Folding knife capable of hiding hanging clip

Abstract

The folding knife comprises a knife handle and a knife head, the knife head is hinged to the front end of the knife handle, a knife edge is arranged on the lower side of the knife head, and a containing cavity used for containing the knife head is formed in the knife handle; the device further comprises a hinge assembly, an eccentric transmission assembly and a hanging and clamping assembly. An open groove communicated with the containing cavity is formed in one side face of the knife handle. The hinge assembly comprises a hinge shaft; the hanging clamp assembly is installed in the open groove and comprises a hanging clamp. The tool bit is hinged to the tool handle through a hinge shaft. The front end of the eccentric transmission assembly is connected with the hinge shaft and the tool bit, and the rear end is connected with the hanging clamp assembly. According to the folding knife, the hanging clamp is arranged to be hidden, so that when the knife head is in the unfolded state, the hanging clamp is hidden, the hand feeling is prevented from being influenced, the safety is improved, and when the knife head is in the folded state, the hanging clamp extends out, so that the folding knife is clamped on an attachment through the hanging clamp.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application with application number 202211195251.0, application date September 28, 2022, and invention name “A folding knife with hidden hanging clip”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to the technical field of knives, and in particular to a folding knife capable of concealing a hanging clip. Background Art

[0003] There are various kinds of knives on the market, such as folding knives, because they are small and portable, they are increasingly widely used in reality.

[0004] A folding knife generally includes a handle and a blade hinged to the front end of the handle, and a hanging clip is generally provided on the side of the handle to clamp the folding knife to an attachment such as a belt. For example, a folding knife with enhanced stop disclosed in the authorization announcement number CN106272566B specifically discloses a clamping member, and the rear end of the clamping member is detachably connected to the handle A or the handle B, and the front end is a free end. Another example is a folding knife with a back claw-type closed structure disclosed in the authorization announcement number CN211729250U, which specifically discloses that a clip is clamped on the outside of the right handle. Therefore, through the above-mentioned setting structure of the "clamping member" and the "clip", it can be known that this type of hanging clip is generally directly installed on the knife handle, so that the folding knife can be held on an attachment such as a belt. However, this hanging clip will directly protrude from the side of the knife handle regardless of whether the blade of the folding knife is in an unfolded or folded state, which causes defects. For example, after these hanging clips protrude from the knife handle, the user will feel uncomfortable when holding the knife handle, which is not ergonomic and even dangerous, because when the knife is used with too much force, the hanging clip may extend to the palm and may pierce into the palm, that is, the safety is not high enough, but if the hanging clip is not installed, the folding knife cannot be clamped on the attachment.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a folding knife with a concealed hanging clip, which can hide the hanging clip so that when the blade is in the unfolded state, the hanging clip is hidden to avoid affecting the hand feel and improve safety; when the blade is in the folded state, the hanging clip is extended so that the folding knife can be clamped on the attachment by the hanging clip.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is:

[0008] A folding knife with a hidden hanging clip comprises a handle and a knife head hinged at the front end of the handle and provided with a blade on the lower side, wherein a storage cavity for accommodating the knife head is arranged inside the knife handle; further comprising a hinge assembly, an eccentric transmission assembly and a hanging clip assembly; a slot communicating with the storage cavity is arranged on one side surface of the knife handle; the hinge assembly comprises a hinge shaft; the hanging clip assembly is installed in the slot, and the hanging clip assembly comprises a hanging clip; the knife head is hinged to the knife handle through the hinge shaft; the front end of the eccentric transmission assembly is respectively connected to the hinge shaft and the knife head, and the rear end is connected to the hanging clip assembly; during the folding process of the knife head, the hanging clip can be synchronously driven to extend out of the slot by the eccentric transmission assembly; during the unfolding process of the knife head, the hanging clip can be synchronously driven to retract into the slot by the eccentric transmission assembly.

[0009] The following technical solutions are also included:

[0010] The eccentric transmission assembly includes an eccentric wheel and a transmission arm; the eccentric wheel is eccentrically and movably connected to the side of the hinge shaft and the cutter head respectively; the front end of the transmission arm is movably connected to the eccentric wheel, and the rear end is connected to the hanging clamp assembly; during the unfolding or folding process of the cutter head, the transmission arm can be driven by the eccentric wheel to move backward or forward accordingly, and the transmission arm synchronously drives the hanging clamp to retract into the slot or extend out of the slot.

