IP Library Patent Application 12813128
Patent Application
App. No. 12/813,128

DROP-IN ANCHOR

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App. No.
12/813,128
Abstract

An installation tool for a drop-in anchor includes a drill bit including a first end configured as a drill for forming a hole in a workpiece for a drop-in anchor. A tool sleeve is securable to the drill bit and includes a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the drill bit therein, and a tool tip configured to drive a plug of a drop-in anchor into an installed position to secure the drop-in anchor in the workpiece.

Claims (22)

1 . An installation tool for a drop-in anchor comprising:

a drill bit including a first end configured as a drill for forming a hole in a workpiece for a drop-in anchor; and

a tool sleeve securable to the drill bit including:

a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the drill bit therein; and

a tool tip configured to drive a plug of a drop-in anchor into an installed position to secure the drop-in anchor in the workpiece.

2 . The installation tool of claim 1 , further comprising a connection arrangement between the tool sleeve and the drill bit.

3 . The installation tool of claim 2 , wherein the connection arrangement comprises:

a slot in the drill bit; and

a protrusion at the tool sleeve receivable in the slot.

4 . The installation tool of claim 3 , wherein the slot is substantially j-shaped or z-shaped.

5 . The installation tool of claim 3 wherein the slot is disposed at a collar of the drill bit.

6 . The installation tool of claim 1 , wherein a second end of the drill bit is securable in a chuck of a rotary hammer drill.

7 . A method of installing a drop-in anchor in a workpiece comprising:

forming a hole in a workpiece with a first end of a drill bit;

inserting a drop-in anchor into the hole;

securing a tool sleeve to the drill bit, the tool sleeve including:

a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the first end of the drill bit; and

a tool tip; and

driving a plug of the drop-in anchor into an installed position with the tool tip thereby securing the drop-in anchor to the workpiece.

8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein securing the drill bit to the tool sleeve comprises engaging a protrusion of the tool sleeve with a slot of the drill bit.

9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the slot is substantially j-shaped or z-shaped.

10 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising securing a second end of the drill bit to a chuck of a rotary hammer drill.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 4, 2012
From: POWERS PRODUCTS III, L.L.C.
To: BLACK & DECKER INC.
Reel/Frame 028891/0209 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 16, 2010
From: ARMIENTO, ALAN J.; LA BARBERA, ROBERT
To: POWERS PRODUCTS III, LLC
Reel/Frame 024839/0375 →