Handle assembly
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.
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68 . A router comprising:
a motor housing containing a motor and adapted to receive a working tool to be rotated by the motor;
a base having an opening configured to receive the motor housing; and
a connection region disposed on the base, the connection region adapted to be interchangeably connected to a first handle and to a second handle.
69 . The router of claim 68 wherein the first handle comprises a knob-shaped handle.
70 . The router of claim 68 wherein the second handle comprises a connecting portion that extends substantially laterally from the base and a grasping portion that extends substantially laterally from the connecting portion.
71 . The router of claim 70 wherein the second handle comprises an L-shaped handle.
72 . The router of claim 70 wherein the grasping member is at a substantially right angle to the connecting member.
70 . The router of claim 70 wherein the grasping member is at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the connecting member.
71 . The router of claim 68 wherein the connection region defines an opening that enables debris generated by the working tool to be passed into a vacuum channel defined in at least one of the first and second handles.
72 . The router of claim 68 wherein the connection region comprises a fastener for interchangeably attaching the first and second handles.
73 . The router of claim 72 wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a bolt, a set screw, a screw, a latch, and a quick release latch.
74 . A router comprising:
a motor housing containing a motor and adapted to receive a working tool to be rotated by the motor;
a base having an opening configured to receive the motor housing, and a connection region; and
first and second handles adapted to be interchangeably connected to the connection region.
75 . The router of claim 74 wherein the first handle comprises a knob-shaped handle.
76 . The router of claim 75 wherein the second handle comprises a connecting portion that extends substantially laterally from the base and a grasping portion that extends substantially laterally from the connecting portion.
77 . The router of claim 76 wherein the second handle comprises an L-shaped handle.
78 . The router of claim 76 wherein the grasping member is at a substantially right angle to the connecting member.
79 . The router of claim 76 wherein the grasping member is at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the connecting member.
80 . The router of claim 74 wherein at least one of the first and second handles comprises a vacuum channel and the connection region defines an opening that enables debris generated by the working tool to be passed into the vacuum channel.
81 . The router of claim 74 wherein the connection region comprises a fastener for interchangeably attaching the first and second handles.
82 . The router of claim 81 wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a bolt, a set screw, a screw, a latch, and a quick release latch.