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US 8,998,057 B2Granted
Hook assembly for use with a power tool
AssigneeTechtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
InventorAdam Gathers
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Abstract
A hook assembly includes an end cap having an outer periphery. The end cap is configured to be connected to a power tool. A hook is rotatably coupled to the outer periphery of the end cap. An O-ring is positioned between the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook. A protrusion is included on one of the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook to frictionally engage the O-ring to secure the hook in at least one selected rotational position relative to the end cap.
Claims22
A hook assembly for use with a power tool, the hook assembly comprising:
- an end cap including an outer periphery, the end cap configured to be connected to the power tool;
- a hook rotatably coupled to the outer periphery of the end cap;
- an O-ring positioned between the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook;
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- a protrusion on one of the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook for sliding frictional contact with the O-ring in response to relative rotation between the hook and the end cap to secure the hook in at least one selected rotational position relative to the end cap.
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A pneumatic nailer comprising:
- a body in which pressurized air is maintained for actuating the pneumatic nailer;
- an end cap including an outer periphery, the end cap coupled to the body;
- an inlet defined in the end cap through which the pressurized air is introduced into the body when the body is communicated with a source of pressurized air;
- a hook rotatably coupled to the outer periphery of the end cap;
- an O-ring positioned between the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook;
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- a protrusion on one of the outer periphery of the end cap and the hook for sliding frictional contact with the O-ring in response to relative rotation between the hook and the end cap to secure the hook in at least one selected rotational position relative to the end cap.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.