Method of attaching metal and plastic parts of an implement handle
US7216414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49913
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of connecting a hollow handle having deformable sections to a tool supporting end piece having one ore more indentations. The deformable sections of the handle are deformed into the indentations of the tool supporting end piece. The handle and the end piece include visual indicia that allow for the deformable portion of the handle and the indentation of the tool supporting end piece to be aligned. The end piece includes a shoulder at the juncture of the first section with a second section limiting the extent of insertion of the end piece into the handle and the indentations are formed, preferably on diametrically opposite sides of the first section, at a known axial distance from the shoulder. Visible indicia are placed on the outer surface of the second section in axial alignment with the indentations.
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