AU2017100929A4

AU2017100929A4 - Tool Holder

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Publication number: AU2017100929A4
Application number: AU2017100929A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Ben Russel Lennox
Original assignee: Lennox Ben Russel Mr
Current assignee: Lennox Ben Russel Mr
Priority date: 2017-07-06
Filing date: 2017-07-06
Publication date: 2017-08-10
Anticipated expiration: 2025-07-06

Abstract

Abstract A tool holder for holding a rotary power tool having a rotating member, the tool holder including: a tool support member defining an internally tapered support formation configured for supporting at least part of a rotary power tool; and a mounting arrangement on the tool support member, the mounting arrangement configured for mounting the tool holder to an external surface; wherein the support formation extends at least across the width of the full diameter of the rotating member of the rotary power tool. cn0

Description

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TOOL HOLDER

FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool holder, and more particularly to a holder for holding an angle grinder or similar rotating tool.

SUMMARY

[0002] In one aspect, there is provided a tool holder for holding a rotary power tool having a rotating member, the tool holder including: a tool support member defining an internally tapered support formation configured for supporting at least part of a rotary power tool; and a mounting arrangement on the tool support member, the mounting arrangement configured for mounting the tool holder to an external surface; wherein the support formation extends at least across the width of the full diameter of the rotating member of the rotary power tool, in use.

[0003] In one embodiment, the mounting arrangement includes at least one magnet.

[0004] In one embodiment, tool includes a shielding formation that is configured to shield at least part of the rotating member of the rotating tool from inadvertent contact with an operator or some other article, in use.

[0005] In another aspect, there is provided a tool holder for holding a rotary power tool having a rotating member, the tool holder including a tool support member defining a support formation configured for supporting at least part of a rotary power tool; a mounting arrangement configured for mounting the tool holder to an external surface; and a shielding formation configured for shielding at least part of the rotating member of the rotary power tool when the rotary power tool is supported on the support formation in use.

[0006] In one embodiment, support formation extends at least the width of the rotating member of the rotary power tool.

[0007] This invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more of said parts, elements 2 2017100929 06 Μ 2017 or features, and where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 shows a top left front perspective view of a first embodiment of a tool holder in use mounted to an I-beam and holding an angle grinder; [0009] Figure 2 shows a top left front perspective view of the tool holder of figure 1 in use holding an angle grinder; [0010] Figure 3 shows a top left front perspective view of the tool holder of figure 1 in use mounted to an I-beam; [0011] Figure 4 shows a top right front perspective view of the tool holder of figure 1; [0012] Figure 5 shows a top left rear perspective view of the tool holder of figure 1; [0013] Figure 6 shows a front view of the tool holder of figure 1; [0014] Figure 7 shows a top view of the tool holder of figure 1; [0015] Figure 8 shows a top right front assembly view of the tool holder of figure 1; [0016] Figure 9 shows a top right front perspective view of a second embodiment of a tool holder; [0017] Figure 10 shows a top left rear perspective view of the tool holder of figure 9; [0018] Figure 11 shows a top right front perspective view of a third embodiment of a tool holder; [0019] Figure 12 shows a top left rear perspective view of the tool holder of figure 11; [0020] Figure 13 shows a top right front perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a tool holder; and [0021] Figure 14 shows a right side view of the tool holder of figure 1. 3 2017100929 06 Μ 2017

DEFINITIONS

[0022] For the purposes of this specification, the term “plastic” shall be construed to mean a general term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products, and generally consisting of a hydrocarbon-based polymer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Examples of a tool holder will now be described below with reference to the accompanying figures in which a tool holder is generally given reference numeral 100.

[0024] In a first embodiment shown in figures 1-8 and 14, there is provided a too! holder 100 for safely holding a rotary power tool 600 such as an angle grinder or similar, when the rotary power tool is not in use. Such rotary power tools typically include one or more rotating members 210, for example in the form of a cutting disc or some other working member mounted on a rotatably driven shaft. During use, the rotating members of a rotary power tool can become heated, and when the rotary power tool 600 is put down, the heated rotating member can create a fire hazard, or, if a person inadvertently makes contact with the rotating member, can cause a burn. Further, where the rotating member has a sharp edge, a person may accidentally cut themselves on the sharp edge.

[0025] The tool holder 100 includes a body 105, a mounting arrangement 110 for mounting the tool holder 100 to an external surface 500, and a tool support formation 120 configured for supporting a rotary power tool in a safe position.

[0026] The tool holder 100 includes a cowl or shielding formation 130, the shielding formation 130 being configured to shield the rotating member 610 of the rotary power tool from inadvertent contact by a user in use when the tool holder 100 is supporting the rotary power tool 600 on the tool support formation 120.The mounting arrangement 110, tool support formation 120 and shielding formation 130 are preferably each connected to the body 105.

[0027] The mounting arrangement 110 is configured for mounting the tool holder 100 to an external surface 500, for example on metal support beams 510 on a construction site, or any other preferably magnetic external surface. In the embodiments shown in the figures, the mounting arrangement 110 includes at least one or more magnets 112. Each of the magnets 112 is preferably secured within a recess 107 in the body 105 by suitable fasteners 114, such as screws, nut and bolt 4 2017100929 06 Μ 2017 arrangements, or rivets. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the magnets could be secured magnetically within the recesses. The recesses assist in preventing the magnets moving relative to the body, and thereby assist in preventing movement of the tool holder when it is secured magnetically to an external surface.

