Patent ID: 8230607
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: B23B,B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A reciprocating tool comprising: a housing including a sidewall that defines a cavity; a spindle mounted for reciprocating movement with respect to the housing within the cavity, the spindle including a longitudinal axis and an end configured to receive a saw blade; a blade clamp mechanism actuator including a first member positioned within the cavity of the housing and a second member extending from the first member, the second member at least partially positioned outside the cavity, the blade clamp mechanism actuator coupled to the housing for movement with respect to the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein the spindle reciprocates with respect to the blade clamp mechanism actuator; and a blade clamp mechanism coupled to the spindle for reciprocating movement therewith, the blade clamp mechanism configured to attach the saw blade to the spindle, the blade clamp mechanism including,