EP1195230A2 - Multi-functional pocket tool - Google Patents

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EP1195230A2
EP1195230A2 EP00121647A EP00121647A EP1195230A2 EP 1195230 A2 EP1195230 A2 EP 1195230A2 EP 00121647 A EP00121647 A EP 00121647A EP 00121647 A EP00121647 A EP 00121647A EP 1195230 A2 EP1195230 A2 EP 1195230A2
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    • 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
    • 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
    • B25F1/003—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools of pliers'-, scissors'- or wrench-type with at least one movable jaw
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/08—Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
    • B25G1/085—Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

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  • the present invention relates to a pocket tool multifunctional according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present the invention also relates to a multifunctional pocket tool of the type store, or container, which can contain several removable utensils.
  • Patent document GB583611 (Phillips) describes a tool multifunctional in which removable tips can be inserted and held by an opening in the sides of the tool. These tips are standardized and can, depending on their type, also be used for example in ratchet boxes or in combination with screwdrivers or with drills. It is thus possible to use several types of screwdriver or removable keys with a single knife.
  • the tool body serves handle to handle the removable tips. To insert a mouthpiece, it is necessary to remove all utensils beforehand the multifunctional tool. The handling of this tool is therefore very inconvenient. This solution would even be dangerous to apply to multifunctional tools with blades or utensils blunt.
  • Patent document EP782903 in the name of the applicant describes a pliers knife with an opening in one of the ribs side to receive various removable end caps, for example for screwdriver or hex bits. This provision allows actuate the tips with an important moment, and without risk of fold a utensil inside the knife. This pliers knife is therefore less likely to injure the user.
  • An object of the invention is therefore to propose a pocket tool multifunctional without the mentioned disadvantages of the tools of the prior art.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional pocket tool for carrying multiple removable utensils in the tool body.
  • the example described relates more particularly to a pliers knife with a magazine for removable tips, it is important to understand that the invention can also be applied to other types multifunctional tools that can accommodate any type of utensil removable, for example to multifunctional knives of the pliers knife type, knives with an adjustable wrench type extension or multipurpose knives with pruning shears in particular.
  • the pliers knife 1 in this example comprises pliers universal with one of the jaws fixed and the other can be operated by a pliers handle 14.
  • Other utensils for example a large knife 13, a can opener 15 and a bottle opener 16 are also arranged in an interior space 12 between the ribs of the pliers knife and can be extracted by rotating them around a transverse axis not shown, as in ordinary folding pocket knives.
  • the spacing interior 12 is at least partially closed in the back of the knife (in bottom on the face 3) by elastic spring blades of known type acting on utensils 13 to 16.
  • the ribs 10, 11 of the knife are preferably made of metal possibly covered with molded or injected synthetic material. They can however also be in any other matter, for example example in horn, wood, etc., depending on the aesthetic aspect you want give to the knife.
  • the two ribs 10, 11 have parallel internal faces defining an internal spacing 12 in which different utensils are stored in parallel, and external faces ergonomically adapted to the user's hand, for example symmetrical.
  • one or more utensils can be extracted by sliding them longitudinally between the two faces internal ribs 10 and 11, as in the knives with known catch.
  • the invention however applies to any type of multi-purpose tool comprising one or more retractable utensils.
  • the invention also applies to folding pliers comprising jaws can be folded into hollow handles, as described by example in patent document US4888869. The faces of the handles hollow of this type of pliers are analogous and equivalent to the ribs of folding pocket knives.
  • utensils for example a tip extension 19 or tweezers not shown, can also be directly accommodated in or against the ribs 10, 11 of the pliers knife 1.
  • the tool 1 further comprises a plurality removable utensils 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 to which the user can access by lifting a magazine cover 2 over the gap inside 12 between the sides of the tool.
  • the removable utensils consist of standardized tips that can also be used for example in ratchet boxes or in combination with screwdrivers.
  • the different tips shown in particular in Figure 4 correspond in this example to two tips hexagonal (30, 31), a Phillips screwdriver 32, two straight screwdrivers 33, 34 and a hexagon socket 35.
  • utensils can be accessed by lifting the cover, for example other types of bits of any known type, for example wrench socket, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, etc. It is also possible use utensils other than screwdriver bits, for example, a corkscrew, a punch or other type of instruments such as as a baby pin, pencil, mirror, thermometer, etc ...
  • Removable utensils 30-35 are held by housings of corresponding shape 20 to 25 in cover 2.
  • all the dwellings are similar; it is obvious that according to the type of utensil provided, other shapes and sizes of housing, or any what other type of attachment means can be provided in the cover 2.
  • This last solution is particularly suitable for utensils of the type first aid kit for example.
  • each serving utensil is held by a corresponding housing in the lid, while the rest of each utensil protrudes into spacing 12. This makes it easy to grasp utensils removable when cover 2 is raised.
  • the portion in projection 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350 of each utensil allows the visually distinguish from other utensils.
  • the removable utensils are preferably stored parallel in spacing 12, in a direction oblique to the axis longitudinal of the pliers knife 1, in order to be able to insert utensils enough long even in a tool 1 of low height.
  • the utensils are preferably stored so as to occupy a single end thickness in the knife. It is obvious, however, that depending on the type and size utensils used, very different storage systems can be adopted.
  • the cover 2 can be detached from the body of the knife 1 by disengaging the elastic latching means 27 from the openings 17 in the pliers knife.
  • the means 27 are in this case formed by a synthetic or steel hinge; other modes of embodiment, for example spring or clip means, can easily be imagined by a person skilled in the art to release and hang the cover 2 with a knife 1 without additional tools.
  • the cover 2 preferably has a flat surface 26 allowing it to be placed for example on a table for easy access utensils 30 to 35.
  • the shape of the housings 20 to 25 is preferably such that the corresponding utensils 30 to 35 can be lifted with the cover without falling off.
  • latching means can be provided at the bottom of the housings 20 to 25, or the clearance between the housings and utensils can be adjusted so as not to allow insertion or removal of utensils only with a certain force. Snap-in means correspondents will also preferably be provided if the spacing interior 12 is provided with housings.
  • the cover 2 is not completely removable, but remains attached to the knife 1 for example by a hinge on one of the longitudinal ends of the cover.
  • the hinge can for example be articulated around a transverse axis in the same way as the blades usual knife 1; elastic back blades on the back of the knife can then force the cover into three preset positions at 0 °; 90 ° or 180 ° to the longitudinal axis of the knife.
  • the pliers knife 1 preferably comprises means for blocking 140 making it possible to block the handle 14 of the pliers in the closed position illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. In this position, the lifting the magazine cover 2 is impossible.
  • the means of blocking 140 therefore simultaneously make it possible to lock the cover of store 2.
  • the cover 2 is preferably designed so as to protect utensils 30 to 35 completely and interior spacing 12 of dust and grains of sand in closed position.
  • the portion of the interior space 12 reserved for removable utensils 30 to 35 is itself separated from the other utensils 13, 15, 16 of the knife by suitable walls guaranteeing improved sealing.
  • the pliers knife 1 of the invention further comprises preferably an opening 18 provided in this example at the end longitudinal knife and for receiving the various utensils 30 to 35.
  • This arrangement allows the bits to be actuated with a moment important, and without risk of folding a utensil inside the knife.
  • the tool can if necessary be reinforced near the opening 18, by example by means of a metal plate, so as to resist important moments that can be given with the screwing utensils 30 to 35.
  • An opening 100 in a side rib of the knife as suggested in particular in the patent application EP782903 already mentioned, can also be adopted.
  • the pliers knife is preferably delivered with a tip extension 19 directly attached to the knife body and which can be used in combination with one of the nozzles 30 to 35 in the detaching the knife to introduce it for example into a opening 18 or 100.
  • the pliers knife 1 of the invention can be delivered with a number removable utensils greater than the number of housings 20 to 25 in the cover 2, thus allowing the user to choose according to a intended use the utensils and the end piece extension wish to take away. It is also possible to market individually adapted utensils. Finally, different covers store 2 with different types of housing can be used with the same pliers knife 1 in order to adapt it to the transport of different utensils sets. Lids 2 can therefore also be sold independently of the pliers knife, with or without an assortment suitable utensils.

