Patent ID: 8168907
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: B25F,H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch mechanism for a power tool switchable between an ON and OFF state comprising: a support structure; a first actuator rotatably mounted on the support structure and which is rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first actuator is releasably latchable in at least one of the first and second positions; wherein the first actuator comprises a recess; a second actuator, which is a slidable button located inside of the recess of the first actuator so that the first actuator at least partially surrounds the second actuator, and which is linearly slidable within the recess between a first position and a second position, the second actuator being biased towards its first position; wherein movement of the first actuator from its first position to its second position, when the second actuator is in its first position, switches the switching mechanism to its ON state; wherein movement of the first actuator from its second position to its first position, when the second actuator is in its first position, switches the switching mechanism to its OFF state; and wherein movement of the second actuator from its first position to its second position, when the first actuator is latched in its second position, switches the switch mechanism to its OFF state.