Portable magnetic positioning tool
OwnerWill Harris, Gerald L. Dasbachinventors
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state.
Claims20
A portable tool for performing work on a work piece, comprising:
- a frame;
- a support member extending from the frame;
- at least one extendable member disposed on the support member, wherein the extendable member is adapted to move in a linear direction;
- and
- at least one magnet disposed on the frame, wherein the magnet has at least one contact side that is switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state, and wherein the magnet comprises a housing, at least two permanent magnets disposed within the housing, and a switch extending from the housing for causing relative rotation of the permanent magnets.
A method for performing work on a work piece, comprising:
- positioning a portable tool on or adjacent to a work surface to be worked, the tool comprising:
- a frame;
- a support member extending from the frame;
- at least one extendable member disposed on the support member, wherein the extendable member is adapted to move in a linear direction;
- and
- at least one magnet disposed on the frame, wherein the magnet has at least one contact side that is switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state, and wherein the magnet comprises a housing, at least two permanent magnets disposed within the housing, and a switch extending from the housing for causing relative rotation of the permanent magnets.
A portable tool for performing work on a work piece, comprising:
- a frame;
- a support member disposed between a first end and a second end of the frame and extending therefrom, wherein the support member is linearly adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the frame between the first and second thereof;
- at least one extendable member disposed on the support member, wherein the extendable member is adapted to move in a linear direction, and wherein the extendible member comprises a drill bit that is rotatable by an electric motor;
- and
- at least one magnet disposed on the frame, wherein the magnet has at least one contact side that is switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state, and wherein the magnet comprises a housing, at least two permanent magnets disposed within the housing, and a switch extending from the housing for causing relative rotation of the permanent magnets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.