Patent ID: 7077179
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: B23D,B25H

Abstract:
1. A workstation for mounting and operating a plurality of cordless power tools comprising: a substantially planar work support platform configured to support a work piece and a cordless power tool; a substantially planar swing arm pivotally coupled to the work support platform; a battery charging station coupled to the work support platform and configured to removably connect to an external AC power source, the battery charging station supplying DC power for cordless power tool operation; an on/off switch coupled to the battery charging station for regulating the flow of DC power to a cordless power tool; a safety switch coupled to the on/off switch for regulating the flow of DC power to a cordless power tool, both the on/off switch and the safety switch allowing a cordless power tool on/off switch to be safely disengaged when a cordless power tool is mounted to the workstation; a power block coupled to the safety switch for removably connecting to the cordless power tool; and at least one mounting plate removably coupled to the swing arm, the mounting plate configured to removably couple to a cordless power tool.