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Hook for electric power tools and electric power tool equipped with the hook

US8573322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A hook for electric power tools is disclosed. The hook is used with an electric power tool comprising a handle and a battery pack detachably mounted to a lower end portion of the handle. The hook is designed to be attached to the electric power tool in the proximity of the lower end portion of the handle and includes a ring-shaped slip-off preventing portion having an opening into which, when the battery pack is not attached to the handle, the handle can be inserted into the opening of the slip-off preventing portion, and when the battery pack is attached to the handle, the slip-off preventing portion can be prevented from being pulled out from the handle by the battery pack attached to the handle.

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