Modular long handled tool component system
AssigneeMag-Lok Tools, Inc.
InventorsRobert C. Mouch, Charles Fallen, III, G. Ray Miller
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Abstract
An industrial long handled tool component system is provided having interchangeable tool heads, connectors, handles and grips. The novel connector system provides a polygonal locking bar concentric with a round outer reinforcing collar both engaged by a material connector insert and separated by plastic isolations seals. The novel connector promotes connection integrity and prevents joint movement. An alternate embodiment provides a connector system without the collar to save weight and manufacturing cost.
Claims19
A connection system for an industrial long handled tool comprising:
- a receiver comprising an interior surface and a first set of planar locking surfaces;
- a connector comprising an exterior surface adjacent the interior surface and a second set of planar locking surfaces adjacent the first set of planar locking surfaces;
- a pin, passing through and removable from the receiver and the connector;
- wherein the pin further comprises a locking screw connected to the pin by a tether;
- and,
- wherein the connection system releasably connects a tool head to a handle.
A method for connecting a removable tool head to a long handle comprising:
- providing a receiver, attached to a tool head, comprising a first axial alignment surface and a first rotation prevention surface;
- providing a connector, attached to a handle, comprising a second axial alignment surface and a second rotation prevention surface;
- inserting the connector into the receiver;
- inserting a locking screw through the receiver and the connector;
- and,
- inserting a retaining pin through the connector and through the handle.
A connection system for an interchangeable tool comprising:
- a connector, divided by an interior shoulder, comprising a first polygonal rotation prevention surface and an opening for connection to a handle;
- a tool head including a second polygonal rotation prevention surface in contact with the first polygonal rotation prevention surface;
- a sleeve between the first polygonal rotation prevention surface and the second polygonal rotation prevention surface;
- and,
- a first pin tethered to a second pin for releasably connecting the tool head and the handle to the connector, wherein the first pin passes through the first polygonal rotation prevention surface, the second polygonal rotation prevention surface, and the sleeve, and the second pin passes through the connector and the handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.