Portable handheld work apparatus having thumb supports

US7168132B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Bernhard Durr · Stuttgart, DE
• Michael Tinius · Ulm, DE
• Jorg Schlossarczyk · Winnenden, DE
• Gunter Wolf · Eberdingen, DE
• Martin Schif · Waiblingen, DE
• Werner Geyer · Newton, US
• Michael Marz · Waiblingen, DE
• Jurgen Haberlein · Murrhardt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2002
• Grant date: Jan 30, 2007
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25F5/026
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable handheld work apparatus including a chain saw, a vacuum/blower apparatus or the like. The work apparatus has a handle (2) for carrying and guiding the work apparatus (1). Thumb supports (4, 5) are provided on both sides with respect to the longitudinal axis (3) of the handle (2).