ERGONOMIC CHAINSAW WITH HIGH OPERATION SAFETY
A chainsaw which has a motorized chain that is suitable for sawing and trimming objects. The chainsaw includes a motor housing comprising a side portion, a chain, a guide bar, an electric motor, and a front handle. Safer handling and ergonomics is achieved by the motor housing comprising a concave contour on part of the surface of the side portion.
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14 . A portable chainsaw with motorized chain suitable for sawing and trimming objects, comprising,
a. a motor housing comprising a side portion,
b. a chain and a guide bar for guiding the chain,
c. an electric motor for driving the chain, wherein said motor is contained in the motor housing of the chainsaw,
d. a front handle,
characterized in that
the motor housing comprises a concave contour on part of the surface of the side portion.
15 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the curvature of the concave contour is configured for fitting against a part of the leg of a user.
16 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the curvature of the concave contour on part of the surface has a greater degree of curvature than the general curvature of the whole side portion.
17 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the concave contour extends longitudinally at said side portion.
18 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the concave contour is apertureless.
19 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the radius of the curvature of the concave contour is 2 to 20 cm, preferably 5-17 cm, more preferably 8-14 cm, most preferably 10-12 cm.
20 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the longitudinal length of the curvature of the concave contour is 2 to 20 cm, preferably 5-17 cm, more preferably 8-14 cm, most preferably 10-12 cm.
21 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the part of the side portion which is configured to be in contact with the user's leg or hip is apertureless.
22 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 ,
wherein the concave contour is apertureless,
wherein the longitudinal length of the curvature of the concave contour is 2 to 20 cm, preferably 5-17 cm, more preferably 8-14 cm, most preferably 10-12 cm, and
wherein the radius of the curvature of the concave contour is 2 to 20 cm, preferably 5-17 cm, more preferably 8-14 cm, most preferably 10-12 cm.
23 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the part of the side portion which is configured to be in contact with the user's body, other than the concave contour, is 2 to 20 cm long and starts from the end of the curvature of the concave contour closest to the rear portion of the chainsaw and extends in the longitudinal direction towards the rear portion of the chainsaw.
24 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein the concave contour is configured for being in contact with a convex contour of a user's leg.
25 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , wherein 30-100% of the surface of the concave contour is configured to be in contact with a convex contour of a user's leg.
26 . Chainsaw according to claim 14 , further comprising an electric motor powered by at least one of a battery pack, fuel-cell, solar panel and power cord.