Hand-held power tool having a detecting device
US6979155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/96
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand-held power tool having a housing and an open top tray attached thereto is disclosed. The open top tray is oriented generally perpendicular to a handle axis for carrying small magnetic objects therein. Additionally, the tray is provided with a magnetic portion for retaining the small magnetic objects when the handle is inclined from a vertical position. Thus, the present invention allows small magnetic objects such as tool bits, drill bits, and fasteners to be carried on the hand-held power tool for quick and easy access by an operator.
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