed shear blade 200 and the voltage applied to the handle 204 against the riveting of the rotation axis 214.
  • FIG. 52a Another utensil, namely a so-called “laser pointer” is shown in Fig. 52a to e.
  • the laser pointer comprises a foldable base 300 of insulating material, in which a conductor track 301 is embedded.
  • a resilient end piece 302 of the conductor protrudes out of the base 300 and is in contact with a corresponding terminal 303 of a laser unit 304, which is plugged onto the base 300. Only in the unfolded state according to FIG. 52b, d can the circuit of supply batteries 305, 306 to the laser unit 304 be closed, since only then does a connecting conductor 307 bear against the conductor track 301. This leads, with appropriate insulation 308, to a free resilient end, which serves as a contact 309.
  • the batteries 305, 306 are accommodated in a holder 310 which can be folded out for the purpose of battery replacement (dot-dash line in FIG. 52b). In the folded position of the battery holder 310 is held on a pin 311 with locking arms.
  • the two batteries 305, 306 are connected in series and one end of the series connection is grounded via the pin 311.
  • the holder 310 serves as a switch: when it is depressed ( Figure 52d), the other end of the battery series contacts the contact 309 and closes the circuit.
  • the power interruption could also take place in the region of the latching arms.
  • the activation could also be done via a separately arranged microswitch.
  • a driver 312 is provided on which you can attack with a tool to the Catching effect. The holder 310 can then be opened and the two batteries 305, 306 are laterally replaced.
  • the return conductor of the laser unit 304 is not shown. It can be seen that when the laser unit 304 is folded in, it can not be activated unintentionally and perhaps even unnoticed, for example when staplers or punches are actuated. By folding the laser unit 304 when not in use, the outlet opening 313 is further protected against damage and contamination.
  • the line between battery 306 and pin 311 is angled and is supported on the pin 311 resiliently, so that the holder 310 is pressed when released into its rest position.

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