Patent · US Active

Power tool with accessory change tool storage

US9656380B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
8References
20Claims
0Family size

Assignees

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 2014
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F3/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power tool includes a housing in which a motor is supported and an output shaft coupled to the motor that extends from the housing. A tool holder is secured to the end portion of the output shaft which is configured to releasably retain an accessory tool. The power tool includes an accessory change tool having a driver portion and a handle portion. The driver portion is used to install and remove the accessory change tool from the tool holder. The handle portion and the driver portion are configured to pivot into a folded position at which the handle portion is located adjacent the driver portion. A retainer assembly is incorporated into the housing that is configured to releasably retain the accessory change tool on the housing with the accessory change tool in the folded configuration.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.