Handle assembly
View Patent ↗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.
1. 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; and
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.
2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the base is removable from the motor housing.
3. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the base includes:
a base sleeve including a generally cylindrical aperture therein for receiving the motor housing; and
a support member connected to the base sleeve, said support member for supporting the power tool on a workpiece,
wherein the generally L-shaped handle is connected to the base sleeve adjacent the interface of the base sleeve and the support member.
4. The power tool of claim 1 , further comprising a universal grip coupled to the grasping member, said universal grip being configured to be grasped by various sized human hands.
5. The power tool of claim 1 , further comprising a grip coupled to the generally L-shaped handle, said grip being coupled to the L-shaped handle by at least one or more of the following: coating the grip on at least a portion of the generally L-shaped handle, frictionally securing the grip to the generally L-shaped handle, or securing the grip via a fastener to the generally L-shaped handle.
6. The power tool of claim 1 , further comprising a generally oblong grip coupled to the generally L-shaped handle.
7. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member is substantially parallel to the motor housing.
8. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is removable.
9. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is connected to the base via a fastener.
10. The power tool of claim 1 , further comprising a grip connected to the generally L-shaped handle, said grip being formed of vibration dampening material.
11. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is formed from shell portions.
12. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member is adjustably positionable.
13. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is configured to support at least a portion of a human hand disposed between the motor housing and the grasping member.
14. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the power tool is configured to permit at least a portion of a user's hand to extend between the motor housing and the grasping member.
15. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member forms a back hand support for a user's hand when grasping at least a portion of the motor housing.
16. 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; and
a grip coupled to the grasping member and having a plurality of protrusions directed inwardly toward the motor housing.
17. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grip is configured for grasping by various sized human hands.
18. The power tool of claim 16 wherein the grip is coupled to the L-shaped handle by at least one or more of the following: coating the grip on at least a portion of the generally L-shaped handle, frictionally securing the grip to the generally L-shaped handle, or securing the grip via a fastener to the generally L-shaped handle.
19. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grip comprises a generally oblong grip.
20. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grasping member is substantially parallel to the motor housing.
21. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is removable.
22. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is connected to the base via a fastener.
23. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grasping member includes a terminal zone for coupling a vacuum hose thereto.
24. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grip comprises a vibration dampening material.
25. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle defines a channel formed therethrough.
26. The power tool of claim 25 , wherein the generally L-shaped handle is formed from shell portions.
27. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grasping member is adjustably positionable.
28. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grasping member is angled between 0° (zero degrees) and 20° (twenty degrees) from an axis normal to the connecting member.
29. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grip is configured to support at least a portion of a human hand disposed between the motor housing and the grasping member.
30. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the grip is configured to permit at least a portion of a user's hand to extend between the motor housing and the grasping member.
31. The power tool of claim 30 , wherein the grip forms a back hand support for a user's hand when grasping at least a portion of the motor housing.
32. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member is at an angle to the motor housing.
33. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member and the connecting member are at a substantially right angle with one another.
34. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member and the connecting member are at an angle of less than 90 degrees to one another.
35. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the external vacuum source is not integral with the motor housing.
36. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the grasping member is disposed proximal the motor housing.
37. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a seam and the member is configured to clamp the base across the seam.
38. The power tool of claim 37 , wherein the member comprises at least one of a clamp and a draw member.
39. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the base defines a seam and the member is configured to clamp the base across the seam.
40. The power tool of claim 39 , wherein the member comprises at least one of a clamp and a draw member.
41. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a clamp for releasably clamping the base about the motor housing.
42. The power tool of claim 16 , wherein the member comprises a clamp for releasably clamping the base about the motor housing.