Patent ID: 11867224
Assignee: BLACK & DECKER, INC.
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC F

Claim 18:
19. A locking mechanism for a power tool having a first pole and a second pole, the locking mechanism being configured to lock a position of the first pole to the second pole, wherein the first pole is telescopingly movable in and out of the second pole and the second pole includes at least one recess, the locking mechanism comprising:
a first section configured to connect to the second pole and a second section configured to connect to and lock the position of the first pole, wherein the first section comprises: a sheath mountable on and surrounding at least part of the second pole; a resilient tab fixedly connected to the sheath; and a catch formed on the resilient tab;
wherein the catch is configured to locate within the recess of the second pole to securely mount the sheath on the second pole,
wherein the tab locates inside of the second pole and the catch projects from inside of the second pole into the recess; and
wherein, when the first pole is located inside of the second pole, the first pole locates behind the tab to prevent movement of the tab and lock the catch within the recess.