US-20260124734-A1 - Clip-Accessory Mounting System

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Abstract

In one embodiment, a power tool system includes a hand power tool and a baseplate assembly configured to be mounted on the hand power tool. The baseplate assembly includes a locking member configured to rotate about a first axis. The locking member is configured to rotate about the first axis between a first position whereat an accessory clip cannot be locked to the baseplate assembly, and a second position whereat the accessory clip can be locked to the baseplate assembly. The locking member is configured to flex a portion of the accessory clip away from the first axis as the locking member rotates from the first position to the second position during a mounting process thereby locking the accessory clip to the baseplate assembly.

Inventors

Jaime Moreno Terrazas
Jeremy Rubens

Assignees

ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251029

Claims (14)

1 . A power tool system, comprising: a hand power tool; and a baseplate assembly configured to be mounted on the hand power tool, wherein the baseplate assembly includes a locking member configured to rotate about a first axis, the locking member is configured to rotate about the first axis between a first position whereat an accessory clip cannot be locked to the baseplate assembly, and a second position whereat the accessory clip can be locked to the baseplate assembly, and the locking member is configured to flex a portion of the accessory clip away from the first axis as the locking member rotates from the first position to the second position during a mounting process thereby locking the accessory clip to the baseplate assembly.
2 . The power tool system of claim 1 , further comprising: a baseplate of the baseplate assembly, wherein the baseplate assembly is configured to be mounted to the hand power tool by attachment of the baseplate to the hand power tool, the baseplate including a locking port, wherein the locking member includes a locking plate and a locking arm extending upwardly from the locking plate and configured to extend into the locking port, the locking port is configured to receive a locking tab, of the accessory clip, outwardly of the locking arm when the locking arm is extended into the locking port, the locking tab is the portion of the accessory clip which the locking member is configured to flex, and the locking member is configured to flex the locking tab with the locking arm.
3 . The power tool system of claim 2 , wherein, the locking port is configured to receive the locking tab, including an outwardly extending locking lip of the locking tab, without flexing of the locking tab; and the locking port is configured such that as the locking arm flexes the locking tab, the outwardly extending locking lip extends over a portion of the baseplate.
4 . The power tool system of claim 3 , wherein: the locking arm includes an outwardly extending latching member configured to contact a sloped portion of the locking tab as the locking arm flexes the locking tab; and the latching member is configured to be positioned at least partially within an inwardly facing groove of the locking tab when the locking member is in the second position with the locking tab positioned outwardly of the locking arm.
5 . The power tool system of claim 4 , wherein: the locking plate includes a circular center portion configured to mate with a circular center portion of the accessory clip; and the locking plate includes an expanded end portion configured to mate with an expanded end portion of the accessory clip, such that when the locking tab is positioned in the locking port outwardly of the locking arm, the circular center portions of the locking plate and the accessory clip are mated and the expanded end portions of the locking plate and the accessory clip are mated thereby firmly orienting the accessory clip with the baseplate assembly.
6 . The power tool system of claim 5 , wherein: the baseplate includes a first plurality of dust ports; the locking plate includes a second plurality of dust ports; and the first plurality of dust ports and the second plurality of dust ports are configured such that when the accessory clip is locked to the baseplate assembly, the first plurality of dust ports and the second plurality of dust ports are aligned with a third plurality of dust ports of the accessory clip.
7 . The power tool system of claim 6 , further comprising the accessory clip.
8 . The power tool system of claim 7 , wherein the accessory clip is configured to couple with a tool selected from a group of tools consisting of: a curved detail sponge tool; a straight scraper tool; a sand paper sander tool; a detailer tool; a sanding block tool; a scuff pad tool; a pull scraper tool; and a wire brush tool.
9 . The power tool system of claim 8 , wherein the accessory clip is configured to couple with the selected tool using Velcro.
10 . The power tool system of claim 7 , wherein: the power tool system includes a scraper tool; the accessory clip is configured to couple with the scraper tool; the accessory clip includes a first mounting area including an anchor portion, a plurality of ribs, and a base support flange; the scraper tool includes a base portion configured to be positioned on the base portion of the accessory clip in the first mounting area, two support wings extending upwardly from the base portion and configured to be positioned against the plurality of ribs, a mounting hole extending through the base portion and configured to align with the anchor portion, a scraper blade extending downwardly from one end of the base portion, and a support flange extending downwardly from an opposite end of the base portion and configured to abut a portion of the base support flange in the first mounting area.
11 . The power tool system of claim 10 , wherein; the accessory clip includes a second mounting area including a further anchor portion, a further plurality of ribs, and the base support flange; and the scraper tool base portion is configured to be positioned on the base portion of the accessory clip in the second mounting area, the two support wings are configured to be positioned against the further plurality of ribs, the mounting hole is configured to align with the further anchor portion, and the support flange is configured to abut a portion of the base support flange in the second mounting area.
12 . The power tool system of claim 1 , further comprising: a baseplate of the baseplate assembly, wherein the baseplate assembly includes a support member pivotably mounted to the baseplate assembly by a pivot defining a pivot axis parallel to the first axis.
13 . The power tool system of claim 2 , the baseplate further comprising: a pivot; and a mating channel, wherein the pivot is configured to couple with a pivot member of a further accessory clip, and the mating channel is configured to provide a keyed engagement with the further accessory clip.
14 . The power tool system of claim 13 , wherein: the baseplate is further configured to form a latching configuration with the further accessory clip.

