Patent ID: 7322428
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: B25D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A handle assembly for a power tool, the assembly comprising: at least one handle adapted to be held by a user of the power tool and to be mounted to a housing of the power tool such that at least one said handle is capable of movement relative to the housing between a respective first handle position, a respective second handle position and a respective third handle position all measured relative to said housing; at least one first biasing element for urging at least one said handle towards said first handle position thereof, the or each said first biasing element having a first biasing coefficient; and at least one second biasing element for urging at least one said handle towards said first handle position thereof, the or each said second biasing element having a second biasing coefficient, wherein said first biasing coefficient is less than said second biasing coefficient and wherein said first biasing element does not provide vibration isolation of said handle between said second and third handle positions.