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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2002
Frank Weihing, Gomaringen, DE;
Oskar Schaffer, Albstadt, DE;
Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt, DE;
Abstract
To improve the handling of a needle ( ) having a selector element ( ) that is seated to pivot on the needle body ( ), a fastening element ( ) is additionally provided. This element secures the selector element ( ) to the needle body ( ) in a form fit. One or more individual securing elements ( ) acting in the transverse direction ( ) serves or serve as the fastening element ( ). The individual securing elements ( ) can act in one direction or in both transverse directions. They are embodied to prevent the selector element ( ) from falling out of the needle body ( ) in both lateral directions. For this purpose, at least one individual securing element that acts in the transverse directions is provided. It is possible to combine all of the individual securing elements