(19)
(11) EP 1 166 971 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
02.01.2004 Bulletin 2004/01

(43) Date of publication A2:
02.01.2002 Bulletin 2002/01

(21) Application number: 01870141.7

(22) Date of filing: 27.06.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B25D 17/04, B25D 17/24
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 27.06.2000 US 604133

(71) Applicant: FRAMATOME CONNECTORS INTERNATIONAL
92400 Courbevoie (FR)

(72) Inventors:
  • Hall, Jefferson R.
    Concord, NH 03301 (US)
  • Steltzer, Gordon L.
    New Boston, NH 03070 (US)

(74) Representative: Overath, Philippe et al
Cabinet Bede Boulevard Lambermont, 140
1030 Bruxelles
1030 Bruxelles (BE)

   


(54) Dampening system for tool handles


(57) A tool 10 having a frame 16, 24, a drive system 18 connected to the frame, handles 22 movably connected to the frame, and a vibration dampening system connected between the frame and the handles. The improvement comprises the dampening system comprising at least one load transmission element 80 connected to a first one of the handles 22 and a first block 82 of resilient material located between the load transmission element 80 and a portion 24 of of the frame 16.







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