Assembly for supporting at least one power tool

Abstract

An adjustable support assembly for at least one power tool for moveable and stationary assembly for engagement with a ladder in which the ladder has two parallel rails with a width therebetween, each such rail having an upper, lower and outer portion. The adjustable support assembly has a platform for moveable engagement with the ladder, a slideable assembly for movement upon the platform, and an engagement device for engagement of at least one power tool on the platform. The platform is expandable through an interconnected structure between the sides of the platform to accommodate varying widths of the ladder. The width of the ladder is between 12 and 18 inches, and preferably 13 and ¾ inches. A clamp or screwable engagement is also provided to affix the assembly to the ladder at a determined location for use of the power tools. The engagement device has a plurality of wheels for movement upon the each of the upper, lower and outer portions of the rails. The engagement device also includes a platform having at least two opposing sides, one of said sides affixed to the platform, and the other affixed to the at least one power tool, preferably screwably mounted. A multiplicity of tools are also provided for sequential operations upon a piece of wood, plastic or other material to simplify and improve the speed of the process of manufacturing.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of power tools and more particularly to portable adjustable devices that safely and securely and support at least one power tool at a height appropriate for use by, in this case, incorporating material and / or equipment commonly found at a worksite (e.g. ladders, saw horses, etc.) rather than traditional stands or tables while providing for a multiplicity of sequential operations and accuracy and convenience associated therewith. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The instant invention relates to a device used to secure and support power tools, and more particularly concerns a slidably mounted adjustable portable power tool support assembly which fits directly on material commonly found at a work site, such as a ladder, scaffold, etc. [0003] Power tools such as a table saw or drill press ordinarily incorporate various types of devices to raise the tool to a height suitable for use built-in to the tool itself, su...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a power tool support that can be adjusted to fit various materials and equipment commonly used in power tool use. It can be used with a ladder or other work surface and can be easily moved and positioned. The support is light but sturdy and can be made of lightweight materials. It can be attached to a ladder or used on its own. The support platform can accommodate different widths of the ladder and has a slideable assembly for easy movement. The engagement device has wheels for easy movement and can be affixed to the ladder or the power tool. The support also includes a multiplicity of tools for sequential operations and can improve the speed of manufacturing."

Problems solved by technology

Such power tools are typically quite expensive relative to those tools sold without such devices.

Also known in the art are devices which are themselves a platform for use with a power tool, yet fail to incorporate material commonly found at a work site in the creation of the work surface.

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