Joint protecting member for combined fuel and handle unit

摘要

A combined fuel tank and handle unit for a motorized, handheld tool includes a substantially closed volume, a handle, and a joint between two parts of the unit. The joint protrudes a distance beyond the surrounding surfaces. At least one rib is disposed at a distance from the joint on the underside of the tool.

主权项

1. A combined fuel tank and handle unit for a motorized, handheld tool, comprising:
at least one handle; at least one substantially closed volume formed by two parts of the unit joined together, a protruding joint formed by the two parts of the unit, wherein the protruding joint extends longitudinally on an underside of the tool and protrudes a distance beyond surrounding surfaces of the underside of the tool; and at least one rib disposed on each side of the protruding joint at a distance from the joint, the at least one rib extending longitudinally on the underside of the tool and protruding a distance beyond surrounding surfaces of the underside of the tool, wherein the at least one rib protrudes outside of surfaces surrounding the joint, an amount at least equal to the distance that the joint protrudes beyond the underside of the tool, such that the at least one rib is configured to contact a log, wherein the protruding joint and the at least one rib form a recess in relation to a furthest protruding portion of the protruding joint and the at least one rib.