Ambidextrous powers-switch lock-out mechanism

Details Ambidextrous powers-switch lock-out mechanism Ambidextrous powers-switch lock-out mechanism

1998-06-24

1999-10-19

Rada, Rinaldi I.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Special application

Actuated concurrently with operation or use of art device

200 4317, 200318, 200334, 83DIG1, H01H 920

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059693126

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a novel power tool with an ambidextrous lock-out mechanism to prevent unintended actuation of a power switch operatively associated with a motor that operates the power tool. The lock-out mechanism has a first unlocking means located to be conveniently operated by the thumb of a right hand and a second actuating means located to be conveniently operated by the thumb of a left hand, both of said first and second unlocking means capable of unlocking the power switch by inactuating the power switch lock mechanism in order to release the power switch and allow operation of the power tool.

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