Power hand tool foot assembly
AssigneeCredo Technology Corporation
InventorsRamon Tam, Jaime Moreno, Christopher Weiland, Lee Eckert, Robert Pelisek
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Abstract
A power hand tool foot assembly includes a platform having an arch portion. A swivel lock is within the arch portion, with a mount connecting the swivel lock to the tool housing. A lever is pivotally mounted on the mount. When the lever is in a locked position, the swivel lock and platform are locked in place. When the lever is in an open position, the longitudinal and angular position of the platform and swivel lock may be adjusted.
Claims29
A foot assembly for a power hand tool of the type that has a housing with a greater lengthwise dimension than its width, the foot assembly comprising:
- a platform with a bottom planar surface around a substantial part of its outer periphery and a curved arch portion, said arch portion having at least one opening for use in attaching said platform to the housing;
- a swivel lock at least partially within said arch portion, said swivel lock having at least one opening;
- a mount passing through said arch portion opening and said swivel lock opening and connected to the tool housing;
- and,
- a lever pivotally held on said mount, said lever configured to lock said platform in place.
A tiltable portable jigsaw foot for a jigsaw of the type that has a housing with a lengthwise direction greater than its width and a reciprocating blade, the foot assembly comprising:
- a platform movable along the longitudinal direction of the jigsaw and tiltable relative to the housing, said platform having a generally curved arch portion, first and second openings extending through said arch portion;
- a swivel lock at least partially within said arch portion and having an opening therethrough, said swivel lock having a rear edge and a restraining arm engaging said arch portion upper wall second opening;
- a threaded stud passing through said swivel lock opening and through said arch portion first opening, said threaded stud removably attached to the jigsaw;
- a yoke removably held on said threaded stud;
- and,
- a lever pivotally held on said yoke and having an eccentric cam, said lever operable to cause said eccentric cam to hold said swivel lock in place, said lever having at least one locking formation for abutting said swivel lock rear edge.
A portable electric jigsaw comprising:
- a housing containing a motor;
- a reciprocating blade linked to said motor;
- and,
- a foot assembly connected to said housing and having:
- a platform with a bottom planar surface around a substantial part of its outer periphery and a curved arch portion, said arch portion having a first opening configured to provide longitudinal travel of said arch portion and said platform relative to said housing and tilting of said platform relative to said housing, said arch portion having a second opening;
- a swivel lock at least partially within said arch portion, said swivel lock having a slot, said swivel lock having a locking arm engaging said arch portion second opening;
- a mount passing through said arch portion first opening and said swivel lock slot and adjustably connected to the tool housing;
- and
- a lever pivotally held on said mount, said lever configured to lock said platform in place.
A power tool foot assembly for a power hand tool of the type that has a housing, the foot including:
- a platform having an arch portion, said arch portion having at least one opening therethrough, said platform configured for adjusting the level angle relative to the housing;
- a stud passing through said arch portion opening and releasably connected to the tool housing, a yoke removably held on said stud;
- and,
- a lever pivotally mounted on said yoke, said lever configured to lock said platform in place at a desired level angle.
A tiltable power hand tool foot assembly for a power tool of the type that has a housing with a locking extension, the foot including:
- a platform adjustably connected to the tool housing and configured to travel in a first lengthwise direction and in a second direction around a lengthwise axis of the tool;
- and,
- a substantially planar angle guide connected to said platform, said angle guide having a plurality of guide openings therethrough selectively engageable with the tool locking extension.
An electric jigsaw comprising:
- a housing containing a motor;
- a reciprocating blade linked to said motor;
- and,
- a foot assembly adjustably attached to said housing, said foot assembly having a blade engaging roller that is selectively movable into engagement with said reciprocating blade.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.