Hook structure of power tool
US8308034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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