Patent ID: 11931878
Assignee: INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC.
Field: Machine tools (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 7:
8. An adjustable handle for a power tool assembly, the adjustable handle comprising:
a longitudinal handle;
an angled connector fixedly connected to and extending from the longitudinal handle;
a slidable latching mechanism housed by the angled connector, the slidable latching mechanism including:
a button accessible on the angled connector for actuating the slidable latching mechanism and
at least one tooth extending from the slidable latching mechanism;

a handle base for supporting the longitudinal handle, the longitudinal handle having an axis of rotation with respect to the handle base, the handle base including:
a notched receiver configured to receive the at least one tooth of the slidable latching mechanism for rotationally securing the longitudinal handle in place with respect to the handle base when the at least one tooth is engaged with the notched receiver to index the longitudinal handle, and
notches on the notched receiver that extend to either side of the axis of rotation of the longitudinal handle for providing torque support to the longitudinal handle when the at least one tooth is engaged with the notched receiver.