POLE-ATTACHED POWER TOOL SYSTEMS
Embodiments of a pole-attached power tool system, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pole-attached power tool system may include a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region; a handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; an electric motor disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; and a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor and the power tool to transfer power generated by the electric motor to a power tool.
1 . A power tool system, comprising:
a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region, wherein a longitudinal axis of the pole defines a longitudinal direction;
a first handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole and having a first gripping region;
a second handle, disposed proximate to the first end of the pole and between the first handle and the second end of the pole, having a second gripping region;
an electric motor disposed between the first gripping region and the second gripping region in the longitudinal direction; and
a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor to transfer power generated by the electric motor to a power tool, wherein the center of gravity of the power tool system is located between the mid-point of the second handle and the first end of the pole.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a power tool disposed proximate to the second end of the pole.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the drive member is mechanically coupled with the electric motor by a gear box.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the gear box is disposed between the first and second handles in the longitudinal direction.
5 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the gear box comprises at least one cam, gear, or shaft.
6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a gear box disposed proximate to the second end of the pole.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the pole has a length that is adjustable.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the pole has a length that is adjustable, and the center of gravity of the power tool system is located between the first handle and a mid-point of the second handle when the pole is retracted in length.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the pole has a length that is adjustable, and the center of gravity of the power tool system is located between the mid-point of the second handle and the first end of the pole when the pole is extended in length.
10 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a power source disposed or coupled proximate to a first end of the pole.
11 . The system of claim 10 , further comprising a battery disposed proximate to a first end of the pole.
12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the first handle is disposed between the battery and the electric motor in the longitudinal direction.
13 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the power tool system is adjustable between multiple configurations corresponding to different lengths of the pole and different distances between one or more components of the pole-attached power tool system, and wherein the center of gravity of the pole-attached power tool system is located between the first handle and a mid-point of the second handle when the pole is in a first configuration.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein when the center of gravity of the pole-attached power tool system is located between the mid-point of the second handle and the first end of the pole, the center of gravity is within six inches of the mid-point of the second handle, when the pole is in a second configuration different from the first configuration.
15 . The power tool system of claim 1 , wherein the drive member has a length greater than approximately 20 inches.
16 . The power tool system of claim 15 , wherein the drive member has a length greater than approximately 40 inches.
17 . The power tool system of claim 1 , wherein the first handle and the second handle are contained in a common handle housing.
18 . The power tool system of claim 1 , wherein the drive member extends through an interior of the second gripping region.
19 . The power tool system of claim 1 , wherein the first handle includes a trigger operable to commence actuation of the power tool.
20 . A method for manufacturing a power tool system, comprising:
providing a first handle and a second handle proximate to a first end of a pole, wherein:
the first handle has a first gripping region,
the second handle has a second gripping region,
the second gripping region is provided between the first gripping region and a second end of the pole, and
a longitudinal axis of the pole defines a longitudinal direction;
providing an electric motor between the first gripping region and the second gripping region in the longitudinal direction; and
providing a drive member within an interior region of the pole, wherein the drive member is mechanically coupled with the electric motor to transfer power generated by the electric motor to a power tool,
wherein a center of gravity of the power tool system is located between the mid-point of the second handle and the first end of the pole.