Patent ID: 6062619
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A01B,B25G,B66F,Y10T

Abstract:
An auxiliary handle assembly for use with a tool having a primary handle for assisting in transferring a load, said auxiliary handle assembly comprising:a) an auxiliary handle having a length which is less than a length of the primary handle, said auxiliary handle having a first end with a grip and a second opposite end;b) a cylindrical sleeve which may be mounted on the primary handle adjacent one end thereof, said cylindrical sleeve having a helical groove formed on an external surface portion thereof;c) an adjustment nut encircling said cylindrical sleeve, said second opposite end of said auxiliary handle being attached to said adjustment nut;d) means to pivotally connect said second opposite end of said auxiliary handle to said adjustment nut;whereby when said adjustment nut is rotated relative to said cylindrical sleeve, a connection point of said auxiliary handle to the primary handle is longitudinally adjusted up and down the primary handle to accommodate a particular user of said tool.