EP1920886A1 - Gewindesträhler mit universellen Verbindungsvorrichtungen - Google Patents

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EP1920886A1
EP1920886A1 EP07119119A EP07119119A EP1920886A1 EP 1920886 A1 EP1920886 A1 EP 1920886A1 EP 07119119 A EP07119119 A EP 07119119A EP 07119119 A EP07119119 A EP 07119119A EP 1920886 A1 EP1920886 A1 EP 1920886A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25F—COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B25F3/00—Associations of tools for different working operations with one portable power-drive means; Adapters therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B23/00—Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor
    • B24B23/02—Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor with rotating grinding tools; Accessories therefor
    • B24B23/028—Angle tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B55/00—Safety devices for grinding or polishing machines; Accessories fitted to grinding or polishing machines for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition
    • B24B55/06—Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
    • B24B55/10—Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
    • B24B55/102—Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided with rotating tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B27—WORKING OR PRESERVING WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES IN GENERAL
    • B27B—SAWS FOR WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; COMPONENTS OR ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • B27B9/00—Portable power-driven circular saws for manual operation

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  • the present invention relates to a chaser having a universal connection means to enable connection of the chaser with power units having different connection features.
  • chasers are known which are normally adapted for connection to a particular manufacturer type of power unit, the chasers being provided by a manufacturer of both chasers and power units. Each power unit has a particular connection arrangement. As a result the user choice of chaser is normally limited to one suitable for connection to their preferred power unit. Conversely if the user wishes to use a particular type of chaser, they must also choose a power unit suitable for use with that chaser.
  • a chaser in accordance with the teachings of the invention which comprises a universal connection means adapted to enable connection of the chaser with a plurality of different power units, each power unit having a different power unit connection flange and fixing members, wherein the chaser connection means comprises a receiver for receiving the power unit flange, a collar for engagement of the receiver and flange, and a bracket for fixing to the chaser and the power unit fixing members.
  • the invention therefore provides a chaser comprising a universal connection means in accordance with claim 1.
  • Advantageous embodiments are provided in the dependent claims thereto.
  • a chaser 1, 50 comprises a universal chaser connection means 2, 52 adapted to enable connection of the chaser with a plurality of different power units P.
  • the power units are of the type provided by different manufacturers which generally have various arrangements at the connection portion thereof.
  • the connection portion of a power unit P typically comprises a connection flange 30 having an outer connection or mating surface 30A extending outwardly from a proximal face 32 of the unit, and some arrangement of fixing members 31.
  • connection flanges 30 may have different diameters.
  • the universal chaser connection means comprises a receiver 3, 53 for receiving the power unit flange 30, a collar 4, 54 for engagement with the receiver and power unit flange, and a bracket 5 for fixing to both the chaser and power unit fixing member.
  • the collar 4, 54 comprises a variable circumference collar.
  • the collar may be movable and resilient or deformable.
  • the collar may comprise engagement members which are resilient or deformable. Two example collars are described in further detail below.
  • the chaser 1 comprises a receiver 3 having a substantially annular form and having presentation surface 3A that tapers inwardly from an opening 9 in a flange proximal face 3B in the direction of the head 20 of the chaser.
  • the collar 4 may be formed of a flexible material and is arranged for engagement between and with both the receiver 3 and power unit flange 30.
  • the collar 4 comprises an inner engagement member 6 for engagement with the power unit flange and an outer engagement member 7 for engagement with the receiver.
  • the inner engagement member provides a mating surface 6A which is provided in a generally c-shaped form, and in use is adjacent to the outer surface 30A of the flange of the power unit P.
  • the mating surface 6A does not define a closed ring in that jaws 6B are provided which enable a modification of the dimensions of circumference defined by the mating surface 6A.
  • the mating surface can be seated against a plurality of differently dimensioned power unit flanges 30.
  • the mating surface 6A is in intimate contact with the outer surface 30A of the power unit flange.
  • the collar 4 is essentially a deformable collar made from a flexible or deformable material such as rubber or some other material having similar properties. By providing the collar in such a material, the shape of the collar may be changed by the application of pressure for coupling and engagement with the receiver and power unit flange.
  • the deformable nature of the collar allows a changing of the circumference defined by the mating surface 6A such that it may be expanded or retracted depending on the dimensions of the component to which it is coupled.
  • the collar 4 comprises a plurality of flexible members 7 which extend outwardly from the inner engagement member 6 of the collar to define the outer engagement member or outer mating surface.