[0011] The hanging clamp assembly is elastic; a protrusion is provided on the side surface of the rear end of the transmission arm and a first inclined surface inclined from the outside to the inside is provided on the protrusion; a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface is provided on the hanging clamp assembly; the transmission arm can utilize the matching of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface and the elasticity of the hanging clamp assembly to drive the hanging clamp to retract inward into the slot or extend outward from the slot.

[0012] The hanging clip assembly also includes an elastic member; the front side of the elastic member is connected to the front side of the slot; the hanging clip is installed on the elastic member; and the second inclined surface is arranged on the hanging clip or the elastic member.

[0013] The hanging clamp includes a hanging plate located outside the elastic member and a bending plate connected to the rear end of the hanging plate; the second inclined surface is arranged on the bending plate or the elastic member.

[0014] The elastic member is integrally formed with the knife handle.

[0015] The front end of the transmission arm is ring-shaped, and the front end of the transmission arm can be movably sleeved on the eccentric wheel.

[0016] The eccentric wheel is eccentrically connected to the cutter head via a connecting rod.

[0017] A limiting groove for limiting the transmission arm is arranged on the inner wall of the tool handle, and the transmission arm is correspondingly embedded in the limiting groove.

[0018] The hinge assembly also includes a baffle and a fixing member; the fixing member is connected to the tool handle and one end of the fixing member is inserted into the storage cavity and connected to the hinge shaft; the baffle is sleeved on the hinge shaft and the baffle and the eccentric wheel are respectively located on both sides of the tool head.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] (i) The present invention can configure the hanging clip to be concealed by arranging a hinge assembly, an eccentric transmission assembly and a hanging clip assembly, so that when the blade head is in an unfolded state, the hanging clip is hidden, thereby avoiding affecting the hand feel, improving safety and being more ergonomic; and when the blade head is in a folded state, the hanging clip is extended so as to clamp the folding knife on an attachment.

[0021] (ii) The present invention can stably move the transmission arm forward and backward through the transmission relationship between the eccentric wheel and the transmission arm and the cutter head, and the extension and retraction of the hanging clamp can be achieved by the cooperation of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, and the stability is good. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The overall structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 The overall structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 The internal structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 5 The internal structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 1. Knife handle; 11. Left knife handle; 12. Right knife handle; 13. Blocking part; 14. Recessed position; 2. Knife head; 3. Storage cavity; 4. Articulated assembly; 41. Blocking piece; 42. Articulated shaft; 43. Fixing piece; 5. Eccentric transmission assembly; 51. Eccentric wheel; 52. Transmission arm; 521. Protrusion; 522. First inclined plane; 6. Hanging clamp assembly; 61. Elastic part; 62. Hanging clamp; 621. Hanging plate; 622. Bending plate; 63. Second inclined plane; 7. Slot; 8. Screw; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Limiting groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The following description is only exemplary and does not limit the scope of protection of the invention. At the same time, for the convenience of description and understanding, the positions below are described according to the orientation of the folding knife when it is in the unfolded state.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, a folding knife with a hidden hanging clip comprises a handle 1 and a blade head 2 hinged at the front end of the handle 1 and provided with a blade on the lower side, a storage cavity 3 for storing the blade head 2 is arranged inside the handle 1; it also comprises a hinge assembly 4, an eccentric transmission assembly 5 and a hanging clip assembly 6; a slot 7 communicating with the storage cavity 3 is arranged on one side surface of the handle 1; the hinge assembly 4 comprises a hinge shaft 42; the hanging clip assembly 6 is installed in the slot 7, and the hanging clip assembly comprises a hanging clip 62; the blade head 2 is hinged to the handle 1 through the hinge shaft 42, and has Specifically, the cutter head 2 is sleeved on the hinge shaft 42, and the hinge shaft 42 is located in the storage cavity 3 and connected to the handle 1; the front end of the eccentric transmission component 5 is respectively connected to the hinge shaft 42 and the cutter head 2, and the rear end is connected to the hanging clamp component 6; during the folding process of the cutter head 2, the hanging clamp component 6 can be synchronously driven by the eccentric transmission component 5 to extend outward from the slot 7, that is, the hanging clamp 62 is synchronously extended outward; during the unfolding process of the cutter head 2, the hanging clamp component 6 can be synchronously driven by the eccentric transmission component 5 to retract into the slot 7, that is, the hanging clamp 62 is synchronously retracted inward. The above arrangement allows the hanging clamp 62 to achieve a telescopic effect synchronously during the unfolding or folding process of the cutter head 2, so that the hanging clamp 62 forms a concealable design.

