One-handed operation of a handheld field maintenance tool
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1. A handheld field maintenance tool comprising:
- a display; and
a handle coupled to the display and having a recess in a rear portion thereof such that when a user grips the tool with a single hand, the recess is configured to receive the user'"'"'s finger to facilitate gripping of the tool.
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Abstract
A handheld field maintenance tool is provided with features that improve one-handed operation. In one aspect, the tool includes a side strap to allow a technician to exert additional leverage on the tool during one-handed operation. Another aspect includes providing a recess on the rear of the tool'"'"'s handle to allow a firm finger-hold.
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9 Claims
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1. A handheld field maintenance tool comprising:
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a display; and
a handle coupled to the display and having a recess in a rear portion thereof such that when a user grips the tool with a single hand, the recess is configured to receive the user'"'"'s finger to facilitate gripping of the tool.
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2. The tool of claim 1, and further comprising a keypad mounted on the handle and sized to be usable with a thumb of a user the handle is held with a single hand.
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3. The tool of claim 1, wherein the tool has a weight that is less than about one kilogram.
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4. The tool of claim 1, wherein the tool has a center of gravity to balance upon a technician'"'"'s hand.
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5. The tool of claim 1, wherein the center of gravity is centered with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tool.
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6. The tool of claim 1, and further comprising a plurality of grooves in the handle to improve gripping of by a user'"'"'s hand.
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7. The tool of claim 1, and further comprising a strap disposed on the side of the handle.
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8. The tool of claim 1, and further comprising a radius section adjacent the display and handle to facilitate gripping by the hand of a user.
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9. The tool of claim 1, wherein the handle includes edge portions for engagement with a user'"'"'s hand wherein the edge portions constitute radius portions to facilitate gripping by the user.
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