Externally-powered strapping tool and a strapping tool assembly utilized therein

An externally-powered strapping tool, comprising:

• a strapping tool assembly configured to perform one or more strapping operations, said strapping tool assembly including a housing portion having a bottom surface, said strapping tool assembly further including a power transfer subassembly with a shaft portion, said one or more strapping operations performed by said strapping tool assembly including tensioning plastic, steel, or cord strappings, said strapping tool assembly further including a tensioner shaft operatively coupled to said shaft portion of said power transfer subassembly, and said housing portion further including a gear case member;
• an external power source operatively coupled to said strapping tool assembly, said external power source including a power generation portion and a first handle portion extending from said power generation portion, said first handle portion of said external power source being configured to function as a support handle for a user performing said one or more strapping operations with said strapping tool assembly, said power generation portion of said external power source including a drive component, said drive component being coupled to said shaft portion of said power transfer subassembly;
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• a coupling member configured to couple said strapping tool assembly to said external power source, said shaft portion of said power transfer subassembly extending through said coupling member and into said gear case member.