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The tool, comprising a handle with side plates (10, 11) and a series of blades (13) and other instruments (14 - 16). The handle has a cavity (12) for a magazine (2) holding a number of bits (30 - 35) with hexagonal shanks, used by inserting the shanks into a matching socket (100) in the side of the handle. The magazine cover has end catches (27) and can be completely detached from the tool and placed on a flat surface giving access to the bits.

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La présente invention concerne un outil de poche multifonctionnel selon le préambule de la revendication 1. La présente invention concerne également un outil de poche multifonctionnel de type magasin, ou conteneur, pouvant contenir plusieurs ustensiles amovibles.The present invention relates to a pocket tool multifunctional according to the preamble of claim 1. The present the invention also relates to a multifunctional pocket tool of the type store, or container, which can contain several removable utensils.

Dans les couteaux de poche multifonctionnels classiques, tels que les couteaux suisses, les tournevis ne sont généralement pas amovibles. Il est par conséquent nécessaire de prévoir un grand nombre de tournevis différents sur le couteau. Il est cependant impossible de prévoir autant de tournevis que désiré. En outre, les tournevis cruciformes et les embouts hexagonaux de grande taille peuvent difficilement être intégrés dans le couteau, en raison de leur épaisseur importante qui occupe la place de plusieurs ustensiles conventionnels.In classic multifunctional pocket knives, such as Swiss knives, screwdrivers are generally not removable. he it is therefore necessary to provide a large number of screwdrivers different on the knife. However, it is impossible to predict as many screwdriver as desired. In addition, Phillips screwdrivers and bits large hexagonal bolts can hardly be integrated into the knife, due to their significant thickness which occupies the place of several conventional utensils.

