Power tool with gel grip including an integral backing

A power tool comprising:

• a housing having an opening;
• a motor in said housing;
• an output coupled with said motor;
• a power source;
• an activation member coupled with said motor and said power source for activating and deactivating said motor which, in turn, drives said output;
• and
• a gripping member positioned in said housing opening, said gripping member comprising:
• a base having a desired configuration, said base having a desired structural rigidity such that when a force is exerted on said base, said base substantially prohibits deflection of said base;
• a flexible layer covering said base such that a pocket is formed between said flexible layer and said base;
• a gel material positioned in said pocket providing a resilient characteristic to said gripping member;
• a mechanism coupled with said base for enabling said gripping member to be mounted with said housing;
• and
• wherein said base has at least one groove in a top surface thereof to define a thin wall portion providing a hinging action to enable displacement of said gel material during percussive loads.

A gripping member for a power tool comprising:

• a base having a desired configuration, said base having a desired structural rigidity such that when a force is exerted on said base, said base substantially prohibits deflection of said base;
• a flexible layer covering said base such that a pocket is formed between said flexible layer and said base;
• a gel material positioned in said pocket providing a resilient characteristic to said gripping member;
• a mechanism coupled with said base for enabling said gripping member to be mounted with a housing, said mechanism being a peripheral flange on said base;
• and
• wherein said base has at least one groove on a top surface thereof to define a thin wall portion providing a hinging action to enable displacement of said gel material during percussive loads.

A gripping member for a power tool comprising:

• a base having a desired configuration, said base having a desired structural rigidity such that when a force is exerted on said base, said base substantially prohibits deflection of said base;
• a metalized layer is coated on said base;
• a flexible layer covering said base such that a pocket is formed between said flexible layer and said base;
• a gel material positioned in said pocket providing a resilient characteristic to said gripping member;
• a mechanism coupled with said base for enabling said gripping member to be mounted with a housing;
• and
• wherein said base has at least one groove in a top surface thereof to define a thin wall portion providing a hinging action to enable displacement of said gel material during percussive loads.