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US 2003/0226264 A1Published application
Modular power tool
AssigneeBlack & Decker Inc.
InventorsMichael A. Zemlok, Keith Moore, Weston J. Van Wambeke
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Abstract
A modular power tool incorporates a modular drive system and modular handle set that is reversible for use with both a left hand and right hand configuration. The modular drive system and handle set of the modular power tool of this invention reduces the need for derivative circular saw designs by introducing common components.
Claims43
A modular power tool comprising:
- drive system;
- a housing defining a chamber for said drive system;
- a handle defining a through cavity, having a first side and a second side, said first side of said handle engages one of said drive system and said housing and said second side of said handle engages the other of said drive system and said housing;
- and
- wherein, said drive system, said housing and said handle are adaptable for use in a left and right hand orientation.
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A modular power tool comprising:
- a motor;
- a motor housing defining a chamber for said motor;
- a handle defining a through cavity;
- a gear case coupled to said motor;
- a guard assembly coupled to said gear case;
- and
- wherein, said handle and said gear case are adaptable for use in a left and a right hand orientation.
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A method for assembling a modular power tool, comprising:
- inserting a drive system through a cavity in a symmetrical handle such that said drive system is supported through said cavity;
- fastening a drive housing to said symmetrical handle;
- wherein, said drive housing, said symmetrical handle, and said drive system are coupled with a plurality of common fasteners.
A modular power tool kit, comprising:
- a plurality of different sized motors each including a mounting flange portion having a common mounting hole pattern;
- a gear case adapted to couple to each of said plurality of different sized motors;
- a handle having a motor opening adapted to receive each of said plurality of different sized motors therein;
- a left hand guard assembly and right hand guard assembly each adapted to be mounted to said gear case;
- and
- wherein said handle, said gear case and said plurality of different sized motors couple to said left and right hand guard assemblies in both a left and right hand configuration.
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A modular power tool kit, comprising;
- a plurality of different sized motors each including a mounting flange portion having a common mounting hole pattern;
- a gear case adapted to couple to each of said plurality of different sized motors;
- a handle having a motor opening adapted to receive each of said plurality of different sized motors therein;
- a guard assembly adapted to be mounted to said gear case;
- and
- wherein said handle, said gear case and said plurality of different sized motors couple to said guard assembly.
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A modular power tool kit, comprising;
- a motor;
- a gear case adapted to said motor;
- a handle having a motor opening adapted to receive said motor therein;
- a left hand guard assembly and right hand guard assembly each adapted to be mounted to said gear case;
- and
- wherein said handle, said gear case and said motor couple to said left and right hand guard assemblies in both a left and right hand configuration.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.