Le document de brevet GB583611 (Phillips) décrit un outil multifonctionnel dans lequel des embouts amovibles peuvent être insérés et maintenus par une ouverture dans les côtes de l'outil. Ces embouts sont standardisés et peuvent selon leur type également être utilisés par exemple dans des boítes à cliquet ou en combinaison avec des visseuses ou avec des perceuses-visseuses. Il est ainsi possible d'utiliser plusieurs types de tournevis ou de clés amovibles avec un seul couteau. Le corps de l'outil sert de poignée pour manipuler les embouts amovibles. Pour insérer un embout, il est nécessaire d'extraire au préalable tous les ustensiles hors de l'outil multifonctionnel. La manipulation de cet outil est donc très malcommode. Cette solution serait même dangereuse à appliquer à des outils multifonctionnels comportant des lames ou des ustensiles contondants.Patent document GB583611 (Phillips) describes a tool multifunctional in which removable tips can be inserted and held by an opening in the sides of the tool. These tips are standardized and can, depending on their type, also be used for example in ratchet boxes or in combination with screwdrivers or with drills. It is thus possible to use several types of screwdriver or removable keys with a single knife. The tool body serves handle to handle the removable tips. To insert a mouthpiece, it is necessary to remove all utensils beforehand the multifunctional tool. The handling of this tool is therefore very inconvenient. This solution would even be dangerous to apply to multifunctional tools with blades or utensils blunt.

Le document de brevet EP782903 au nom de la demanderesse décrit un couteau-pince comportant une ouverture dans une des côtes latérales pour recevoir divers embouts amovibles, par exemple pour des tournevis ou des embouts hexagonaux. Cette disposition permet d'actionner les embouts avec un moment important, et sans risque de replier un ustensile à l'intérieur du couteau. Ce couteau-pince est donc moins susceptible de blesser l'utilisateur.Patent document EP782903 in the name of the applicant describes a pliers knife with an opening in one of the ribs side to receive various removable end caps, for example for screwdriver or hex bits. This provision allows actuate the tips with an important moment, and without risk of fold a utensil inside the knife. This pliers knife is therefore less likely to injure the user.

Les différents embouts amovibles doivent dans ce document être transportés dans un étui en cuir ou en toile indépendant du couteau-pince , augmentant le volume total que l'utilisateur doit transporter. Ce document suggère également de transporter les ustensiles amovibles dans un ou plusieurs compartiments à l'intérieur du couteau-pince, sans toutefois indiquer comment les ustensiles peuvent être intégrés.The different removable end caps must in this document be transported in a leather or canvas case independent of the pliers knife, increasing the total volume that the user has to carry. This document also suggests transporting removable utensils in one or more several compartments inside the pliers knife, without however indicate how utensils can be integrated.

Un but de l'invention est donc de proposer un outil de poche multifonctionnel ne présentant pas les inconvénients mentionnés des outils de l'art antérieur.An object of the invention is therefore to propose a pocket tool multifunctional without the mentioned disadvantages of the tools of the prior art.

En particulier, un but de la présente invention est de proposer un outil de poche multifonctionnel permettant de transporter plusieurs ustensiles amovibles dans le corps de l'outil.In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional pocket tool for carrying multiple removable utensils in the tool body.

Ces buts sont atteints selon l'invention au moyen de l'ensemble des caractéristiques de la revendication indépendante, des variantes préférentielles étant par ailleurs indiquées dans les revendications dépendantes.These objects are achieved according to the invention by means of the assembly features of the independent claim, variants preferential being further indicated in the claims dependent.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description donnée à titre d'exemple et illustrée par les figures annexées qui montrent :

  • La figure 1 une vue en perspective d'un couteau-pince selon l'invention avec la pince en position fermée et un couvercle de magasin illustré en éclaté.
  • La figure 2 une vue en perspective d'un couteau-pince selon l'invention avec la pince en position fermée et un couvercle de magasin refermé.
  • La figure 3 une vue de derrière d'un couteau-pince selon l'invention avec la pince en position fermée et un couvercle de magasin refermé.
  • La figure 4 une vue en éclaté d'un couvercle de magasin muni d'ustensiles selon l'invention.
    • The invention will be better understood on reading the description given by way of example and illustrated by the appended figures which show:
  • Figure 1 a perspective view of a pliers knife according to the invention with the pliers in the closed position and a magazine cover illustrated in exploded view.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a pliers knife according to the invention with the pliers in the closed position and a closed magazine cover.
  • Figure 3 a rear view of a pliers knife according to the invention with the pliers in the closed position and a closed magazine cover.
  • Figure 4 an exploded view of a magazine cover provided with utensils according to the invention.

    • Bien que l'exemple décrit se rapporte plus particulièrement à un couteau-pince muni d'un magasin pour embouts amovibles, il est important de comprendre que l'invention peut également s'appliquer à d'autres types d'outils multifonctionnels pouvant recevoir n'importe quel type d'ustensile amovible, par exemple à des couteaux multifonctionnels de type couteau-pince, à des couteaux munis d'une extension de type clé à mollette ou à des couteaux polyvalents munis d'un sécateur notamment.Although the example described relates more particularly to a pliers knife with a magazine for removable tips, it is important to understand that the invention can also be applied to other types multifunctional tools that can accommodate any type of utensil removable, for example to multifunctional knives of the pliers knife type, knives with an adjustable wrench type extension or multipurpose knives with pruning shears in particular.

