Tool accessory mounting interface
US12194552B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignees
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27B19/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accessory for a power tool includes a mounting interface for detachably mounting the accessory to a clamping device of the power tool. The mounting interface is configured to permit the accessory to be used with a wide variety of clamping devices, regardless of manufacturer. The accessory includes a mounting portion having a spindle slot configured to accommodate a drive spindle of the tool and pin openings that are arranged around the spindle slot. The pin openings are configured to receive pins which are arranged around a spindle of an oscillating power tool. The spindle slot includes first linear portion, a second linear portion and a curved portion that is disposed between, and connects, the first linear portion to the second linear portion. The spindle slot is configured to contact the spindle of an oscillating power tool at a first location of the spindle slot.
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