Tool handle having a completely openable configuration
US6431034B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B13/461
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool device includes a base and a cover handle members having a front portion rotatably secured together and having a rear portion openable to a fully open position for allowing the tool members or tool extensions to be easily engaged into and disengaged from the handle members. The cover handle member includes a notch formed in the front portion for receiving a bulge extended from the front portion of the base handle member. A latch may be used for selectively latching the rear portions of the base and the cover handle members together.
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