A locking pliers includes a first plier and a second plier. The first plier includes a first handle, a first jaw, and an adjusting member. The second plier includes a second jaw, a first connecting member, a toggle link, and a second handle. The second jaw has a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion. The first pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the first handle. The first connecting member is pivotally connected to the second pivoting portion. The toggle link is abutted against the adjusting member and has a third pivoting portion pivotally connected to the first connecting member. The second handle is connected to the first connecting member. A first length defined between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion is less than a second length defined between the second pivoting portion and the third pivoting portion.

A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.

A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.

Embodiments of the current invention relate to a pliers wrench. Optionally, the jaws of the pair of pliers lock to an adjustable gap size and/or the gap between the jaws is aligned with a rotational axis of the pair of pliers. For example, there may be two jaws that adjust symmetrically around the rotational axis. In some embodiments, each jaw is closed toward an opposing jaw by a lever. Optionally, a locking mechanism locks the jaw when it reaches half the gap width from the rotational axis. Optionally, each jaw is closable independently of the other jaw. Optionally, a notch in the jaws forms an angle for clasping a bolt perpendicular to an axis of the device. For example, the notch may have a 120 angle.

A pair of universal pliers includes a fixed structure, a movable structure movably connected to the fixed structure and including front and rear movable handle plates, and a quick release mechanism including a trigger and a resilient locking subunit. The resilient locking subunit includes a movable pin inserted through and slidable along a first guide slot of the front movable handle plate and a second guide slot of the rear movable handle plate. The resilient locking subunit is switchable between a locked state where the rear movable handle plate cannot pivot relative to the front movable handle plate and a non-locked state where the rear movable handle plate can pivot relative to the front movable handle plate.

A multi-purpose tool configured to assist in the execution of a plurality of task associated with the maintenance and/or installation of lawn irrigation equipment. The tool of the present invention includes a body wherein the body has an upper arm member and a lower arm member. The upper arm member and lower arm member are integrally formed with a jaw member. Secured to opposing sides of the jaw member are a first retention member and a second retention member wherein the first retention member and second retention member are operable to receive an retain tool implements. A first tool member support arm and a second tool member support arm are movably secured to the jaw member. Secured to the first tool member support arm and second tool member support arm are tool members. Engagement portions are formed in the upper arm member and lower arm member.

A hand tool includes a handle assembly, a jaw assembly, a clamping assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The handle assembly includes a first handle and a second handle that each include a proximal end and a distal end. The jaw assembly includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The jaw assembly is operably coupled to the proximal end of the first and second handles. The clamping assembly may be configured to enable the first and second jaws to be locked at a selected distance from each other in a locked position. The adjustment assembly may be configured to enable the selected distance to be modified. The adjustment assembly may be disposed between the first and second handles.

A hand tool includes a handle assembly, a jaw assembly, a clamping assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The handle assembly may include a first handle and a second handle that each have a proximal end and a distal end. The jaw assembly may include a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw may be pivotally attached to a proximal end the first handle and the second jaw being pivotally attached to a proximal end of the second handle. The clamping assembly may be configured to enable the first and second jaws to be locked at a selected distance from each other in a locked position. The adjustment assembly may be disposed at an intersection of the jaw assembly and the handle assembly. The adjustment assembly may be configured to enable the selected distance to be modified.

This invention is a set of locking pliers which includes a modular locking system to allow for tool inserts to be secured between the jaws of the pliers.

A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.