Patent ID: 6105260
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
An adapter for removably coupling a saw to a tool, the saw including a tang portion having an aperture formed therein, the adapter comprising:a base member having first and second ends opposed along a longitudinal axis, first and second surfaces disposed in first and second spaced apart planes, respectively, the first and second surfaces extending between the first and second ends, a first opening extending from the first surface to the second surface proximate the first end, the first opening adapted to receive an axle of the tool, a longitudinal slot disposed between the first and second surfaces and extending between the first and second ends, the longitudinal slot adapted to receive the tang portion of the saw, a plurality of undercut bosses disposed to retain the saw within the longitudinal slot, and a second opening formed in the second surface and arranged to substantially align with the aperture of the saw when the saw is positioned within the longitudinal slot; anda spring-loaded retaining clip coupled to the second surface of the base member, the spring-loaded retaining clip including a tab removably receivable in the second opening of the base member and adapted to secure the saw to the base member.