VACUUM SHROUD FOR USE WITH DRILLING TOOLS
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1. A device, comprising:
- a body having an upper surface extending to a lower edge, the lower edge being configured to be placed against a work surface to form an enclosed cavity between the body and the surface;
a vacuum port extending from the body in fluid communication with the cavity,a drilling hole formed in the body, the drilling hole being configured to provide access for a tool to the work surface; and
a support structure located adjacent the drilling hole and defining at least a portion of the drilling hole, the support structure being attached to the body and being configured to contact the work surface and support the body against the surface, preventing the collapse of the body due to vacuum pressure.
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Abstract
A flexible vacuum shroud provides an improved seal to the work surface and allows for use on curved surfaces. The shroud incorporates support structures around the cutting tool hole which improve performance with different cutting tools and which prevent collapse of the shroud.
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21 Claims
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1. A device, comprising:
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a body having an upper surface extending to a lower edge, the lower edge being configured to be placed against a work surface to form an enclosed cavity between the body and the surface; a vacuum port extending from the body in fluid communication with the cavity, a drilling hole formed in the body, the drilling hole being configured to provide access for a tool to the work surface; and a support structure located adjacent the drilling hole and defining at least a portion of the drilling hole, the support structure being attached to the body and being configured to contact the work surface and support the body against the surface, preventing the collapse of the body due to vacuum pressure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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10. A method, comprising:
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selecting a shroud, wherein the shroud includes, a body formed from a flexible material, and a hole formed in the body; attaching a vacuum to the shroud; placing the shroud against a work surface; placing a tool against the work surface through the hole; and working the surface with the tool and removing dust and/or debris formed during the working through the shroud by the vacuum. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A shroud comprising:
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a body formed from flexible material, the body having an upper surface extending to a lower edge, the lower edge being configured to be placed against a work surface to form an enclosed cavity between the body and the surface; a vacuum port extending from the body in fluid communication with the cavity, a hole formed in the body, the hole being configured to provide access for a tool to the work surface; and a support structure located adjacent the hole, the support structure being attached to the body and being configured to contact the work surface to prevent collapse of the body due to vacuum pressure.
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