Handle assembly
AssigneeBlack & Decker Inc.
InventorsRandy G. Cooper, Mark A. Etter, Greg K. Griffin, Ginger L. Allen, Derrick Kilbourne, Jeremy D. Leasure
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for providing convenient grasping of a router adjacent base/motor housing includes a base for supporting a motor housing for driving a working tool. A generally L-shaped handle including a connecting member and grasping member is connected to the base for permitting a user to comfortably manipulate the power tool adjacent the motor housing. In further aspect, a removable a generally L-shaped handle includes a channel extending through the handle for directing dust and debris away from the working tool.
Claims42
A power tool, comprising:
- a motor housing adapted to house a motor that is configured to drive a working tool;
- a base coupled to the motor housing, said base for supporting the motor housing on a surface, said base including a member configured to clamp the base about the motor housing;
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- a generally L-shaped handle, having a connecting member coupled to the base and a grasping member, said handle for manipulating the power tool on the surface,
- wherein the handle defines a channel therethrough with a terminal portion adapted to be attached to a vacuum source that is external to the power tool.
A power tool, comprising:
- a motor housing adapted to house a motor that is configured to drive a working tool;
- a base coupled to the motor housing, said base for supporting the motor housing on a surface, said base including a member configured to clamp the base about the motor housing;
- a generally L-shaped handle, having a connecting member coupled to the base and a grasping member, said handle for manipulating the power tool on a workpiece;
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- a grip coupled to the grasping member and having a plurality of protrusions directed inwardly toward the motor housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.