Tool Attachment System

Abstract

This invention provides a tool attachment system. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device and a receiver, the tool attachment device and the receiver cooperating to lock or secure, for example, a bag or pouch. When the tool attachment device is attached to the receiver, a locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver in a locked position. To remove the tool attachment device, the user applies force to a button to disengage the tool attachment device from the receiver.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese invention patent application filed by Miwage Power Tools Co., Ltd. on February 11, 2020, entitled "Tool Attachment System", with application number 202080011001.X.

[0002] Cross-referencing of related patent applications

[0003] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 804,547, filed February 12, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0004] This invention generally relates to the field of tools. Background Technology

[0005] The present invention specifically relates to a system for removably attaching articles to a belt (such as a tool belt) and / or a work site location. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a tool attachment system. The tool attachment system has a receiver configured to attach to a tool strap and a tool attachment device. The tool attachment device has a locking mechanism and is removably coupled to the receiver. When the locking mechanism is in a locked position, the locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver. An actuator is also coupled to the tool attachment device. When a force is applied to the actuator, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, and the force disengages the tool attachment device from the receiver.

[0007] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a tool attachment system. The tool attachment system has a tool attachment device and a receiver. The tool attachment device includes a disc and a locking pin. The receiver has a channel, a hole, and an actuator. The channel engages the disc of the tool attachment device to secure the tool attachment device to the receiver. The hole receives the locking pin and prevents lateral movement of the tool attachment device relative to the receiver. The actuator has a button and a post coupled to the button. The post has an angled surface and a slot that receives the locking pin such that the locking pin, in a locked position, passes through the slot to the hole. When the tool attachment device is attached to the receiver, the locking pin is received in the hole of the receiver and the tool attachment device is locked in the receiver. When force is applied to the button of the actuator, the angled surface of the post on the actuator generates a force on the locking pin, which is transverse to the force on the button and moves the locking pin out of the hole of the receiver to an unlocked position.

[0008] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a tool attachment system having a tool attachment device and a receiver. The tool attachment device has a body, a disc, and a locking pin. The body forms an upper wall and is attached to a pouch. The disc extends outward from the upper wall. The locking pin extends through the disc. The receiver has a channel, an overhanging flange, and a hole. The channel engages with the disc of the tool attachment device. The overhanging flange captures the disc within the channel. The hole receives the locking pin in a locked position. The actuator has a button and a post. The post has an angled surface and an angled slot that receives the locking pin such that the locking pin passes through the slot to the hole in the locked position. When the tool attachment device is attached to the receiver, the locking pin is received in the hole of the receiver and the tool attachment device is locked in the receiver. When force is applied to the button of the actuator, the angled slot of the post on the actuator generates a force on the locking pin, which is transverse to the force on the button and moves the locking pin out of the hole of the receiver to an unlocked position.

[0009] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a tool attachment system. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device configured as a support pouch or tool holder. The tool attachment system includes a receiver configured to attach to a tool strap. The tool attachment device is removably coupled to the receiver and includes a locking mechanism that, when in the locked position, locks the tool attachment device to the receiver. The tool attachment device includes an actuator, and when a force is applied to the actuator, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, and the force disengages the tool attachment device from the receiver.

[0010] In several different embodiments, the tool attachment device includes a disc-shaped coupling element received within a channel defined within the receiver. In several different embodiments, the tool attachment device is pivotally coupled to the receiver such that the tool attachment device rotates relative to the receiver about an axis perpendicular to the front of the channel. In several different embodiments, the tool attachment system has a low profile with a measured width of less than 1 inch from the tool strap.

[0011] Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the following detailed description, and will be apparent in part to those skilled in the art from the description or by practice of the embodiments as described in the written description and its claims and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.

[0012] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles and operation of various different embodiments.

[0013] Alternative exemplary embodiments involve other features and combinations of features that are typically described in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0014] This application will be more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals refer to the same elements:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a bag or tool attachment device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the receiver according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 The tool attachment can be removably attached to the receiver.

[0017] Figures 3A to 3D An exemplary embodiment is shown. Figure 1 Multiple different perspective views of the tool attachment device.

[0018] Figure 4 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 Front view of the tool attachment device.

