Patent · US Expired

Hand held power tool

US6938587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2400/22
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power tool including a main section and a handle section. The main section includes an internal combustion engine and a housing at least partially surrounding the engine. The engine includes a cylinder, a spark plug, and a muffler. The handle shaft extending from the main section. The shaft forms a handle for the power tool and houses a drive shaft from the engine therein. The housing forms a cover section over a transmission assembly between the engine and the drive shaft. The cover section includes a scroll form to channel air flow pushed by the transmission assembly. The housing further comprises a spark plug boot to substantially prevent air from exiting the housing at the spark plug.

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