[0032] like Figure 3-Figure 6As shown, the eccentric transmission assembly includes an eccentric wheel 51 and a transmission arm 52; the eccentric wheel 51 is eccentrically movably connected to the side of the hinge shaft 42 and the cutter head 2, respectively. Specifically, the eccentric wheel 51 is directly eccentrically sleeved on the hinge shaft 42, and the eccentric connection between the eccentric wheel 51 and the cutter head 2 is connected via a connecting rod 9; the front end of the transmission arm 52 is movably connected to the eccentric wheel 51, and the rear end is connected to the hanging clamp assembly 6; in this embodiment, the front end of the transmission arm 52 is annular, and the transmission arm 52 is movably sleeved on the eccentric wheel 51 using its annular front end, so that When the eccentric wheel 51 rotates, the transmission arm 52 can be driven to move forward and backward. In addition, in other embodiments, the front end of the transmission arm 52 can also be movably connected to a connecting column and the connecting column is eccentrically connected to the eccentric wheel 51. In this way, a movable connection between the eccentric wheel 51 and the transmission arm 52 can be achieved, and the transmission arm 52 can be driven to move forward and backward when the eccentric wheel 51 rotates; during the unfolding or folding process of the cutter head 2, the eccentric wheel 51 can correspondingly drive the transmission arm 52 to move backward or forward, and the transmission arm 52 synchronously drives the hanging clamp 62 to retract into the slot 7 or extend out of the slot 7.

[0033] Preferably, Figure 3-Figure 6 As shown, the hanging clip assembly 6 is elastic; a protrusion 521 is provided on the side surface of the rear end of the transmission arm 52, and a first inclined surface 522 inclined from outside to inside is provided on the protrusion 521; a second inclined surface 63 matching with the first inclined surface 522 is provided on the hanging clip assembly 6; the transmission arm 52 can drive the hanging clip 62 to retract into the slot 7 or extend out of the slot 7 by utilizing the matching of the first inclined surface 522 and the second inclined surface 63 and the elasticity of the hanging clip assembly 6. Through the above arrangement, the hanging clip 62 can achieve a telescopic effect on the basis of the elasticity of the hanging clip assembly 6, so as to form a concealable design.

[0034] More preferably, Figure 3-Figure 6 As shown, the hanging clamp assembly 6 also includes an elastic member 61; the front side of the elastic member 61 is connected to the front side of the slot 7, and of course, the elastic member 61 can also be connected to the upper side or the lower side of the slot 7; the hanging clamp 62 is installed on the elastic member 61, and the second inclined surface 63 is arranged on the hanging clamp 62 or the elastic member 61. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to synchronously drive the first inclined surface 522 and the second inclined surface 63 to achieve cooperation during the unfolding and folding process of the cutter head 2, so that the protrusion 521 on the transmission arm 52 can push the hanging clamp assembly 6 or gradually move away from the hanging clamp assembly 6, and because the elastic member 61 itself has deformation elasticity and is connected to the hanging clamp 62, the hanging clamp 62 can finally be extended and retracted.

[0035] like Figure 6As shown, the hanging clip 62 includes a hanging plate 621 located outside the elastic member 61 and a bending plate 622 connected to the rear end of the hanging plate 621; wherein the second inclined surface 63 is arranged on the bending plate 622. Specifically, one end of the bending plate 622 is screwed to the elastic member 61 for fixing, and the second inclined surface 63 is arranged on the other end. After the above arrangement, the elastic member 61 and the hanging clip 62 can be conveniently fixed together, but the shape of the hanging clip assembly 6 does not have to be set to Figure 6 For example, the hanging clip 62 can be directly fixed on the outer side of the elastic member 61, and the second inclined surface 63 is arranged at the corresponding position of the elastic member 61. At the same time, in order to facilitate manufacturing, in other embodiments, the hanging clip 62 can also be directly integrally formed with the elastic member 61.

