WO2007118296A1 - Etui apte à etre monte sur une ceinture pour tenir un outil électrique - Google Patents

Etui apte à etre monte sur une ceinture pour tenir un outil électrique Download PDF

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WO2007118296A1
WO2007118296A1 PCT/CA2006/000586 CA2006000586W WO2007118296A1 WO 2007118296 A1 WO2007118296 A1 WO 2007118296A1 CA 2006000586 W CA2006000586 W CA 2006000586W WO 2007118296 A1 WO2007118296 A1 WO 2007118296A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
    • B25H3/006—Storage means specially adapted for one specific hand apparatus, e.g. an electric drill
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A45F5/021—Fastening articles to the garment to the belt
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F41C33/0245—Skeleton-holsters, e.g. contacting only a minimal part of the small arm, e.g. contacting the muzzle, ejection port, chamber, trigger guard or hammer
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F41C33/04—Special attachments therefor
    • F41C33/041—Special attachments therefor for connecting a holster to a belt, webbing or other object
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A45F2200/0575—Portable tools

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  • This application relates to a holster for holding a power tool, such as corded or cord-less screw gun or drill.
  • Screw guns and drills are commonly used in the construction trade for driving screw fasteners and the like.
  • Such guns are typically L-shaped and comprise a tool body having a barrel at one end for mounting removable metal screw driving or drill bits and a handle at the other end for holding the tool and actuating a trigger.
  • the metal bits are maintained in the barrel by magnetic forces to enable quick bit loading and replacement.
  • a holster for holding a power tool comprising a mount securable to a support surface, such as a belt, and a tool clip shaped to securely engage the tool.
  • the tool clip is releasably and securely connectable to the mount.
  • the tool remains operable when coupled to the tool clip.
  • the clip may surround a portion of the tool body without obstructing the tool handle and barrel.
  • the tool clip may comprise a plurality of U-shaped members configured to match the size and shape of the power tool body.
  • the mount defines a slot and the tool clip comprises a tongue which is releasably insertable into the slot.
  • the tool clip comprises a tongue which is releasably insertable into the slot.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded, isometric view of the applicant's holster for mounting a power tool on a user's belt.
  • Figure 2 is a front view of the power tool of Figure 1 in the stowed position showing the tool clip and belt mount of the holster coupled together.
  • Figure 3 is an exploded, side view showing the tool clip decoupled from the belt mount of the holster.
  • Figure 4 is a side elevational view showing the tool clip locked in the stowed position with the belt omitted for clarity.
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view of an alterative configuration of the tool clip.
  • Figure 6 is an isometric view of a further alternative config- uration of the tool clip.
  • Figure 7 is an isometric view of a further alternative configuration of the tool clip.
  • Figure 8 is an isometric view of a further alternative configuration of the tool clip. Description
  • This application relates to a belt-mountable holster 10 for holding a tool 12, such as a corded or cord-less screw gun or drill gun.
  • Holster 10 includes a first frame element or belt mount 14, which is mountable on a user's belt 16 or other support surface, and a second frame element or tool clip 18 which is configured to securely engage tool 12.
  • tool clip 18 is releasably and securely connectable to belt mount 14.
  • tool 12 includes a body portion 20 having a first end 22 and a second end 24 (Figure 3).
  • a handle 26 extends laterally from first end 22.
  • a barrel 26 extends longitudinally from body portion 20.
  • Barrel 26 may be configured for holding screw driving bits, drill bits or the like (not shown).
  • Many tools 12 have magnetic barrels 26 for holding metal bits by magnetic forces.
  • belt mount 14 includes an elongated support member 30 which is releasably secured to belt 16 by a pair of spaced-apart fastening tabs 32.
  • Each tab 32 includes an elon- gated portion 33 which engages an inner surface of belt 16.
  • one of the tabs 32 includes a hook 34 at an end remote from support member 30 for engaging a lower surface of belt 16.
  • many other means for releasably securing belt mount 14 to a user's belt 16 or other support surface may be envisioned.
  • Belt mount 14 further includes a shoulder 36 extending laterally from support member 30 and defining a slot 38 therebetween.
  • shoulder 36 has an angled notch 40 formed in an upper edge thereof.
  • a lower portion of slot 38 is defined between an elongated central tab 42, which extends downwardly from support member 30 outwardly of belt 16, and a cage 44 disposed be- neath shoulder 36.
  • Cage 44 is comprised of a plurality of frame members 46 which extend from shoulder 36 and/ or tab 42.
  • Tool clip 18 is configured to securely engage body portion
  • tool clip 18 includes a first generally U-shaped element 47 consisting of a pair of spaced-apart longitudinally extending members 48 which are connected at one end thereof by a curved portion 50. Members 48 are connected at the other end thereof by a second U- shaped element 52 which extends laterally in a plane generally perpendicular to first element 47.
  • the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 - 3 also includes a third U-shaped element 54 extending laterally from members 48 in a direction opposite second element 52 at a location proximate curved portion 50 ( Figure 1).