  • the flexible members 7 of the outer engagement member are arranged circumferentially spaced apart on the collar.
  • the flexible members are provided so as to be moveable or deformable against the chaser receiver 3.
  • Each of the flexible members includes an inner surface 7A that is integrally formed with the inner engagement member 6, a flex region 7B that extends outwardly from the inner surface substantially in an arc, and an outer surface 7C that is, in an undeformed state substantially parallel with the inner surface 7A.
  • a presentation of the collar to the receiver 3 causes the outer engagement member to move and flex inwardly towards the inner surface 7A thereof through contact with the presentation surface 3A of the receiver.
  • the collar may further include a number of strengthening ribs 8, located spaced apart at intervals on the inner engagement member 6.
  • the inner engagement member 6 is moveable and in this case deformable against the power unit flange 30. In this way the outer and inner circumferences defined by the collar can be changed as required to meet the requirements of the mating power unit flange and chaser receiver.
  • the power unit flange 30 is inserted into the receiver 3 with the collar 4 located therebetween.
  • the inner engagement member envelops and is mated against the outer surface 30A of the flange.
  • the receiver 3 tapers inwardly from the opening 9, and as the flange 30 and collar 4 are moved forward into the receiver in the direction D the collar 4 engages positively with the appropriate portion of the tapered wall of the receiver 3 through a flexing of the flexible members and also with the power unit flange 30 through a closing of the jaws of the inner engagement member.
  • the collar is deformable in two dimensions, the first dimension provided by a closing of the jaws and the second by the flexing of the flexible members, each being substantially 90 degrees out of phase with the other.
  • the outer engagement member 7 of the collar is resilient to the receiver and effectively moves or deforms inwardly as the flange and collar are moved further into engagement with the tapered surface of the receiver to provide a secure engagement between the collar and receiver face.
  • the inner engagement member 6 of the collar engages with the power unit flange 30.
  • the collar 4 is resilient so that the C-shaped form closes into engagement with the flange under the application of pressure on engagement between the receiver and the outer engagement member of the collar.
  • the collar 4 is designed and arranged so that the jaws 6B do not come into contact with each other in use. This is as a result of the dimensions of the collar chosen, the properties of resilience of material of the collar, and the arrangement of the inner and outer engagement members.
  • the use of the collar provides for a snug inter-engagement between the power unit and the chaser. Once this inter-engagement is achieved the two need to be maintained in position relative to one another. This is achieved by use of a bracket 5.
  • the bracket 5 in this case has a generally disc shaped form for interfacing with between the chaser and power unit so that in use a first back presentation surface 18 thereof abuts the proximal face 3B of the chaser, and a second front presentation surface 17 abuts the proximal face 32 of the power unit.
  • An inner side edge 19A of generally circular form defines an opening 16 for receiving the flange 30 of the power unit. Fixing members 10, 11, 12 and 13 protrude outwardly at the outer side edge 19B of the bracket.
  • the bracket 5 comprises support arms 15 which extend substantially at right angles to the front presentation surface 17 and located at the outer side edge 19B thereof.
  • the support arms are provided located opposite to each other near the top and bottom of the bracket, and are so arranged to embrace the connection portions 31 of the power unit therebetween.
  • the support arms 15 are desirably resilient and moveable or deformable to facilitate connection to the power unit as required.
  • the bracket 5 comprises a first set of chaser fixing members 10, 11 and 13 for fixing the bracket to corresponding fixing members provided on the chaser, and a second set of power unit fixing members 12 arranged for connection to corresponding fixing members of a particular power unit.
  • the bracket chaser fixing members comprise apertures 10, 11 and 13.
  • the apertures 10 and 11 are aligned to corresponding apertures 21 provided on the chaser and fixing pins, in this case screws 22 are secured therethrough.
  • the chaser in this case, further comprises a handle member 25 which is received in the aperture 13 of the bracket. The engagement of the handle member 25 in the aperture 13 provides for additional support and stability of the connection between the bracket and chaser, and furthermore advantageously facilitates dispersion of the load between the connected components.
  • the bracket power unit fixing members comprise apertures 12 provided on support arms 15 for connection to corresponding fixing members of the particular power unit.
  • the support arms 15 are passed over the connection portions at the top and bottom of the power unit so that the apertures 12 are aligned with corresponding one or more apertures 31 on the power unit, and a fixing pin or bolt is connected therethrough to secure the bracket to the power unit.
  • the support arms 15 may be resilient to facilitate a snap fitting connection to the power unit.