    Le couteau-pince 1 comprend dans cet exemple une pince universelle dont l'une des mâchoires est fixe et l'autre peut être actionnée par un manche de pince 14. D'autres ustensiles, par exemple une lame de grand couteau 13, un ouvre-boítes 15 et un décapsuleur 16 sont également disposés dans un espacement intérieur 12 entre les côtes du couteau-pince et peuvent en être extraits en les faisant pivoter autour d'un axe transversal non représenté, comme dans les canifs pliants ordinaires. L'espacement intérieur 12 est au moins partiellement fermé dans le dos du couteau (en bas sur la face 3) par des lames ressort élastiques de type connu agissant sur les ustensiles 13 à 16.The pliers knife 1 in this example comprises pliers universal with one of the jaws fixed and the other can be operated by a pliers handle 14. Other utensils, for example a large knife 13, a can opener 15 and a bottle opener 16 are also arranged in an interior space 12 between the ribs of the pliers knife and can be extracted by rotating them around a transverse axis not shown, as in ordinary folding pocket knives. The spacing interior 12 is at least partially closed in the back of the knife (in bottom on the face 3) by elastic spring blades of known type acting on utensils 13 to 16.

    Les côtes 10, 11 du couteau sont de préférence en métal éventuellement recouvert de matière synthétique moulée ou injectée. Elles peuvent cependant aussi être en n'importe quelle autre matière, par exemple en corne, en bois, etc, selon l'aspect esthétique que l'on souhaite donner au couteau. De manière générale, les deux côtes 10, 11 comportent des faces internes parallèles définissant un espacement intérieur 12 dans lequel différents ustensiles sont rangés parallèlement, et des faces externes adaptées ergonomiquement à la main de l'utilisateur, par exemple symétriques. The ribs 10, 11 of the knife are preferably made of metal possibly covered with molded or injected synthetic material. They can however also be in any other matter, for example example in horn, wood, etc., depending on the aesthetic aspect you want give to the knife. In general, the two ribs 10, 11 have parallel internal faces defining an internal spacing 12 in which different utensils are stored in parallel, and external faces ergonomically adapted to the user's hand, for example symmetrical.

    Dans une variante, un ou plusieurs ustensiles peuvent être extraits en les faisant coulisser longitudinalement entre les deux faces internes des côtes 10 et 11, comme dans les couteaux à cran d'arrêt connus. L'invention s'applique cependant à n'importe quel type d'outil polyvalent comportant un ou plusieurs ustensiles rétractables. En particulier, l'invention s'applique aussi aux pinces pliantes comportant des mâchoires pouvant être repliées dans des poignées creuses, telles que décrites par exemple dans le document de brevet US4888869. Les faces des poignées creuses de ce type de pinces sont analogues et équivalentes aux côtes des canifs pliants.Alternatively, one or more utensils can be extracted by sliding them longitudinally between the two faces internal ribs 10 and 11, as in the knives with known catch. The invention however applies to any type of multi-purpose tool comprising one or more retractable utensils. In particular, the invention also applies to folding pliers comprising jaws can be folded into hollow handles, as described by example in patent document US4888869. The faces of the handles hollow of this type of pliers are analogous and equivalent to the ribs of folding pocket knives.

    D'autres ustensiles, par exemple une rallonge d'embout 19 ou des brucelles non représentées, peuvent en outre être directement logés dans ou contre les côtes 10, 11 du couteau-pince 1.Other utensils, for example a tip extension 19 or tweezers not shown, can also be directly accommodated in or against the ribs 10, 11 of the pliers knife 1.

    Selon l'invention, l'outil 1 comprend en outre une pluralité d'ustensiles amovibles 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 auxquels l'utilisateur peut accéder en soulevant un couvercle de magasin 2 par-dessus l'espacement intérieur 12 entre les côtes de l'outil. Dans l'exemple représenté, les ustensiles amovibles sont constitués par des embouts standardisés pouvant également être utilisés par exemple dans des boítes à cliquet ou en combinaison avec des visseuses. Les différents embouts représentés en particulier sur la figure 4 correspondent dans cet exemple à deux embouts hexagonaux (30, 31), un tournevis cruciforme 32, deux tournevis droits 33, 34 et un embout à six-pans 35. Toutefois, l'homme du métier comprendra que selon l'application prévue pour le couteau, différents autres ustensiles amovibles peuvent être accédés en soulevant le couvercle, par exemple d'autres types d'embouts de n'importe quel type connu, par exemple clef à douille, tournevis plat, tournevis Phillips, etc... Il est également possible d'utiliser des ustensiles autres que des embouts de vissage, par exemple, un tire-bouchon, un poinçon ou des instruments de type différent tel qu'épingle de nourrisse, crayon, miroir, thermomètre, etc ...According to the invention, the tool 1 further comprises a plurality removable utensils 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 to which the user can access by lifting a magazine cover 2 over the gap inside 12 between the sides of the tool. In the example shown, the removable utensils consist of standardized tips that can also be used for example in ratchet boxes or in combination with screwdrivers. The different tips shown in particular in Figure 4 correspond in this example to two tips hexagonal (30, 31), a Phillips screwdriver 32, two straight screwdrivers 33, 34 and a hexagon socket 35. However, a person skilled in the art will understand depending on the application for the knife, different other utensils can be accessed by lifting the cover, for example other types of bits of any known type, for example wrench socket, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, etc. It is also possible use utensils other than screwdriver bits, for example, a corkscrew, a punch or other type of instruments such as as a baby pin, pencil, mirror, thermometer, etc ...

