Accessory attachment system for an oscillating power tool
US9248562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/849
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accessory attachment system for a power tool having an elongated housing with a nose portion, an output shaft to which a cutting blade that oscillates through a small angle is attached, the attachment comprising, an accessory interface removably mounted to the nose portion of the housing and a depth guide attachment rotatably mounted to the accessory interface, the depth guide attachment further comprising a relatively thin body portion having a generally circular first opening with a center axis generally parallel to the output shaft, the body portion fitting on the accessory interface and being rotatable thereon and having a second circular opening transverse to the first opening center axis, a depth guide member adjustably mounted on the body portion and having an offset outer end portion, and a locking member configured to secure the depth guide member in a desired position.
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