Interchangeable implement system for power tools
AssigneeBlack & Decker Inc.
InventorsColin Dyke, Calvin Edleblute, William Lessig, Robert Meloni, John Vantran, Robert P. Wagster
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Abstract
A power tool system has detachable and interchangeable implements and driving sources. The interchangeable implements and driving sources use a housing having common mating interface to selectively assemble a power tool having the desired characteristics. A latch is used to hold a selected implement and driving source in functional engagement. An adjustable bale handle provides a comfortable and safe handhold for various configurations of the interchangeable implements.
Claims30
An attachment system for detachably connecting a interchangeable driven implement to a driving source that includes a power take-off accessible with respect to a main body thereof, the attachment system comprising:
- a housing for supporting said driven implement and for matingly engaging said main body, said housing having a pair of latch engaging members;
- a drive transfer associated with said housing and adapted for matingly connecting said power take-off to said driven implement;
- an implement mount for supporting said driven implement for movement with respect to said housing;
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- a latch for securing said housing to said main body, said latch having a pair of latching portions for engaging said latch engaging members and a grip for pivoting said latching portions relative to said main body,
- wherein said latch is adapted to be pivotally secured to said main body and swingable so that said grip swings over said housing to latch said latching portions onto said latch engaging members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.