Lockout mechanism for power tool

Details Lockout mechanism for power tool Lockout mechanism for power tool

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Switch activation inhibitor

Actuator blocking device

C200S043160, C200S321000, C200S322000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06861598

ABSTRACT:
A power tool includes a hollow housing defining a handle with an external wall. A motor is disposed in the housing. A switch is pivotally mounted in the handle about a first axis for actuating the motor. The switch has a first locking abutment. A latch is located adjacent the switch and is pivotally mounted in the handle about a second axis generally parallel to the first axis for movement back and forth between an engaged and a disengaged position. The latch has a second abutment for engaging the first abutment and preventing the switch from being actuated. The latch when pivoted to engage the first and second abutments applies a force vector generally intersecting the second axis.

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