    Les ustensiles amovibles 30-35 sont maintenus par des logements de forme correspondante 20 à 25 dans le couvercle 2. Dans l'exemple représenté, tous les logements sont similaires ; il est évident que selon le type d'ustensile prévu, d'autres formes et tailles de logement, ou n'importe quel autre type de moyens d'accrochage, peuvent être prévus dans le couvercle 2. II est aussi possible de fixer au moins certains ustensiles au couteau 1, par des logements ou des moyens d'accrochage disposés à l'intérieur de l'espacement 12, et même de disposer les ustensiles en vrac dans l'espacement 12, sans les fixer au couvercle 2 ni au couteau 1. Cette dernière solution est particulièrement adapté à des ustensiles de type trousse de secours par exemple. De préférence toutefois, seule une portion des ustensiles est maintenue par un logement correspondant dans le couvercle, tandis que le reste de chaque ustensile s'étend en saillie dans l'espacement 12. Il est ainsi possible de saisir aisément les ustensiles amovibles lorsque le couvercle 2 est soulevé. De préférence, la portion en saillie 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350 de chaque ustensile permet de le distinguer visuellement des autres ustensiles.Removable utensils 30-35 are held by housings of corresponding shape 20 to 25 in cover 2. In the example shown, all the dwellings are similar; it is obvious that according to the type of utensil provided, other shapes and sizes of housing, or any what other type of attachment means can be provided in the cover 2. It is also possible to attach at least some utensils to the knife 1, by housings or hooking means arranged at inside the spacing 12, and even to arrange the utensils in bulk in the space 12, without fixing them to the cover 2 or to the knife 1. This last solution is particularly suitable for utensils of the type first aid kit for example. Preferably, however, only one serving utensils is held by a corresponding housing in the lid, while the rest of each utensil protrudes into spacing 12. This makes it easy to grasp utensils removable when cover 2 is raised. Preferably, the portion in projection 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350 of each utensil allows the visually distinguish from other utensils.

    Les ustensiles amovibles sont de préférence rangés parallèlement dans l'espacement 12, selon une direction oblique par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du couteau-pince 1, afin de pouvoir insérer des ustensiles assez longs même dans un outil 1 de faible hauteur. En outre, les ustensiles sont de préférence rangés de manière à occuper une seule épaisseur d'embout dans le couteau. Il est évident cependant que, selon le type et la dimension des ustensiles employés, des systèmes de rangement très différents peuvent être adoptés.The removable utensils are preferably stored parallel in spacing 12, in a direction oblique to the axis longitudinal of the pliers knife 1, in order to be able to insert utensils enough long even in a tool 1 of low height. In addition, the utensils are preferably stored so as to occupy a single end thickness in the knife. It is obvious, however, that depending on the type and size utensils used, very different storage systems can be adopted.

    Le couvercle 2 peut être désolidarisé du corps du couteau 1 en désengageant les moyens d'encliquetage élastiques 27 des ouvertures correspondantes 17 dans le couteau-pince. Les moyens 27 sont dans ce cas constitués par une charnière synthétique ou en acier ; d'autres modes de réalisation, par exemple des moyens à ressort ou à clip, peuvent facilement être imaginés par l'homme du métier pour libérer et accrocher le couvercle 2 au couteau 1 sans outils supplémentaires.The cover 2 can be detached from the body of the knife 1 by disengaging the elastic latching means 27 from the openings 17 in the pliers knife. The means 27 are in this case formed by a synthetic or steel hinge; other modes of embodiment, for example spring or clip means, can easily be imagined by a person skilled in the art to release and hang the cover 2 with a knife 1 without additional tools.

    Le couvercle 2 comporte de préférence une surface 26 plane permettant de le poser par exemple sur une table pour accéder facilement aux ustensiles 30 à 35. La forme des logements 20 à 25 est de préférence telle que les ustensiles correspondants 30 à 35 peuvent être soulevés avec le couvercle sans retomber. Par exemple, des moyens d'encliquetage peuvent être prévus au fond des logements 20 à 25, ou le jeu entre les logements et les ustensiles peut être ajusté de façon à ne permettre une insertion ou un retrait des ustensiles qu'avec une certaine force. Des moyens d'encliquetage correspondants seront également de préférence prévus si l'espacement intérieur 12 est muni de logements.The cover 2 preferably has a flat surface 26 allowing it to be placed for example on a table for easy access utensils 30 to 35. The shape of the housings 20 to 25 is preferably such that the corresponding utensils 30 to 35 can be lifted with the cover without falling off. For example, latching means can be provided at the bottom of the housings 20 to 25, or the clearance between the housings and utensils can be adjusted so as not to allow insertion or removal of utensils only with a certain force. Snap-in means correspondents will also preferably be provided if the spacing interior 12 is provided with housings.

    Comme indiqué, il est aussi possible de transporter des ustensiles en vrac dans l'espacement intérieur 12; dans ce cas, il est possible d'utiliser un couvercle et un espacement intérieur 12 dépourvus de logement et de moyen d'accrochage, ou en tout cas de prévoir moins de moyens d'accrochage que d'ustensiles transportés.As indicated, it is also possible to transport utensils loose in interior space 12; in this case it is possible to use a cover and an interior space 12 devoid of housing and means of attachment, or in any case provide fewer means hooking than transported utensils.

