#$%^&*AU2018200454A120190808.pdf#####ABSTRACT A segmented safety cover which may include a) a proximal segment combined with a needle hub； b) a needle cannula that extends from the proximal needle hub to a distal sharpened end； c) a distal end cap with a hollow bore through which the cannula shaft passes； d) a centrally mounted toggle locking mechanism, separating the proximal needle hub from the distal end cap； e) wherein the toggle locking mechanism is torsion spring assisted； f) wherein the proximal cover segment is connected to the hub via a proximal hinge and the distal cover segment is connected to the end cap via a distal hinge； g) said proximal cover segment and said distal cover segment of said toggle locking mechanism being configured with abutting faces when the segmented safety cover is in a safety mode； and h) wherein the proximal hinge, abutting faces and distal hinge are in line in the safe mode. 3507692vl1 24 FIG-] FIG-2 22 25 FIG-3 FIG-4 13 5 FIG-5