[0036] In other embodiments, the hanging clamp assembly 6 may not be provided with the elastic member 61 but may be provided with other lifting components to drive the hanging clamp 62 to achieve extension and retraction. For example, a plurality of connecting rods may be used to drive the hanging clamp 62, and the connecting rods respectively connect the hanging clamp 62 and the transmission arm 52; or a movable rod may be provided with the two ends respectively hinged to the hanging clamp 62 and the transmission arm 52, so that the movable rod can be driven to swing by utilizing the hinge principle and the displacement of the transmission arm 52 during the movement, and the hanging clamp 62 can be extended out of the slot 7 or retracted into the slot 7 during the swinging of the movable rod, and the slot 7 is used to limit the position of the hanging clamp 62, so that the hanging clamp 62 can only have the movement of extension and retraction.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to allow the transmission arm 52 to move more stably, a limiting groove 10 for limiting the transmission arm 52 is provided on the inner wall of the tool handle 1, and the transmission arm 52 is correspondingly embedded in the limiting groove 10, and the shape of the limiting groove 10 is consistent with the movement trajectory of the transmission arm 52.

[0038] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the handle 1 includes a left handle 11 and a right handle 12 that are connected and fixed to each other. The two can be fixed directly or through other intermediate objects. In this embodiment, the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are fixed through an intermediate object, that is, the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are respectively fixed on the intermediate object; the storage cavity 3 is formed between the left handle 11 and the right handle 12. For convenient connection, the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 can be connected by one or more evenly distributed screws 8.

[0039] In this embodiment, if Figure 1As shown, the slot 7 is arranged on the right handle 12. In order to improve stability, the elastic member 61 is fixedly connected to the right handle 12. In order to facilitate production, the elastic member 61 is integrally formed with the right handle 12. Of course, the slot 7 and the elastic member 61 can also be arranged on the left handle 11. This is mainly designed according to people's needs to meet different needs. In addition, if the elastic member 61 and the handle 1 can ensure firmness, they can also be connected in a detachable manner, such as by snapping or clamping.

[0040] like Figure 4-Figure 6 As shown, the hinge assembly 4 also includes a baffle 41 and a fixing member 43; the fixing member 43 is connected to the handle 1 and one end thereof is inserted into the storage chamber 3 and connected to the hinge shaft 42. Specifically, a fixing member 43 is connected to the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 respectively, and then the two fixing members 43 are respectively connected to one end of the hinge shaft 42, so that the positioning of the hinge shaft 42 can be completed, that is, the hinge shaft 42 is connected to the handle 1 through the fixing member 43; and the baffle 41 is sleeved on the hinge shaft 42 and the baffle 41 and the eccentric wheel 51 are respectively located on both sides of the cutter head 2, so that the cutter head 2 can be prevented from directly contacting the handle 1 and increasing the friction force, and the position of the cutter head 2 can be ensured not to change easily. The above arrangement can conveniently fix the cutter head 2, and can also make the cutter head 2 more stable when rotating, and then can stably drive the hanging clamp 62 to move.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to enhance the connection stability of the fixing member 43, a gasket is provided on the outer side of the handle 1; the fixing member 43 is inserted into the gasket, and the outer end of the fixing member 43 is pressed against the gasket. Specifically, a gasket can be provided on the outer side of the left handle 11 and the right handle 12, respectively, and the fixing members 43 on the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are respectively inserted into the gasket, and the heads of the two fixing members 43 are respectively pressed against one gasket, thereby enhancing the stability of the two fixing members 43. Preferably, the gasket can be made of a soft material.

[0042] Preferably, in order to facilitate disassembly and assembly, the fixing member 43 can be a bolt, so as to achieve a quick disassembly and assembly effect and improve assembly efficiency.

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, in order to facilitate people to hold, the upper and lower sides of the front end of the handle 1 are respectively protruded upward and downward to form a blocking portion 13, that is, the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are both provided with a blocking portion 13, and the side of the blocking portion 13 facing backward is in a concave arc shape. At the same time, a recessed position 14 located behind the blocking portion 13 is also provided on the lower side of the front end of the left handle 11 and the right handle 12. Through the above arrangement, the folding knife can be greatly convenient for people to hold. It uses the blocking portion 13 to block the fingers to prevent the palm from contacting the blade and causing damage, and then uses the recessed position 14 to allow the index finger and the like to be embedded, thereby improving the stability when holding, and also making it more stable when the palm presses the elastic portion 32, so that the folding knife can be more stable when in use, and after the above arrangement, the folding knife has a better feel when being held.

