Tool attachment system
AssigneeMilwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
InventorsAaron S. Blumenthal, Jason D. Thurner, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Abstract
A tool attachment system is provided. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device and a receiver that cooperate to lock or secure, for example, a bag or pouch. When the tool attachment device is coupled to the receiver, a locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver in a locked position. To remove the tool attachment device, a user applies a force to a button to cause the tool attachment device to disengage from the receiver.
Claims20
A tool attachment system, comprising:
- a receiver comprising a channel;
- and
- a tool attachment device removably coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device comprising:
- a body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side;
- a wall coupled and extending away from the first side of the body;
- a locking mechanism coupled to the wall and configured to engage with the channel;
- and
- an actuator positioned below the locking mechanism along the second side of the body;
- wherein the actuator is configured to move the locking mechanism to an unlocked position when a force is applied to the actuator in a designated direction;
- wherein, when in a locked position, the locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device against translational movement relative to the receiver;
- and
- wherein, when in the unlocked position, the locking mechanism allows translational movement of the tool attachment device relative to the receiver such that the tool attachment device is configured to move in the designated direction to release from the receiver.
A tool attachment system, comprising:
- a receiver configured to be worn by a user;
- and
- a tool attachment device coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device comprising:
- a locking mechanism that locks the tool attachment device to the receiver, when in a locked position;
- and
- an actuator configured to move the locking mechanism into an unlocked position;
- wherein, when in the unlocked position, the locking mechanism allows translational movement of the tool attachment device relative to the receiver;
- and
- wherein, when in the locked position, the tool attachment device is rotatable about an axis generally perpendicular to the receiver.
A tool attachment system, comprising:
- a tool attachment device comprising a disk and a pin;
- a receiver releasably coupled to the tool attachment device, the receiver comprising:
- a body configured to receive the disk;
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- a hole configured to receive the pin;
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- an actuator positioned at least in part between the receiver and the tool attachment device, the actuator comprising a slot;
- wherein, when in a locked position, the pin passes through the slot and engages the hole such that the tool attachment device is secured against translational movement relative to the receiver;
- and
- wherein, the actuator is configured to move the tool attachment device to an unlocked position when a force is applied to the actuator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.