Patent ID: 6065373
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
A power tool holding assembly that supports a power tool and allows an operator to move the power tool to a desired position in three-dimensional space where the power tool is to be used, the power tool being a tool that performs a job on being given a driving force,the power tool holding assembly comprising:first direction guiding means for guiding movement of the power tool in a first direction and for holding the power tool stationary at a desired height due to pressure applied by a fluid that is introduced into the first direction guiding means from outside;intersecting plane guiding means which is connected in series to the first direction guiding means and guides movement of the power tool in a plane that intersects the first direction; andpower tool mounting means for mounting the power tool onto one of the first direction guiding means and the intersecting plane guiding means.