Power Tool Assembly With Integrated Tool Support Fixture
AssigneesRobert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
InventorBrady J. Groth
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Abstract
A tool assembly is provided with an integrated support fixture and assemblies for orienting the tool at different angles relative to a workpiece. A guide rail assembly is provided that defines a travel path for the tool slidably supported thereon. The support fixture is configured to support the tool assembly on a workpiece so that gravity can assist movement of the tool across the workpiece. The guide rail assembly is mounted on a miter plate that can be oriented at different miter angles relative to the support fixture. The tool may be supported on the guide rail assembly to permit pivoting of the tool perpendicular to the miter angle. Another assembly may be provided that permits pivoting of the guided rail assembly at an orthogonal angle.
Claims19
A tool assembly comprising:
- a tool having a working end configured to perform an operation on a workpiece;
- a support fixture for supporting said tool on the workpiece, said support fixture including;
- a clamping assembly configured for clamping onto the workpiece;
- a guide rail assembly mounted on said clamping assembly and including an elongated member defining a travel path for said tool across the workpiece;
- a carriage slidably supported on said elongated member;
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- a tool mount carried by said carriage and configured to support said tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.