Chainsaw holder

Abstract

A chainsaw holder has a holder body. The holder body includes a top hook portion having a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment forming a top hook portion opening, a cutter bar retaining portion having a proximal retaining portion end and a distal retaining portion end where the proximal retaining portion end is connected to the top hook portion, and a guard portion connected to the distal retaining portion end. The cutter bar retaining portion forms a bump out that extends away from the top hook portion opening where the bump out has a first slot and a second slot spaced and parallel to the first slot where the second slot is aligned with the first slot.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates generally to tools and accessories.[0002]Particularly, the present invention relates to a tool holder for portable power tools.2. Description of the Prior Art[0003]Tools are widely used in construction, maintenance, industrial facilities, and emergency situations. Some tasks require work be completed at elevated heights and are extremely time- and space-sensitive. For safety reasons, tools may be secured to relatively stationary objects such as people or structures such as buildings, vehicles, and equipment such as ladders or aerial buckets and the like. Previous methods for securing tools include holding tools in a receptacle or placing them on the floor of an aerial bucket while not in use. Previous methods can be improved by providing an apparatus to provide convenient access to the tool while preserving premium space for other critical functions.[0004]One approach of securing tools is disclos...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a chainsaw holder that can be attached to an aerial apparatus, such as an aerial bucket lift or ladder, to securely hold and access a chainsaw. The holder is designed to maximize space and provide easy access to the chainsaw while still being attached to the aerial apparatus. The holder has a unitary body with an inside and outside surface, a holder body width, and a holder body length that is greater than the width. The holder has a top hook portion with a top hook opening oriented parallel to the inside surface, a cutter bar retaining portion, and a guard portion. The cutter bar retaining portion has an entry portion with a second slot and an exit portion with a first slot that are aligned to allow the chainsaw to extend through. The holder can be attached to a variety of aerial apparatuses and is particularly useful in firefighting situations.

Problems solved by technology

In firefighting situations, such available space may be critical when the aerial apparatus is used for saving a person from a burning building.

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