  • the bracket 5 may comprise a single second set of power unit fixing members suitable for connection to one type of power unit. In which case, the user may be provided with a number of alternative brackets 5 to enable fixing to different types of power units. Alternatively a single bracket may comprise a plurality of sets of power unit fixing members.
  • the bracket 5 may be formed as a single element, of a suitable material for example, a metal or plastics material. Alternatively the connection portions may be connected to the main body of the bracket during manufacture.
  • FIG. 5 an alternative chaser connection means 50 in accordance with the teaching of the invention is shown. Many of the components and feature are similar to the components and features described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4 above, and as such the same reference numbers have been used for similar components. The description of these features has not been repeated.
  • the chaser connection means 50 comprises a collar 54 having a c-shaped or snap ring form defining a spacing or opening between first and second jaw portions 54A and 54B.
  • the collar 54 is a variable circumference collar which is moveable such that the spacing between the jaws may be modified by exerting pressure on the collar to move the jaws relative to each other.
  • a fixing pin 57 may be provided for insertion through corresponding apertures 58A and 58B near the ends of each jaw portion for securing therethrough to maintain the ends of the jaw portions 54A and 54B at a particular spacing thus defining the circumference of the collar.
  • the collar 50 is useable in the same manner as the collar 4 for interengagement between a chaser receiver and a particular power unit flange.
  • the collar is similar to that of the collar 4 in that the circumference defined by the engagement surfaces may be altered as required to fit onto differently dimensioned chaser components.
  • the collar is different in the material from which it is formed is not a deformable material- it is typically formed from a metal material such as aluminium or the like- but it is moveable and that movement causes a change in the defined circumference of the collar.
  • the chaser 50 comprises a receiver 63 which similar to the receiver 3 comprises an opening 60 defining a substantially annular presentation surface 53A.
  • the receiver comprises a proximal face 53B which is presented to a back presentation surface 18 of the bracket 5.
  • the receiver 50 comprises a cutaway or opening 69 provided to enable access to the pin 57 which is used to connect the jaw portions 54A and 54B of the collar.
  • the other features of the receiver portion of the chaser 50 are similar to those of the chaser 1 and the same reference numbers have been used in the drawings. Description of these features is not repeated here.
  • the collar 54 comprises an inner engagement surface 55 for engagement with the power unit flange 30 and an outer engagement member 56 for engagement with the presentation surface 63A of the receiver 63.
  • the inner engagement surface 55 provides a mating surface defining a generally c-shaped form, which in use is adjacent to an outer surface 30A of the flange of the power unit P.
  • the mating surface does not define a closed ring in that jaws portions 54A and 54B are provided, the jaws are moveable to enable a modification of the dimensions of the circumference defined by the mating surface.
  • the inner engagement surface can be seated against a plurality of differently dimensioned power unit flanges 30.
  • the mating surface 55 is in intimate contact with the outer surface 30A of the power unit flange.
  • the outer engagement surface is configured to mate with the presentation surface 53A of the receiver.
  • the collar circumference may be modified by means of the pin 57 coupled to apertures 58A and 58B.
  • the circumference may also be modified by contact with the receiver mating surface 53A.
  • the collar 50 is designed and arranged so that the jaws 54A and 54B are normally biased not to contact each other. This is as a result of the dimensions of the collar 50, the properties of the collar including resilience and flexibility of material of the collar, and the arrangement of the inner and outer engagement surfaces 55 and 56.
  • the collar 50 is inserted into the receiver 63 between the power unit flange portion 32 and the receiver presentation surface 63A.
  • the collar 50 is sized such that on movement of the three components into engagement the collar moves so that the circumference of both the inner and outer engagement members 56 and 57 thereof changes.
  • the collar 50 may be manufactured of any suitable material for example a metal or plastics material. In particular the collar may be of Aluminium.
  • a power unit P and bracket 5 are also shown in Fig. 5, these components are similar to the power unit P and bracket 5 of Figs. 1 to 4 and the same reference numbers have been used for the same features. The description of these features has not been repeated.
  • the chaser having universal connection means has the advantage that it allows for the chaser to be connected to different types of power unit. This has the advantage of providing the user with increased flexibility. By providing a collar having a variable circumference, it is possible to modify both the diameters of both the outer and inner engagement surfaces and members of the collar, so that the collar can be used to mate a plurality of different power units with a chaser.
  • bracket arrangement of the universal connection means of the invention is designed to provide a positive secure and stable connection between the connected components.
  • the invention further has the advantage of reducing costs to the end user, by providing the user with the option of using the power unit of choice with the chaser.
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