Ergonometric modular hand-held scanner, including an ergonomic handle and hilt

US5828052A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• INTERMEC, INC. · US

Inventors

• Andrew E. Reynolds · Bothell, US
• James R. Stewart · Woodinville, US
• Kenneth D. Wood · Woodside, US
• David W. Laituri · Palo Alto, US
• Nancy Hafermann · Mercer Island, US
• Pat Rodden · Snohomish, US
• Eric Hassenzahl · Seattle, US
• Matt Pedersen · Seattle, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 24, 1996
• Grant date: Oct 27, 1998
• Expiry date: Oct 24, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06K7/1098
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A hand-held scanner has a head containing scanning components, a hilt position between the head and a handle that is sized and shaped to rest against an upper surface of a users thumb and index finger. An endcap is secured to a free end of the handle that has a circumferentially and outwardly extending bumper, which, together with the hilt, protect the scanner from impact and dropage. A trigger extending outwardly from the handle, extends a significant distance forward of the handle to provide a tactile queue for users to blindly grip the handle and position an index finger on the trigger. The handle preferably has a tubular, seamless shape to avoid irritation with a users hand when gripped. A window in the head is recessed and angled to inhibit damage and contact with foreign objects.