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Universal quick connect system for a hole saw

US7824137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 2006
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/953
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed at a quick connect mechanism for mounting a hole saw to a tool comprising a hole saw; a mandrel having a first end for mounting to the hole saw and a second end for mounting to the tool; and a drill bit, assembled within the mandrel such that when the mandrel is connected to the hole saw, the drill bit being concentrically centered within the hole saw; a holder, mounted to the tool, for receiving the second end of the mandrel; wherein the second end of the mandrel includes quick connect means for easily mounting the mandrel to and releasing the mandrel from the holder.

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