IP Library › Granted Patent US 11,958,180
Granted Patent B2
US 11,958,180 · App. 16/417,228 · Granted Apr 16, 2024

Rotary tool

Inventors: Benjamin A Gaddis (Clemson, SC); Jesse J. Jerabek (Easley, SC); Jacob F. Creasman (Anderson, SC); Clinton C. Thackery (Clemson, SC); Brian D. Mertel (Simpsonville, WI); M. Grayson Jacoway (Mauldin, SC); William C. Buck (Clemson, SC); Eric K. Frazier (Easley, SC)
Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
B25F5/029B25H3/003
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Patent No.
US 11,958,180
App. No.
16/417,228
Granted
Apr 16, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.

Claims (39)

1. A rotary tool assembly comprising;

a main body;

a motor disposed in the main body;

a power source coupled to the main body, the power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor;

a rotary tool attached to the main body, the rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor;

a first bit storage area disposed on the main body, the first bit storage area defining a storage cavity configured to receive a first bit, the first bit storage area being a drawer that is slidable between a first position in which the storage cavity is accessible and a second position in which the storage cavity is concealed; and

a second bit storage area disposed on the main body, the second bit storage area being a tray configured to receive a second bit, the second bit storage area including a cavity having a bottom surface underlying the tray, the cavity selectively accessible to receive a bit, the tray being movable to allow access to the cavity, the bottom surface of the tray including a plurality of stepped surfaces configured to position the second bit at any one height of a plurality of different heights;

wherein in the second position of the first bit storage area, the first bit storage area and the second bit storage area are stacked upon one another.

2. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first bit storage area and the second bit storage area is removably coupled to the main body.

3. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of apertures arranged on the tray in a plurality of groups.

4. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tray is removably coupled to a top portion of the main body of the rotary tool assembly.

5. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein one of the first bit storage area or the second bit storage area includes a cover.

6. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rotary tool further comprises:

a housing;

a spindle positioned within the housing; and

a slidable spindle lock switch positioned on the housing, wherein:

the spindle is caused to rotate when the spindle lock switch is in a first position, and

the spindle is caused to not rotate when the spindle lock switch is in a second position.

7. The rotary tool assembly of claim 6 , wherein:

the spindle comprises a locking structure, and

a portion of the spindle lock switch is configured to engage the locking structure for locking the spindle.

8. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:

a flexible member extending between the rotary tool and the main body, the flexible member operatively coupling the motor to the rotary tool,

wherein the main body includes a docking portion, and

wherein the docking portion is configured to receive the rotary tool in a docked position where the rotary tool is coupled to the main body, and the rotary tool is removable from the docking portion such that the rotary tool is operable while not received by the docking portion.

9. The rotary tool assembly of claim 8 , wherein

one or more apertures are formed in the tray.

10. The rotary tool assembly of claim 9 , wherein:

the tray extends along a tray axis, and

the one or more apertures are obliquely angled respective to the tray axis.

11. The rotary tool assembly of claim 9 , wherein at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures has a uniform diameter along a length of the at least one aperture.

12. The rotary tool assembly of claim 9 , wherein at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures has a non-uniform diameter along a length of the at least one aperture.

13. The rotary tool assembly of claim 9 , wherein the tray is removably coupled to the main body of the rotary tool assembly.

14. The rotary tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein

the rotary tool includes:

a spindle configured to be rotated by the motor about a spindle axis, and

a spindle lock switch disposed proximate to the spindle, the spindle lock switch being slidable along the spindle axis, the spindle being rotatable when the spindle lock switch is in a first position, the spindle being stationary when the spindle lock switch is in a second position, the spindle lock including a switch member formed of a first material and a locking member formed of a second material different than the first material.

15. The rotary tool assembly of claim 14 , wherein the spindle comprises a locking structure.

16. The rotary tool assembly of claim 15 , wherein the locking structure comprises a collar having a recess configured to receive a portion of the slidable spindle lock switch.

Assignments (2)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CREASMAN, JACOB F., LLP PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 050105 FRAME 0052. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CREASMAN, JACOB F.. Recorded Oct 30, 2019
From: GADDIS, BENJAMIN A.; JERABEK, JESSE J.; CREASMAN, JACOB F.; THACKERY, CLINTON C.; MERTEL, BRIAN D.; JACOWAY, M. GRAYSON; BUCK, WILLIAM C.; FRAZIER, ERIC K.
To: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
Reel/Frame 050876/0440 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 20, 2019
From: GADDIS, BENJAMIN A.; JERABEK, JESSE J.; CREASMAN, JACOB F., LLP; THACKERY, CLINTON C.; MERTEL, BRIAN D.; JACOWAY, M. GRAYSON; BUCK, WILLIAM C.; FRAZIER, ERIC K.
To: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
Reel/Frame 050105/0052 →
Continuity (1)
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