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(11) | EP 1 557 495 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | A compactor |
(57) A compactor (1) comprises a support member (2, 6). A base plate (3) is mounted for
vibration on the support member (2, 6) and a motor (4) mounted on the support member
(2, 6). The output of the motor (4) is coupled to the base plate (3) to cause vibration
of the base plate (3), in use. A mounting device (10) mounts a handle (9) on the support
member (2, 6). The mounting device (10) comprises an elastomeric member (12) with
the support member (2, 6) coupled to one side of the elastomeric member (12) and the
handle (9) pivotally coupled to the other side of the elastomeric member (12). A mass
(11) is mounted on the mounting device (10) and the centre of weight of the mass (11)
substantially coincides with the pivoting axis of the handle (9).
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