[0044] In order to make the folding knife more applicable, the length of the handle 1 can be set with reference to the width of an adult's palm to avoid the handle 1 not being suitable for a wide range of people. Of course, if it needs to be miniaturized, it can also be set with reference to a child's palm.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to make people hold it more stably, anti-slip grooves are provided on the side of the handle 1. Specifically, the side surfaces of the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are both provided with anti-slip grooves, thereby ensuring stability.

[0046] The knife handle 1 can be made of plastic.

[0047] For the locking mechanism required for locking the blade head 2 in the folding knife, the existing structure can also be adopted. The locking mechanism is mainly used to lock the blade head 2 when the blade head 2 is unfolded or folded, but since it is not within the scope of protection of the present application, it will not be described in detail.

[0048] The specific use principle of the present invention is introduced below to facilitate understanding of the present invention:

[0049] Firstly, when the cutter head 2 is folded, the eccentric wheel 51 will be driven to rotate synchronously, and the connection between the eccentric wheel 51 and the cutter head 2 will be moved from back to front with the hinge shaft 42 as the fulcrum, so that the eccentric wheel 51 will flip over, that is, the eccentric wheel 51 will drive the transmission arm 52 to move forward. In the process of the transmission arm 52 moving forward, the elastic member 61 is pushed to deform outward through the contact between the first inclined surface 522 and the second inclined surface 63, and the hanging clip 62 is extended out of the slot 7 until the hanging plate 622 is completely extended out of the slot 7. When the cutter head 2 is just stored in the storage cavity 3, the transmission arm 52 also moves to the preset position, so that the folding knife can be hung on other objects by using the hanging clip 62.

[0050] Similarly, when the cutter head 2 is unfolded, the eccentric wheel 51 is driven to rotate, and the connection between the eccentric wheel 51 and the cutter head 2 is moved from front to back with the hinge shaft 42 as the fulcrum, so that the eccentric wheel 51 flips backward, that is, the eccentric wheel 51 drives the transmission arm 52 to move backward, and the transmission arm 52 moves backward, and the first inclined surface 522 and the second inclined surface 63 gradually move away from each other, and then the elastic member 61 gradually retracts into the slot 7 by its own restoring elasticity while reducing the external force to compress it, until the hanging clip 62 is completely retracted into the slot 7 or flush with the slot 7, forming a concealable design. When the cutter head 2 is moved into place, the transmission arm 52 also moves to the preset position.

[0051] In summary, the present invention can achieve a telescopic effect in the slot after the hanging clip cooperates with the blade head by arranging a hinge assembly, an eccentric transmission assembly and a hanging clip assembly, so as to form a concealable design, so that the hanging clip will retract into the slot when the blade head is unfolded, so as to avoid affecting the feel of people when holding the handle and reducing the overall usage experience. Also, because the hanging clip is concealable, it is not easy for people to make the hanging clip pierce into the palm when holding the handle with force, which improves safety and is more ergonomic. After the blade head is folded, the hanging clip will extend outward from the slot, so that the hanging clip can be clamped on other attachments, such as hanging in a pocket or a belt, etc., without affecting the normal carrying of the folding knife.

[0052] The technical personnel can implement other corresponding technical features implemented by the present invention for assisting the implementation of the technical solutions in combination with the existing conventional technical means or make improvements thereon, and other related technical means will not be described in detail here.

[0053] In the description of this specification, if the terms "Example 1", "this embodiment", "specific implementation" and the like appear, it means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention or the invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example; moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the terms "connect", "install", "fixed", "set", "having", etc. are to be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate component without affecting the relationship between components and the technical effect. It can also be an integral connection or a partial connection. As in this example, for ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] The above description of the embodiments is to facilitate the understanding and application of ordinary technicians in the technical field. It is obvious that those familiar with the technical field can easily make various modifications to these examples and apply the general principles described here to other embodiments without creative work. Therefore, this case is not limited to the above embodiments. Modifications to the following situations should all be within the scope of protection of this case: ① A new technical solution implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention and combined with existing common knowledge; ② The equivalent replacement of some features of the technical solution of the present invention with the known technology, and the technical effect produced is the same as the technical effect of the present invention, for example, the equivalent replacement of conventional production equipment and devices used in the process; ③ The technical solution of the present invention is expanded on the basis of the technical solution of the present invention, and the substantive content of the expanded technical solution does not exceed the technical solution of the present invention; ④ The equivalent transformation made by using the content recorded in the text of the present invention or the drawings of the specification, and the obtained technical means are applied to other related technical fields.

