Dust collection attachment system for handheld power tools
US9687949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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