Variable dust chute for circular saws
US7526866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23D59/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a hand-held circular saw with an integrated dust collection system. Such saw may include an upper blade guard for protecting the user from a saw blade, the upper blade guard configured with a front region and a back region, the front region including a hollow channel to control the pathway of dust and debris and a dust collection system incorporated within the front region of the upper blade guard allowing dust and debris to be directed away from the user.
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