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Multifunction folding tool |
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Structure of mechanism |
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This mecanism is a multifunction folding tool including at least one instrument with two levers which can be opened and closed by rotating one of those two levers. This lever is firmly held in a rest position when the instrument is open. All trajectories of the elements of this system are managed by sliding contacts, each element limiting the movement of others. Certain parts are sought both as a guide and as a spring. It is a peculiarity of this system: no components are dedicated, their uses are multiple. The assembly can therefore guide each piece, while transmitting multiple efforts through a single rotation input. |
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Author : Luc Létoffé
Modified by : Khaled-Assad ARROUK
IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr
Clermont-Ferrand, France
This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail.
The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
11 |
| Drive movement |
Rotation |
| Degree of freedom |
1 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Cam mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
1 |
| Number of followers |
5 |
| Revolution ability |
yes |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
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Application |
| Application area |
Various fields |
| Examples of application |
multi-function pocket knife or multi-tool / Swiss Army Knife |
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IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) |
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Luc Létoffé |
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editor: Cousturier, Richard (Ed.)
creator: Létoffé, Luc |
| Date of production |
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September 2010 - January 2011 |
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