Claims

1. A hand tool assembly, include: Tools A handle assembly, the handle assembly comprising: a head, the head comprising a head pivot hole member defining a head pivot hole and a head rotatable cam anchor hole member defining an anchor hole member, wherein the rotatable cam is connected to the head via a fixing member disposed on the head rotatable cam anchor hole member and a fixing member disposed on the head pivot hole member; A left handle, a right handle, and at least one fixing member; an attachment hanger clamp, the attachment hanger clamp comprising a hanger clamp actuator; a spine including a body, the spine being connected to the handle assembly; a rotatable cam connected to the tool member; and A rotatable cam arm, the rotatable cam arm comprising: A proximal member and a distal member, wherein the distal member comprises a rotatable cam arm lifter, wherein the proximal member of the rotatable cam arm is connected to the rotatable cam.

2. The hand tool assembly according to claim 1, in, The rotatable cam includes a pivot hole element defining a pivot hole, wherein the pivot hole element is disposed offset from a geometric center of the rotatable cam, and wherein the attachment clip is a pocket clip.

3. The hand tool assembly according to claim 1, in, The cam arm lift includes a ramp.

4. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The clip actuator includes a ramp.

5. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The cam arm lift includes a ramp and wherein the clip actuator also includes a ramp, wherein the proximal member is annular and defines an annular cavity, wherein the rotatable cam is disposed in the annular cavity and surrounded by the proximal member.

6. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The head extends from the handle assembly, and the body of the head is aligned with the body of the left handle and the body of the right handle in the horizontal direction; The rotatable cam is in a rotated position such that the rotatable cam arm is connected to a hook actuator of the attachment hook and positioned not to extend the hook actuator, wherein the attachment hook is connected to a flexible elongated flange connected to the right handle.

7. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The hanging clip includes a hanging clip actuator, wherein the hanging clip is connected to a flexible slender flange, the flexible slender flange is clamped between the first channel and the second channel, and the flexible slender flange is connected to the left handle; the flexible extension flange is configured to be bendable to allow the hanging clip to be lifted by the rotatable cam arm lifting member.

8. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The head does not extend from the handle assembly but is in a folded configuration, allowing the rotatable cam to rotate to a position to position the cam arm, thereby causing the cam arm lifter to lift the clip actuator and hold the attachment clip in an extended configuration, wherein the attachment clip further includes a stabilizing support connected to the resilient portion of the right handle.

9. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in, The cam arm lift includes at least one component selected from the group consisting of a bearing assembly including a roller bearing, at least one vertically aligned flange, a ramp, or a milled ramp.

10. The hand tool assembly of claim 1 further comprising a locking assembly, the locking assembly comprising a flexible spine, the flexible spine include: Having a highly flexible portion; spinal flexion point elements; a base element having a height; a spine locking tooth disposed at the distal end of the spine; and At least one lug member is disposed at the distal end of the spine.

11. The hand tool assembly according to claim 2, in: The left handle further comprises a lug-slot element, wherein the lug-slot element comprises a wide slot member, a neck and a narrow slot member; The right handle further comprises a lug-slot element, wherein the lug-slot element comprises a wide slot member, a neck and a narrow slot member; Wherein, the spinal locking tooth comprises a left lug member and a right lug member; wherein, when the head is in the locked configuration, the left lug member is located in the narrow slot member of the lug slot element of the left handle; Wherein, when the head is in the locked configuration, the right lug member is located in the narrow slot member of the lug slot element of the right handle.

12. The hand tool assembly of claim 11, wherein the left and right lug members are substantially perpendicular to the body of the spine.

13. The hand tool assembly of claim 12, wherein the height of the flexible portion of the spine is less than the height of the base member of the spine.

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