One-handed power-tool accepting different kinds of batteries
OwnerMichael H Panosian, Joshua M Keelerinventors
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Abstract
Devices and mechanisms are disclosed for a simple ejection of the battery-pack from a power-tool with one hand only. The disclosed lock and release mechanisms primarily use one finger while the same hand of the user holds the power-tool. The claimed devices and mechanisms accept and eject two categories of batteries that either slideably attach to the bottom of the power-tool or are inserted into the handle of the power-tool.
Claims20
A power-tool with a handle and one set of electrical connectors that may be attached to two types of batteries, wherein the power-tool comprises:
- a battery lock-and-release mechanism actuated by a single switch or actuator;
- a single set of bidirectional electrical connectors, connected to a free end of the handle, for mating with batteries that attach to the handle from two different directions.
A power-tool having a handle that accepts either of a battery-pack and a magazine-battery and is operated by a single hand of a user, wherein the power-tool comprises:
- a battery locking and releasing mechanism;
- a battery release lever;
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- a single set of electrical connectors for mating with both kinds of battery units attached to the handle from a longitudinal or a latitudinal direction with respect to the handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.