Patent Application
20130192862
This application is related to the power tool and accessories described in commonly owned U.S. Patent Application No. 61/329,480, filed Apr. 29, 2010; U.S. Ser. No. 12/942,098, filed Nov. 9, 2010; and U.S. Ser. No. 13/044,811, filed Mar. 10, 2011, each of which is incorporated by reference.
The present disclosure relates to power hand tools and more specifically to a dust collection accessory for an oscillating power tool.
This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.
Power hand tools are provided in many examples for performing a wide range of tasks. For example, some power hand tools can include an output member that is driven by a motor and that couples with an accessory to perform a working operation onto a work piece. For example, some hand tools can provide various configurations for attaching cutting accessories, grinding accessories, sanding accessories, and the like. Some power hand tools are configured as oscillating tools that are operable to transmit an oscillating motion onto the accessory.
During the course of performing a working operation, a user may want to collect dust generated by the cutting, grinding or sanding accessory.
This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
A dust collection accessory constructed in accordance with an example of the present disclosure can include a clamp for coupling to a body of the power tool and a dust collection apparatus coupled to the clamp for receiving dust generated by the power tool.
According to additional features, the dust collection apparatus can include a first end configured to receive the dust and a second end configured to connect to a vacuum system.
According to additional features, the clamp can include a strap for coupling to the body.
According to additional features, the strap can be adjustable to allow the clamp to be coupled to the body at various locations of the body.
According to additional features, the dust collection apparatus can include a tube having a collection opening configured to extend proximate to a dust generating portion of the power tool.
According to additional features, the dust collection apparatus can include a pan having a wedge shape, a wider part of the wedge configured to extend proximate to a dust generating portion of the power tool.
An oscillating power tool system constructed in accordance with one example of the present disclosure can include a tool housing, a motor, a first mounting structure, and an output member such as a cutting accessory, a grinding accessory, a sanding accessory and the like. The motor can be disposed in the tool housing and configured to drive the output member. The power tool can also include a dust collection accessory comprising a clamp for coupling to a body of the power tool and a dust collection apparatus coupled to the clamp for receiving dust generated by the power tool.
An oscillating power tool system constructed in accordance with one example of the present disclosure can include a housing and a clamp assembly for coupling a tool accessory to the housing, a dust collection accessory comprising a clamp for coupling to the tool accessory and a dust collection apparatus coupled to the clamp for receiving dust generated by the tool accessory.
Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
It is desirable to add a dust collector to an oscillating power tool that can be coupled to a vacuum hose to remove dust, e.g., when cutting with a saw blade or when using a sanding accessory coupled to the oscillating tool.
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A dust collection accessory preferably includes a clamp 10 for coupling to a body of the tool 2. The clamp 10 preferably includes a strap or band 4 for coupling to a body/housing of the tool 2. The strap 4 is preferably configured to be adjustable such that the accessory can be coupled to the tool body at various locations along a length of the tool 2 and also at various radial positions about the body. The clamp 10 preferably also includes a collar 12. The dust collection accessory also preferably includes a dust collection apparatus 14 for receiving dust generated by the power tool accessory 20. As illustrated in
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A dust collection accessory preferably includes a clamp 40 for coupling to a body of the tool 2. The clamp 40 preferably includes a strap or band 42 for coupling to a body/housing of the tool 2. The strap 42 is preferably configured to be adjustable such that the accessory can be coupled to the tool body at various locations along a length of the tool 2—adjustable in the directions of arrows A—and also at various radial positions about the body. The clamp 40 preferably also includes a collar 44. The dust collection accessory also preferably includes a dust collection apparatus 48 for receiving dust generated by the power tool accessory 38. As illustrated in
Numerous modifications may be made to the exemplary implementations described above.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/560,998, filed on Nov. 17, 2011. This application relates to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/942,098, filed on Nov. 9, 2010; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/044,811, filed on Mar. 10, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/362,480, filed on Jan. 31, 2012; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/570,844, filed Aug. 9, 2012. The entire disclosures of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61560998 | Nov 2011 | US |
