Universal accessory for oscillating power tool
First Claim
1. A combination kit comprising:
- an oscillating power tool comprising a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a transmission coupled to the motor and configured to convert a rotational motion at an input portion to an oscillating motion at an output portion, and an accessory attachment mechanism coupled to the output portion and having a clamping face with at least one projection and a central post; and
an accessory comprising a working end portion and an opposite rear end portion configured to be removably coupled to the attachment mechanism, the rear end portion including;
(a) a generally U-shaped opening open to the rear end portion, the U-shaped opening having a central portion configured to receive the central post and a rearward portion in communication with the central portion and open to the rear end portion of the accessory;
(b) a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, the first plurality of openings including a first radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 90 degrees to the U-shaped opening, a second radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 180 degrees to the U-shaped opening, and a third radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening; and
(c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening with each of the second plurality of openings having a substantially rectangular shape defined by a pair of substantially straight elongated sidewalls and a pair of substantially straight end walls, wherein at least one of the first plurality of openings or at least one of the second plurality of openings is configured to receive the at least one projection.
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Abstract
A combination kit includes an oscillating power tool and accessory. The tool includes a housing, motor, transmission to convert rotational motion to oscillating motion, output spindle, and accessory attachment mechanism. The mechanism has a first clamping face with projections, a second clamping face, and a central post. The accessory includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment adjacent the rear end. The fitment includes a generally U-shaped opening open at the rear end that receives the post, a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the U-shaped opening, and a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the U-shaped opening.
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20 Claims
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1. A combination kit comprising:
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an oscillating power tool comprising a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a transmission coupled to the motor and configured to convert a rotational motion at an input portion to an oscillating motion at an output portion, and an accessory attachment mechanism coupled to the output portion and having a clamping face with at least one projection and a central post; and an accessory comprising a working end portion and an opposite rear end portion configured to be removably coupled to the attachment mechanism, the rear end portion including;
(a) a generally U-shaped opening open to the rear end portion, the U-shaped opening having a central portion configured to receive the central post and a rearward portion in communication with the central portion and open to the rear end portion of the accessory;
(b) a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, the first plurality of openings including a first radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 90 degrees to the U-shaped opening, a second radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 180 degrees to the U-shaped opening, and a third radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening; and
(c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening with each of the second plurality of openings having a substantially rectangular shape defined by a pair of substantially straight elongated sidewalls and a pair of substantially straight end walls, wherein at least one of the first plurality of openings or at least one of the second plurality of openings is configured to receive the at least one projection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A combination kit comprising:
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an oscillating power tool comprising a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a transmission coupled to the motor and configured to convert a rotational motion at an input portion to an oscillating motion at an output portion, and an accessory attachment mechanism coupled to the output portion and having a clamping face with at least one projection and a central post; and an accessory comprising a working end portion and an opposite rear end portion configured to be removably coupled to the attachment mechanism, the rear end portion including;
(a) a generally U-shaped opening open to the rear end portion, the generally U-shaped opening having a central portion configured to receive the central post, a rearward portion with a pair of opposing side edges extending rearward from the central portion and open to the rear end portion of the accessory, and a notch defined in each of the side edges;
(b) a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, the first plurality of openings including a first radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 90 degrees to the U-shaped opening, a second radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 180 degrees to the U-shaped opening, and a third radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening; and
(c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening and circumferentially between adjacent openings in the second plurality of openings, wherein at least one of the first plurality of openings or at least one of the second plurality of openings is configured to receive the at least one projection. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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