[0028] In the embodiments shown in figures 9 and 10, the mounting arrangement 310 of the tool holder 300 is configured as a pair of magnets 312 aligned side-by-side horizontally, with each magnet being received within a recess 307.

[0029] In the embodiment shown in figures 11 and 12, the mounting arrangement 410 of the tool holder 400 is configured as a pair of magnets 412 aligned vertically, with each magnet being received within a recess 407.

[0030] As alternative embodiments (not shown), a number of magnets with associated recesses can be provided as a mounting arrangement 110, and the magnets can be aligned in a wide variety of configurations. Furthermore, each magnet need not necessarily be received within its own recess.

[0031] In an alternative embodiment of a tool holder 200 shown in figure 13, the mounting arrangement 210 includes a pair of holes 216 configured for receiving fasteners such as screws, bolts, rivets or the like.

[0032] The tool support formation 120 includes a support member 122, shown in the figures as support plate 124. The support member 122 defines an internally tapered V shape 126, the V shape 126 being configured to guide the axle (not shown) of a rotary power tool 600 into position at the intersection of the V shape. The support formation 120 is configured to extend over the full diameter of movement of the rotating member of the rotary power tool. In an alternative embodiment, it is envisaged that other alternative internally tapered shapes can be provided, such as U shapes, concave shapes, or the like.

[0033] In the embodiments shown in the figures, the support formation 120 includes a pair of shielding plates 132 that extends outwardly from the edges of the support plate 124, and which are preferably securely connected to the body 105. In the embodiments shown, the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 together define the shielding formation 130, however it is envisaged that separate formations can be provided for each of the shielding formation 130 and the support member 122. 5 2017100929 06M2017 [0034] The body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 can be integrally formed, for example in a moulding process such as casting, injection moulding, rotary moulding, or blow moulding.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 can be composed of metal plating such as aluminium, steel, or any other suitable metal, and will be connected to each other by suitable fasteners 134 such as screws, rivets or the like. Together, the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 define a hollow between them into which the rotating member 610 of a rotary power tool 600 can be located.

[0036] In another embodiment (not shown), the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 can be pressed from a single plate. Two opposed ends of the plate can then be connected to each other with suitable fasteners such as screws, rivets or the like, to thereby define a hollow space 160 between them.

[0037] In another embodiment (not shown) a bottom plate (not shown) can be provided, so that the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 define a container. Such a container can be used, for example, to hold items such as nails, rivets, tools for the rotary power tool, or the like.

[0038] In another embodiment (not shown), additional side container formations can be provided that are secured onto any one or more of the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124.

[0039] In an alternative embodiment, the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the support plate 124 can be composed of plastic, and either be integrally formed as described above, or can be connected to each other with suitable fasteners or securing formations. Any suitable material could be used in the production of the tool holder 100, including wood, carbon fibre, glass fibre, or the like.

[0040] In use, for example when being used on a construction site, the tool holder 100 will be preferably magnetically attached to an external surface 500 on a metal beam. When a user has completed their operation of the rotary power tool 600, they will insert the rotating member 610 of the rotary power tool 600 above the internal V shape of the support formation 124, and then move it downwardly, so that the axle or shaft of the rotary power tool 600 is supported at the point of intersection of the V-shape. The rotating member 610 of the rotary power tool 600 will move into the hollow space 160 between the body 105, the shielding plates 132 and the 2017100929 06 Μ 2017 6 support plate 124, so that the support plate 124 extends further down than the edge of the rotating member 610, and the shielding plates 132 extend to the side and outwardly of the edges of the rotating member 610.

[0041] Once the rotating member 610 is moved into the hollow space 160, the edges of the rotating member 610 will be prevented from inadvertent contact by users, at least to the sides of the tool holder 100, by the shielding plates 132.

[0042] The appended claims are to be considered as incorporated into the above description.

[0043] Throughout the specification, including the claims, where the context permits, the term “comprising” and variants thereof such as “comprise” or “comprises” are to be interpreted as including the stated integer or integers without necessarily excluding any other integers.

[0044] It is to be understood that the terminology employed above is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The described embodiments are intended to be illustrative of the invention, without limiting the scope thereof. The invention is capable of being practised with various modifications and additions as will readily occur to those skilled in the art.

[0045] When any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. Recitation of ranges of values herein are intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value and each separate subrange defined by such separate values is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.

[0046] Words indicating direction or orientation, such as “front”, “rear”, “back”, etc, are used for convenience. The inventor(s) envisages that various embodiments can be used in a non-operative configuration, such as when presented for sale. Thus, such words are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.

Claims

1. A tool holder for holding a rotary power tool having a rotating member, the tool holder including: a tool support member defining an internally tapered support formation configured for supporting at least part of a rotary power tool; and a mounting arrangement on the tool support member, the mounting arrangement configured for mounting the tool holder to an external surface; wherein the support formation extends at least across the width of the full diameter of the rotating member of the rotary power tool, in use.

2. The tool holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting arrangement includes at least one magnet.

3. The tool holder as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the tool includes a shielding formation that is configured to shield at least part of the rotating member of the rotating tool from inadvertent contact in use.

4. A tool holder for holding a rotary power tool having a rotating member, the tool holder including a tool support member defining a support formation configured for supporting at least part of a rotary power tool; a mounting arrangement configured for mounting the tool holder to an external surface; and a shielding formation configured for shielding at least part of the rotating member of the rotary power tool when the rotary power tool is supported on the support formation in use.

5. A tool holder as claimed in claim 4, wherein the support formation extends at least across the width of the full diameter of the rotating member of the rotary power tool.