    Dans une variante non illustrée, le couvercle 2 n'est pas complètement amovible, mais reste solidaire du couteau 1 par exemple par une charnière sur une des extrémités longitudinales du couvercle. Dans cette variante, seule l'autre extrémité du couvercle de magasin peut être soulevée pour accéder aux ustensiles. Cette variante présente l'avantage de diminuer le risque de perte du couvercle, au prix toutefois d'un dégagement plus malaisé des ustensiles. La charnière peut par exemple être articulée autour d'un axe transversal de la même manière que les lames habituelles du couteau 1; des lames dorsales élastiques dans le dos du couteau peuvent alors forcer le couvercle en trois positions prédéfinies à 0°; 90° ou 180° par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du couteau.In a variant not illustrated, the cover 2 is not completely removable, but remains attached to the knife 1 for example by a hinge on one of the longitudinal ends of the cover. In this variant, only the other end of the magazine cover can be raised to access utensils. This variant has the advantage of reduce the risk of losing the cover, but at the cost of more difficult release of utensils. The hinge can for example be articulated around a transverse axis in the same way as the blades usual knife 1; elastic back blades on the back of the knife can then force the cover into three preset positions at 0 °; 90 ° or 180 ° to the longitudinal axis of the knife.

    Le couteau-pince 1 comprend de préférence des moyens de blocage 140 permettant de bloquer le manche 14 de la pince dans la position fermée illustrée sur les figures 2 et 3. Dans cette position, le soulèvement du couvercle de magasin 2 est impossible. Les moyens de blocage 140 permettent donc simultanément de verrouiller le couvercle de magasin 2. The pliers knife 1 preferably comprises means for blocking 140 making it possible to block the handle 14 of the pliers in the closed position illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. In this position, the lifting the magazine cover 2 is impossible. The means of blocking 140 therefore simultaneously make it possible to lock the cover of store 2.

    Le couvercle 2 est de préférence conçu de manière à protéger complètement les ustensiles 30 à 35 et l'espacement intérieur 12 des poussières et grains de sable en position fermée. De préférence, la portion de l'espacement intérieur 12 réservée aux ustensiles amovibles 30 à 35 est elle-même séparée des autres ustensiles 13, 15, 16 du couteau par des parois appropriées garantissant une étanchéité améliorée.The cover 2 is preferably designed so as to protect utensils 30 to 35 completely and interior spacing 12 of dust and grains of sand in closed position. Preferably, the portion of the interior space 12 reserved for removable utensils 30 to 35 is itself separated from the other utensils 13, 15, 16 of the knife by suitable walls guaranteeing improved sealing.

    Le couteau-pince 1 de l'invention comprend en outre de préférence une ouverture 18 prévue dans cet exemple à l'extrémité longitudinale du couteau et permettant de recevoir les divers ustensiles 30 à 35. Cette disposition permet d'actionner les embouts avec un moment important, et sans risque de replier un ustensile à l'intérieur du couteau. L'outil peut si nécessaire être renforcé à proximité de l'ouverture 18, par exemple au moyen d'une plaque métallique, de manière à résister aux moments importants que l'on peut donner avec les ustensiles de vissage 30 à 35. Une ouverture 100 dans une côte latérale du couteau, comme suggéré notamment dans la demande de brevet EP782903 déjà mentionnée, peut également être adoptée. Pour faciliter la manipulation des embouts dans des endroits difficilement accessibles, le couteau-pince est de préférence livré avec une rallonge d'embout 19 directement fixée au corps du couteau et qui peut être utilisée en combinaison avec un des embouts 30 à 35 en la désolidarisant du couteau pour l'introduire par exemple dans une ouverture 18 ou 100.The pliers knife 1 of the invention further comprises preferably an opening 18 provided in this example at the end longitudinal knife and for receiving the various utensils 30 to 35. This arrangement allows the bits to be actuated with a moment important, and without risk of folding a utensil inside the knife. The tool can if necessary be reinforced near the opening 18, by example by means of a metal plate, so as to resist important moments that can be given with the screwing utensils 30 to 35. An opening 100 in a side rib of the knife, as suggested in particular in the patent application EP782903 already mentioned, can also be adopted. To facilitate handling of the tips in hard to reach places, the pliers knife is preferably delivered with a tip extension 19 directly attached to the knife body and which can be used in combination with one of the nozzles 30 to 35 in the detaching the knife to introduce it for example into a opening 18 or 100.

    Le couteau-pince 1 de l'invention peut être livré avec un nombre d'ustensiles amovibles supérieurs au nombre de logement 20 à 25 dans le couvercle 2, permettant ainsi à l'utilisateur de choisir en fonction d'une utilisation prévue les ustensiles ainsi que la rallonge d'embout qu'il souhaite emporter. Il est également possible de commercialiser des ustensiles adaptés de manière individuelle. Enfin, différents couvercles de magasin 2 munis de différents types de logements peuvent être utilisés avec le même couteau-pince 1 afin de l'adapter au transport de différents jeux d'ustensiles. Des couvercles 2 peuvent donc aussi être commercialisés indépendamment du couteau-pince, munis ou non d'un assortiment d'ustensiles approprié.The pliers knife 1 of the invention can be delivered with a number removable utensils greater than the number of housings 20 to 25 in the cover 2, thus allowing the user to choose according to a intended use the utensils and the end piece extension wish to take away. It is also possible to market individually adapted utensils. Finally, different covers store 2 with different types of housing can be used with the same pliers knife 1 in order to adapt it to the transport of different utensils sets. Lids 2 can therefore also be sold independently of the pliers knife, with or without an assortment suitable utensils.

