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

Claim 11:
12. A power tool comprising:
a telescopic pole including a first pole configured to telescopingly move in and out of a second pole, wherein the second pole comprises a recess;
a locking mechanism comprising a first section configured to connect to the second pole and a second section configured to connect to 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 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.