Patent ID: 7555821
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: B25G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for configuring a handle used on a machine tool comprising the steps of: providing a shank shaped to engage a machine tool, said shank including an elongated pin and a threaded adapter, said elongated pin including an engaging tip; providing a threaded barrel portion defining a plunger recess and including a threaded portion and a biasing spring; positioning said threaded barrel portion over said shank such that said threaded barrel portion is movably received over said elongated pin such that said elongated pin extends through said plunger recess, wherein said biasing spring urges said engaging tip relative to said threaded barrel portion in a direction away from said threaded adapter; providing a plurality of knobs, each of said plurality of knobs having a discrete shape differing from the others of said plurality of knobs, and each of said plurality of knobs including a socket; and attaching a selected one of said plurality of knobs to said shank by engaging said socket with said threaded adapter.