Angle grinder
US7537065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K23/66
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An angle grinder is provided including a rotating handle configuration allowing the handle of the angle grinder to be locked in different positions relative to the angle grinder housing. A switch mounting configuration is provided for simplifying the assembly of the switch device. A gear wheel lock mechanism is also provided to allow the grinding wheel spindle to be prevented from rotating during removal or installation of a grinding wheel on the spindle. A gear case cooling and air bleed arrangement are also provided.
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