Handles for starter pull cords
US9032928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N5/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handle for a starter pull cord having an elongate body for being grasped by a user, a stem extending downward from the elongate body and having a female portion of a quick connect/release coupling mechanism, the female portion having a core and a sleeve mounted for sliding movement thereon between engaged position and disengaged position, the sleeve being biased towards the engaged position, and a cord connector for attaching to the starter pull cord and having a male portion of the quick connect/release coupling mechanism adapted to being received within the female portion and being releasably retained therein when the sleeve is in the engaged position and being released therefrom when the sleeve is in the disengaged position. The first male portion and the female portion may include complementary interlocking portions that cooperate to prevent rotation of the first male portion relative to the female portion.
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