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    Couteau de poche multifonctionnel (1) comportant deux côtes latérales (10, 11) servant de poignées pour l'outil ainsi qu'un espacement intérieur entre lesdites côtes, un couvercle fixé solidairement au couteau par une charnière sur une de ses extrémités longitudinales recouvrant en position fermée au moins une portion dudit espacement intérieur (12), ladite charnière étant articulée autour d'un axe transversal dudit couteau, ledit couteau comprenant plusieurs embouts (30-35) fixés par des moyens d'accrochage à l'intérieur dudit l'espacement (12),
       caractérisé en ce que ledit couteau de poche comprend en outre au moins un autre ustensile (13-16) disposé entre lesdites côtes latérales (10, 11) et pouvant pivoter autour d'au moins un axe transversal reliant ces deux côtes,
       et en ce que la face dudit espacement intérieur (12) opposée à celle comprenant le couvercle est fermée par une ou plusieurs lames dorsales élastiques permettant de maintenir lesdits ustensiles pivotants (13, 15, 16) dans des positions prédéfinies.    Multifunctional pocket knife (1) comprising two lateral ribs (10, 11) serving as handles for the tool as well as an interior spacing between said ribs, a cover fixed integrally to the knife by a hinge on one of its longitudinal ends covering in closed position at least a portion of said interior space (12), said hinge being articulated about a transverse axis of said knife, said knife comprising several end pieces (30-35) fixed by hooking means inside said l ' spacing (12),
    characterized in that said pocket knife further comprises at least one other utensil (13-16) disposed between said lateral ribs (10, 11) and able to pivot around at least one transverse axis connecting these two ribs,
    and in that the face of said interior space (12) opposite to that comprising the cover is closed by one or more elastic dorsal blades making it possible to maintain said pivoting utensils (13, 15, 16) in predefined positions.         Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel lesdites lames dorsales élastiques permettent de forcer ledit couvercle en trois positions prédéfinies à 0°, 90° ou 180° par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du couteau.Multifunctional pocket knife according to claim previous, in which said elastic back blades allow force said cover into three predefined positions at 0 °, 90 ° or 180 ° by relative to the longitudinal axis of the knife. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits moyens d'accrochage et ledit couvercle sont disposés de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder auxdits embouts uniquement lorsque ledit couvercle est soulevé.Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the previous claims, wherein said hooking means and said cover are arranged so that the user can access to said end pieces only when said cover is raised. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits embouts sont rangés dans un plan parallèle auxdites côtes, de manière à occuper une seule épaisseur d'embout dans le couteau, et selon une direction oblique par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du couteau de manière à pouvoir insérer dans ledit espacement des embouts dont la longueur est supérieure à la hauteur dudit couteau,
       la portion en saillie de chaque ustensile permettant de le distinguer visuellement des autres ustensiles.    Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the preceding claims, in which said tips are stored in a plane parallel to said ribs, so as to occupy a single thickness of tip in the knife, and in an oblique direction relative to the axis longitudinal of the knife so as to be able to insert in said spacing nozzles whose length is greater than the height of said knife,
    the protruding portion of each utensil to visually distinguish it from other utensils.         Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre des moyens d'encliquetage pour maintenir lesdits embouts.Multifunctional pocket knife according to claim previous, further comprising latching means for maintain said tips. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel lesdits embouts ont une base hexagonale.Multifunctional pocket knife according to claim previous, wherein said tips have a hexagonal base. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits autres ustensiles comprennent une lame de couteau (13), un ouvre-boíte (15) et un décapsuleur (16).Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the previous claims, wherein said other utensils include a knife blade (13), a can opener (15) and a bottle opener (16). Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre des brucelles logées dans lesdites côtes.Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the previous claims, further comprising tweezers housed in said ribs. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre une ouverture (18; 100) dans laquelle l'extrémité d'un desdits ustensiles amovibles (30-35) peut être insérée.Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the previous claims, further comprising an opening (18; 100) wherein the end of one of said removable utensils (30-35) can be inserted. Couteau de poche multifonctionnel selon l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre une rallonge d'embout (19) pouvant être utilisée en combinaison avec un desdits embouts amovibles (30-35) pour faciliter leur manipulation dans des endroits difficilement accessibles.Multifunctional pocket knife according to one of the the preceding claims, further comprising a tip extension (19) can be used in combination with one of said tips removable (30-35) to facilitate their handling in places hardly accessible. Outil de poche multifonctionnel (1) comportant deux côtes latérales (10, 11) servant de poignée pour l'outil ainsi qu'un espacement intérieur (12) entre lesdites côtes,
       caractérisé par plusieurs ustensiles amovibles (30-35) auxquels l'utilisateur peut accéder en soulevant un couvercle de magasin (2) recouvrant en position fermée au moins une portion dudit espacement intérieur (12).    Multifunctional pocket tool (1) comprising two lateral ribs (10, 11) serving as a handle for the tool as well as an interior spacing (12) between said ribs,
