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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 28, 1999
Makita Corporation, Anjo, JP;
Abstract
A screwdriver,includes a hook,which is configured to fit in an accommodating recess,grooved in a motor housing,and a handle cover,. The hook,includes an extending portion,for being accommodated in a first groove,and a base block,for being accommodated in a second groove,. The base block,is provided with a pair of slide plates,which in turn includes retainer flanges,at its free ends. To draw out the hook,, it is manually pulled up at the top end of the extending portion,and slid rearward so that the retainer flanges,of the slide plates,enter support slots,provided at the rear of the second groove,. Simultaneously, a support plate,of the base block,abut the top wall,of the handle cover,. In this drawn-out position, as the retainer flanges,interfere with the edges of the support slots,, the hook,is prevented from slipping out the screwdriver,and secured on the handle cover,outside the accommodating recess