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Power tool apparatus and a method of use of the same

US11117286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2018
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H1/0057
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The current invention provides apparatus and a method for use with a drill bit to form a hole in a workpiece, said apparatus including a clamping means to clamp a workpiece in which the hole is to be formed in position with the apparatus, a drill bit holder assembly and drive means for rotating the drill bit and moving the same into the workpiece so as to drill the hole at a required angle and depth into the workpiece. Typically the depth of the hole is set in relation to the thickness of the workpiece which is clamped in position at that time and the apparatus includes a first part which is held by a first hand of the user and movable by the user with respect to a second part which is held by a second hand of the user and the relative movement is translated into movement of the drill bit holder to move the rotating drill bit into the workpiece.

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