Description

This application claims priority to U.S. Application No. 63/715,259, filed on Nov. 1, 2024, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The disclosure relates to hand power tools and more specifically to hand power tool systems with multiple accessory tools. BACKGROUND Hand power sander tools come in various models to suit different applications. Such models include random orbit motion models and orbit motion models. Traditional sanders often use sanding plates attached to the main drive plate via screws, which is connected to the motor eccentric and flexible mounting arms. The sanding plates are used to modify the surface of a workpiece. Some hand power tools are configured to be used with different types of accessory tools in addition to sander tools. Changing between accessory tools requires detachment of one accessory tool and replacement with another accessory tool. In many systems, this process is cumbersome and can result in an unstable securement of the accessory tool. What is needed is a system which allows users to quickly and easily switch between different accessories. A system which ensures that accessories remain firmly attached during use, providing a reliable and safe operation would be beneficial. A system which allows various accessories to be quickly and effortlessly exchanged would be helpful. A system which enables stable and precise sanding would also be beneficial. SUMMARY In one embodiment, a power tool system includes a hand power tool and a baseplate assembly configured to be mounted on the hand power tool. The baseplate assembly includes a locking member configured to rotate about a first axis. The locking member is configured to rotate about the first axis between a first position whereat an accessory clip cannot be locked to the baseplate assembly, and a second position whereat the accessory clip can be locked to the baseplate assembly. The locking member is configured to flex a portion of the accessory clip away from the first axis as the locking member rotates from the first position to the second position during a mounting process thereby locking the accessory clip to the baseplate assembly. In one or more embodiments, the power tool system further includes a baseplate of the baseplate assembly. In at least some of these embodiments, the baseplate assembly is configured to be mounted to the hand power tool by attachment of the baseplate to the hand power tool. The baseplate in some embodiments includes a locking port. The locking member includes a locking plate and a locking arm extending upwardly from the locking plate and configured to extend into the locking port. The locking port is configured to receive a locking tab, of the accessory clip, outwardly of the locking arm when the locking arm is extended into the locking port. The locking tab is the portion of the accessory clip which the locking member is configured to flex, and the locking member is configured to flex the locking tab with the locking arm. In one or more embodiments of the power tool system the locking port is configured to receive the locking tab, including an outwardly extending locking lip of the locking tab, without flexing of the locking tab. In these embodiments the locking port is configured such that as the locking arm flexes the locking tab, the outwardly extending locking lip extends over a portion of the baseplate. In one or more embodiments of the power tool system the locking arm includes an outwardly extending latching member configured to contact a sloped portion of the locking tab as the locking arm flexes the locking tab. The latching member is configured to be positioned at least partially within an inwardly facing groove of the locking tab when the locking member is in the second position with the locking tab positioned outwardly of the locking arm. In one or more embodiments of the power tool system the locking plate includes a circular center portion configured to mate with a circular center portion of the accessory clip. In at least some of these embodiments the locking plate includes an expanded end portion configured to mate with an expanded end portion of the accessory clip such that when the locking tab is positioned in the locking port outwardly of the locking arm, the circular center portions of the locking plate and the accessory clip are mated and the expanded end portions of the locking plate and the accessory clip are mated thereby firmly orienting the accessory clip with the baseplate assembly. In one or more embodiments of the power tool system the baseplate includes a first plurality of dust ports, the locking plate includes a second plurality of dust ports, and the first plurality of dust ports and the second plurality of dust ports are configured such that when the accessory clip is locked to the baseplate assembly, the first plurality of dust ports and the second plurality of dust ports are aligned with a third plurality of dust ports o