  • third U-shaped element 54 extends laterally from members 48 at an oblique angle which matches the angle of notch 40 formed in shoulder 36 ( Figure 1), as described further below.
  • a tongue 56 extends downwardly from element 54 in a longitudinal plane generally parallel to members 48.
  • tool clip 18 is configured to securely engage tool 12.
  • the curved portion 50 of first U-shaped element 47 is configured to engage end 22 of tool body portion 20 while second U-shaped element 52 engages a surface of tool body portion 20 proximate end 24 and third U-shaped element 54 engages an opposite surface of tool body portion 20 proximate end 22.
  • Members 48 extend longitudinally on opposite sides of body portion 20 (i.e. members 48 are spaced-apart a distance slightly wider than body portion 20).
  • tool 12 may be used in the usual manner with tool clip 18 engaged thereto. Since the engagement is secure, tool clip 18 will not loosen or vibrate during normal operation of tool 12. While clip 18 is configured to securely engage tool 12, it may be readily disengaged from tool 12 when desired.
  • tool clip 18 may vary to suit the shape and dimensions of different power tools manufactured by different tool companies (such as DeWaIt, Black & Decker, Skil, Ryobi etc.).
  • Figures 5 - 8 illustrate several possible alternative configurations of tool clip 18 adapted to engage tools 12 having varying sizes and shapes.
  • tool clip 18 may include spaced, multiple curved portions 50 for securely engaging end 22 of tool body 20 as shown in Figure 5.
  • portions 50 are joined together by frame members 58.
  • curved portion(s) 50 may extend in a plane intersecting rather than parallel to longitudinal members 48, as shown in Figure 8.
  • third U-shaped element 54 is omitted and tongue 56 is mounted directly on a longitudinal member 48 or a frame member 60 or other flange extending therefrom.
  • tongue 56 may be disposed at different longitudinal locations on longitudinal members 48. Many other variations are also possible without departing from the invention.
  • belt mount 14 and tool clip 18 may be releasably coupled together to conveniently stow tool 12 in holster 10 when it is not in use. This is achieved by inserting tongue 56 of tool clip 18 into the slot 38 defined by belt mount 14. Once tongue 56 is fully inserted, the lower portion thereof is captured within cage 44 and the upper portion thereof is captured within notch 40. As indicated above, the angle of third U-shaped member 54 adjacent the upper portion of tongue 56 ( Figure 3) may be configured to match the angle of notch 40 ( Figure 1). This helps to restrain movement of tool clip 18 relative to belt mount 14 when tool 12 is in the stowed position, with tool barrel 28 pointing downwardly and tool handle 26 extending rearwardly ( Figure 2). Tool 12 may be quickly and easily withdrawn from holster 10 by lifting tool handle 26 upwardly, thus withdrawing tongue 56 from slot 38.
  • Holster 10 may be conveniently worn by construction workers or others requiring quick and frequent use of a power tool 12.
  • first belt mount 14 is securely mounted on the user's belt 16 and tool clip 18 is securely coupled to body 20 of tool 12 as described above.
  • tool clip 18 is releasably coupled to belt mount 14 as described above. This permits the user to use both of his or her hands to perform other tasks while keeping tool 12 close at hand.
  • Tool 12 may be quickly and easily withdrawn from holster 10 by gripping tool handle 26 and lifting it upwardly. This disengages tool clip 18 from belt mount 14 as tongue 56 is withdrawn from slot 38.
  • tool 12 may be used in the normal fashion with tool clip 18 attached (i.e. clip 18 does not impede normal operation of tool 12 or substantially vibrate relative to tool 12). After use, tool 12 may be quickly re-stowed in belt-mountable holster 10. Since tool 12 may be easily stowed and withdrawn from holster 10, the risk of dropping tool 12 or disengaging magnetic bits mounted on tool barrel 28 is lessened.
  • tool clips 18 having different shapes and configurations can be employed for engaging tools 12 having different shapes and sizes.
  • Figures 5 - 8 show several different possible configurations of clip 18 by way of illustration. All of the different configurations are designed to releasably and securely engage belt mount 14. That is, in one embodiment of the invention, the user may purchase a single belt mount 14 and a series of different clips 18 for engaging different power tools 12. In this embodiment, the different clips 18 (and corresponding power tools 12) may be coupled interchangeably to belt mount 14 depending upon the construction tasks undertaken by the user.
  • belt mount 14 as described above is designed for engaging a tool belt or the like slung around a user's waist, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that mount 14 could be secured to an article of clothing worn by a user or some other support surface.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un étui apte à être monté sur une ceinture pour tenir un outil électrique, tel qu'une visseuse ou une perceuse. L'étui comprend une monture de ceinture et un étrier qui peuvent être couplés de façon détachable et sûre. La monture de ceinture est apte à être montée de façon sûre sur la ceinture de l'utilisateur. L'étrier est configuré pour engager de façon sûre une partie externe du corps de l'outil électrique. Dans un mode de réalisation, l'étrier comprend une languette apte à être introduite de façon détachable dans une fente formée sur la monture de ceinture pour coupler de façon sûre le premier et le second élément de cadre. L'étui peut être utilisé pour attacher commodément un outil électrique à la taille d'un utilisateur lorsque l'outil n'est pas en utilisation. Lorsque l'outil électrique est retiré de l'étui pour être utilisé, l'étrier reste couplé à l'outil sans bloquer ni gêner son fonctionnement normal.
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