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Hook structure of power tool

US8308034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 2008
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F5/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a housing of a power tool is formed a hook-receiving portion, with openings facing leftward and rightward, through which a substantially U-shaped hook having a left hook leg and a right hook leg is movable among a left protruding position in which the left hook leg protrudes leftward from the hook-receiving portion, a right protruding position in which the right hook leg protrudes rightward from the hook-receiving portion, and an accommodating position in which the left and right hook legs are both accommodated in the hook-receiving portion. Also provided in the housing is a retaining mechanism by which the hook is retainable in one of the positions of the left protruding position, right protruding position, and accommodating position.

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