    characterized by several removable utensils (30-35) which the user can access by lifting a magazine cover (2) covering in closed position at least a portion of said interior space (12).         Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre au moins un autre ustensile (13-16) disposé entre lesdites côtes latérales (10, 11) et pouvant pivoter autour d'au moins un axe transversal reliant ces deux côtes.Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it further comprises at least one other utensil (13-16) disposed between said lateral ribs (10, 11) and able to pivot around at least one transverse axis connecting these two sides. Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la face dudit espacement intérieur (12) opposée à celle comprenant le couvercle de magasin (2) est fermée par une ou plusieurs lames dorsales élastiques permettant de maintenir lesdits ustensiles pivotants (13, 15, 16) dans des positions prédéfinies.Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the face of said interior space (12) opposite to that comprising the magazine cover (2) is closed by one or more elastic dorsal blades making it possible to hold said pivoting utensils (13, 15 , 16) in predefined positions. Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 13, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) comprend une pluralité de logements (20-25) destinés à maintenir en place les ustensiles amovibles (30-35).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) comprises a plurality of housings (20-25) intended to hold the removable utensils (30-35) in place. Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que au moins un ustensile amovible (30-35) est seulement partiellement reçu dans un logement (20-25) du couvercle de magasin (2) et partiellement dans ledit espacement intérieur (12).Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one removable utensil (30-35) is only partially received in a housing (20-25) of the magazine cover (2) and partially in said interior space (12) . Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) comporte une pluralité de logements (20-25) identiques pour différents embouts (30-35) dont la portion distinctive (300-350) est reçue dans ledit espacement intérieur (12).Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) comprises a plurality of identical housings (20-25) for different end pieces (30-35) including the distinctive portion (300-350) is received in said interior space (12). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 16, caractérisé en ce que ledit espacement intérieur (12) comprend une pluralité de moyens d'accrochage destinés à maintenir en place les ustensiles amovibles (30-35). Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that said interior spacing (12) comprises a plurality of hooking means intended to hold in place the removable utensils (30-35). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 17, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs ustensiles sont disposés en vrac dans ledit espacement intérieur (12).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that several utensils are arranged in bulk in said interior space (12). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 18, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) et lesdits ustensiles amovibles (30-35) sont entièrement contenus entre les plans définis par lesdites côtes latérales (10,11).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 18, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) and said removable utensils (30-35) are entirely contained between the planes defined by said lateral ribs (10,11). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 19, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) peut être désolidarisé de l'outil (1).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) can be detached from the tool (1). Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) comprend une surface d'appui (26) permettant de le poser sur une surface plane de manière à pouvoir accéder aux ustensiles amovibles (30-35).Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) comprises a bearing surface (26) allowing it to be placed on a flat surface so as to be able to access the removable utensils (30-35). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 19, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle de magasin (2) est fixé à l'outil par une charnière.Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that said magazine cover (2) is fixed to the tool by a hinge. Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 22, caractérisé par un système d'encliquetage (27) du couvercle de magasin (2) sur l'outil (1).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 22, characterized by a latching system (27) of the magazine cover (2) on the tool (1). Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit système d'encliquetage (27) comporte un élément déformable élastiquement.Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said latching system (27) comprises an elastically deformable element. Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 24, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle de magasin (2) peut être verrouillé par un élément de sécurité (140). Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 24, characterized in that the magazine cover (2) can be locked by a security element (140). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 25, caractérisé en ce que au moins une partie des ustensiles amovibles (30-35) sont disposés parallèlement dans ledit outil (1).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 25, characterized in that at least part of the removable utensils (30-35) are arranged in parallel in said tool (1). Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que lesdits ustensiles amovibles (30-35) parallèles sont orientés obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'outil (1).Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said removable removable utensils (30-35) are oriented obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tool (1). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 27, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre une ouverture (18 ; 100) dans laquelle l'extrémité d'un desdits ustensiles amovibles (30-35) peut être insérée.Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 27, characterized in that it further comprises an opening (18; 100) into which the end of one of said removable utensils (30-35) can be inserted. Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ladite ouverture (18) est prévue à l'une des extrémités longitudinales de l'outil (1).Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said opening (18) is provided at one of the longitudinal ends of the tool (1). Outil de poche selon la revendication 28, caractérisé en ce que ladite ouverture (100) est prévue dans une des côtes latérales (10, 11) de l'outil (1).Pocket tool according to claim 28, characterized in that said opening (100) is provided in one of the lateral ribs (10, 11) of the tool (1). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 30, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre une rallonge d'embout (19) fixée de manière amovible sur l'une des côtes latérales (10, 11).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 30, characterized in that it further comprises a tip extension (19) removably fixed on one of the lateral ribs (10, 11). Outil de poche selon l'une des revendications 11 à 31, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un couteau de poche (1).Pocket tool according to one of claims 11 to 31, characterized in that it consists of a pocket knife (1). Outil de poche selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un couteau-pince (1),
       et en ce qu'une des poignées d'actionnement (14) de la pince se replie par-dessus ledit couvercle de magasin (2).    Pocket tool according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it consists of a pliers knife (1),
    and in that one of the actuating handles (14) of the gripper folds over said magazine cover (2).
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