Patent ID: 6799642
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: B25F,B27B,F16F

Abstract:
A vibration damper for mounting between first and second components of a portable handheld work apparatus, the vibration damper comprising:a coil spring defining a longitudinal center axis and having first and second end portions; first and second attachment elements; said coil spring being securely attached at said first end portion with said first attachment element to said first component; said coil spring being securely attached at said second end portion with said second attachment element to said second component; said first end portion of said coil spring having several first turns and said second end portion of said coil spring having several second turns; said first end portion form-tightly engaging said first attachment element with at least a part of one of said first turns in the direction of said longitudinal center axis; said second end portion form-tightly engaging said second attachment element with at least a part of one of said second turns in the direction of said longitudinal center axis; said first and second attachment elements being disposed approximately on said longitudinal center axis and lying at a distance axially opposite each other; and, a coupling member extending through said coil spring to bridge said distance and said coupling member being connected to said first and second attachment elements so as to prevent said coupling member from separating therefrom; said attachment elements having respective edges; and, said coupling member including a rope having first and second ends; first and second holders arranged on said rope in the region of respective ends of said rope; and, said first and second holders having respective end faces directed toward each other and form-tightly engaging behind said edges, respectively.