Patent · US Expired

Structure for handle of power tool

US5640741A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1995
Grant dateJun 24, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/96
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A handle structure of a power tool comprises a handle portion continuously formed with the main body of the power tool and a gutter-like soft grip for covering the handle portion, the soft grip having two first engaging projections on its inner surface and two second engaging pieces provided on each edge of the soft grip, the handle portion having two first receiving recesses provided on an arched receiving surface for receiving the soft grip to detachably engage the two first engaging projections and the second receiving grooves provided between the receiving surface and an outer front side surface of the handle portion for detachably receiving the second engaging pieces, the first engaging recesses and the second engaging grooves being completely separated from a space provided in the front portion of the handle portion for accommodating wires and the like.

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