Belt clip for hand-held power tools
US7143841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44017
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power tool, such as a drill/driver or a reciprocating saw, can be provided with a belt clip which attaches to the tool at multiple positions to adapt to the user's preference. The belt clip can be side-mounted to a drill/driver to facilitate holstering of the drill/driver and to reduce the profile of the drill/driver. The side-mounted belt clip can be positioned to enable the drill/driver to be grasped in the ergonomically desirable thumb-rest and power-grip holds. The belt clip can be adapted to facilitate the wielding of the tool by providing additional surfaces for the fingers and thumb to contact when grasping the tool.
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