The present invention generally relates to a tool attachment for power tool. More specifically, the present invention relates to a filing tool attachment for a reciprocating tool comprising an elongated bar having a first end with a locking mechanism adapted to securably attach to a reciprocating tool such that filing tool is driven by the motor of the reciprocating tool.
Hand filing involves intense manual labor and workman skills. The teeth of a hand file are formed so as to cut only during a forward pushing motion during which downward pressure against the work piece must be applied. If the correct amount of pressure is not applied, especially on hard materials, the movement tends to dull the teeth quickly. Conversely, applying too much pressure to the hand file tends to clog the teeth and break them off. It can be time very consuming and difficult for craftsmen to file objects down by hand. Additionally, when filing down different materials, an individual must switch from one file to another type of file, which can waste even more time. It can also be a hassle to transport these different tools from worksite to worksite. Therefore, there exists a need for an efficient means for easily adding or removing a file from a device.
The present invention contemplates a filing tool attachment that affixes to a reciprocating tool head such as a reciprocating saw or other elongated, handheld tool, whereby the reciprocating tool rapidly moves the filing attachment back and forth attached s supports sheet material along the upper end of the tool. Specifically, the filing tool attachment is attached within the tool receiving end of a reciprocating tool such that it creates friction with the treated surface for sanding with precise control over the file.
Many variations are contemplated, including a multitude of different filing attachments being attached to the reciprocating tool, such as mill files, joint round edge files, half-round files, needle files, and machine files, among others. It is not desired to limit the type of filing attachment that can be utilized nor is it desired to limit the specific type of reciprocating tool in connection with the device. Rather, it is desired to disclose a new and novel filing attachment for reciprocating tools that include a first end that can be securably be attached to a tool head.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of filing tools now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a filing tool attachment wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when filing an object using a reciprocating tool.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a filing tool attachment for reciprocating tools that allows blades, sanders, or any other device associated with a reciprocating tool to be quickly interchanged. The filing tool attachment comprises an elongated bar having a first end, a body, and a second end. The elongated bar includes a plurality of grooved teeth along the length of the body of the elongated bar. The first end of the elongated bar includes a locking mechanism adapted to securably attach the filing tool to a reciprocating tool.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a filing tool attachment for reciprocating tools having an elongated body having a front face and a rear face, wherein each face includes a plurality of grooved teeth configured to engage and cut material from a work piece. The cross sectional area of the bar varies in width in order to present a toothed surface, and provides a coarseness for each of the teeth. Each side of the filling tool attachment can be flat, round, half-round, triangular or rectangular, and the tooth configuration can coarse cut, bastard cut, single cut, double cut etc.
Another object of the present invention to provide a filing tool attachment for reciprocating tools wherein the first end of the elongated bar tapers to the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is disposed on the first end of the elongated bar, wherein the locking mechanism is adapted to securably attach to a reciprocating tool. The locking mechanism forms a curved end that is configured to hook onto the chuck of a reciprocating tool.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the filing tool attachment. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for filing objects by attaching the filing tool to a reciprocating tool. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
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In some embodiments, the filing too attachment 100 may be a rasp file with an arrangement of round cupped teeth. It is to be understood therefore that this invention relates to all variations of files, wherein these variation of files all have a common characteristic comprising an elongated bar 102 body of hardened steel having a first end 106 with a tapered hook 110 extending from the first end 106 thereof. Additionally, the elongated bar 102 includes a second end 108 having a spiked end. It is this common hand file with which this invention is particularly concerned, it being an object of this invention to modify such a file and thereby adapt it to a chuck of a reciprocating power tool.
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The first end 106 of the elongated bar 102 tapers towards the locking mechanism 110. The locking mechanism 110 is disposed on the first end 106 of the elongated bar 102, wherein the locking mechanism 110 is adapted to securably attach to a reciprocating tool. The locking mechanism 110 forms a curved end that is configured to hook onto the chuck of a reciprocating tool. The first end 106 further includes an aperture 112 adapted to receive a tool bit. In this way, the filling attachment 100 is coupled to a tool head that allows reciprocating filing on a flat surface where work pieces are fed into the file. The file teeth are angled so that material is removed on each down stroke of the tool.
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It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/010,523 filed on Jun. 11, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
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62010523 | Jun 2014 | US |