Portable hand tool carrier harness

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel design of portable hand drill carrier harness for use by workers in the construction industry. More specifically, the invention pertains to a cord powered or cordless drill carrier harness which combines a quick-draw drill carrying holster with a harness which fits about the torso of a cordless drill user. A drill carrier apparatus comprising: (a) a harness for fitting about the torso and over the shoulders of a person; (b) a portable tool carrier connected to the chest area of the harness; and (c) a mechanism which enables the elevation of the tool carrier to be adjusted relative to the elevation of the harness.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims Convention priority on U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 040,812, filed Mar. 31, 2008.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a novel design of portable hand tool carrier harness for use by workers in the construction industry. More specifically, the invention pertains to a portable hand drill carrier harness. The carrier harness combines a quick-draw drill carrying holster with a harness which fits about the torso of a hand drill user. The carrier harness can be used for holding portable hand operated equipment such as a portable hand drill, which can either be powered by a power cord or a rechargeable battery.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Over the years, in the construction industry, a large number of products have been invented which have made construction work less labor intensive and more efficient. Some examples are the retractable tape measure, the skill saw, the chop saw, the air pow...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]The invention disclosed herein provides a novel integrated, inventive solution to the various securement and ergonomic challenges that face a construction worker using a portable tool such as a cordless drill while working in various positions during the day. The invention bypasses problems associated with belt mounted drill holders which are cumbersome and awkward when attached to a tool belt carrying other tools. The invention comprises a central harness that is worn around the torso of an individual. In one embodiment, the open top drill holster is mounted on the harness in the middle chest area of the individual for efficient and ready access. The drill holster is hinged to the harness and is adapted to tilt forward when the individual leans forward or to one side. Gravity holds the drill within the open top holster. The holster is canted at a predetermined angle to the right or to the left depending on the handedness of the worker for ergonomic and convenient grasping and replacement of the cordless drill when not in use. In an alternative embodiment, the holster is replaced with a pair of curved hooks which support the portable tool.

Problems solved by technology

Such trades people experience frustration in constantly having to find a safe place to put down the drill when not in use.

This problem is particularly true if the worker is on a ladder.

In such situations, there is a risk that the cordless drill will fall off the ladder and break or damage something or hurt someone below.

Another problem is that dropped cordless drills often break and cease to function once they drop on a hard object.

There is a continuing problem that a tool such as a cordless drill, which is frequently used in the construction industry, must have a convenient and handy location to be placed when not in use.

A common problem with cordless drill holsters in the art is that they are modeled on a gun holster which is snugly secured to the body of the user so that it does not move.

This restricts its versatility.

This process is tedious and inconvenient and is soon abandoned.

The result is that when the drill is left unsecured in a conventional body mounted drill holster with securing strap, the drill falls free virtually any time the worker bends over or leans sideways.

Thus drill holsters that are secured to the body, and rely on conscientious use of the drill securement means, are not safe when the drill is not secured.

Another problem with conventional drill holsters available on the market is that they are usually designed to be secured to a tool belt worn by a worker.

However, due to the rising complexity of construction, as well as the requirements of increasingly technical trades, the conventional tool belt is usually cluttered with holders and tools and there is little or no room to accommodate a holster for a large portable cordless drill.

However, prior art describing chest mounted article carriers still suffer from the flaw that the drill holster must be snug against the body of the worker and the tool must be secured by a step or other mechanism.

Unfortunately, it seems that equipment designers seldom consult end users such as workers during the design or re-design process, nor are their concerns addressed in a comprehensive or integrated fashion.

This propensity to ignore the trade worker often results in a product that is inadequate in some fundamental way for the use intended.

Taylor is unsuitable as a holder for a cordless drill.

The holster is not adapted to pivot on the strap.

Other limitations of the related art will become apparent to those of skill in the art upon a reading of the specification and a study of the drawings.

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