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Dust collection attachment system for handheld power tools

US9687949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2010
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/207
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dust collection attachment system for use with a power tool having an elongated housing with a nose portion including a rotary output shaft. The nose portion is configured to have an accessory device mounted thereon, where the system includes a flexible dust hose attachable to the accessory device for removing dust and particles from the immediate area of the accessory device. The accessory device has a dust exhaust port for connection with the hose and a hose support removably attached to a rear end portion of the power tool opposite the nose portion thereof for supporting the dust hose The support includes a releasable mounting clasp on one end for attachment to the rear end of the power tool and a hose retaining clip attached to the mounting clasp.

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