[0019] Figure 5 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 A detailed rear view of the tool attachment device.

[0020] Figure 6 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tool attachment device.

[0021] Figure 7 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 Detailed front perspective view of the actuator of the tool attachment device.

[0022] Figures 8A to 8D An exemplary embodiment is shown. Figure 2 Multiple different perspectives of the receiver.

[0023] Figure 9 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 Detailed front view of the receiver.

[0024] Figure 10 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 Detailed perspective cross-sectional view of the receiver. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Referring generally to the accompanying drawings, several different embodiments of the tool attachment system are illustrated. Generally, the tool attachment systems discussed herein include tool attachment devices / components coupled to a bag, loop, or other tool / article support component and a receiver coupled to a tool strap (or other structure / device from which a tool bag, as discussed below, can be supported). Generally, the receiver includes a coupling structure (e.g., a channel) that is removably coupled to a corresponding mating structure on the attachment device. A locking mechanism is operable via an actuator supported by the tool attachment device to unlock the tool attachment device from the receiver, thereby allowing the bag and tool attachment device to be released from the receiver.

[0026] In the specific embodiments discussed herein, the actuator is configured and positioned relative to the tool attachment in such a way that the force applied by the user to the actuator to release the locking mechanism also separates the tool attachment from the receiver. The applicant believes that this arrangement provides a design that allows a user to conveniently remove tools and other items from the tool belt with a single fluid motion. In the specific design discussed herein, this motion is upward.

[0027] Furthermore, the applicant has discovered that the design of the tool attachment device and receiver provides a tool strap attachment system with a relatively low width. This allows tools / items supported by a bag to be worn close to the user's body on the tool strap and reduces the torque applied to the tool strap and receiver. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the tool strap attachment device is rotatably coupled to the receiver, thereby allowing the tool strap attachment device to rotate about an axis generally perpendicular to the receiver. The applicant believes that this rotational movement allows the tool attachment device and the associated bag to rotate, so that the bag remains upright as the user's body position changes.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This illustrates a tool attachment system according to an exemplary embodiment, the tool attachment system including a tool attachment device 10 and a receiver 12. The tool attachment device 10 includes a body 14 that attaches to a retainer, ring, pouch, etc., such as... Figure 1 The bag 16 is schematically shown. Generally, the receiver 12 is coupled to the tool strap and the tool attachment 10, and the tools / items supported by the bag 16 are removably coupled to the tool strap via an engagement between the corresponding coupling structure of the receiver 12 and the tool attachment 10. This allows the user to easily add or remove tools / items to or from the tool strap or other structure to which the receiver 12 is attached. In several different embodiments, the bag 16 comprises ballistic nylon, leather, or plastic.

[0029] The body 14 includes a shield 18, which, as will be discussed in more detail below, partially surrounds the actuator button to limit accidental disengagement from the receiver 12. The body 14 also includes an upper wall 20 extending upward and away from the shield 18. The tool attachment 10 includes a mating structure, shown as a disc 22, extending outward from the upper wall 20. A bag securing mechanism or coupling structure 24 is configured to securely attach the bag 16 to the body 14, for example, below the shield 18 of the tool attachment 10. The upper wall 20 and / or coupling structure 24 are the outer surfaces of the tool attachment 10. For example, when the bag 16 is attached to a user's strap, the upper wall 20 and / or coupling structure 24 face outward.

[0030] In some embodiments, the bag 16 is attached to the body 14. For example, fasteners attach the bag 16 to a connection structure 24 of the tool attachment 10. As another example, the connection structure 24 includes a plurality of attachment points or holes 50 to secure the bag 16 to the body 14, and rivets pass through the holes 50 of the connection structure 24 to attach the bag 16 to the tool attachment 10 and / or retain portions constituting the housing of the tool attachment 10. The connection structure 24 captures and / or secures the bag 16 to the tool attachment 10 to securely and interchangeably attach the contents of the bag 16 (e.g., tools) to different receivers 12. For example, the tool attachment 10 is attached to a first receiver 12 on a user's strap and a second receiver 12 at the work site.

[0031] The receiver 12 includes a coupling structure or body 30, shown as a channel 32, the size of which is determined to reversibly and non-permanently engage with the disc 22. The receiver 12 receives the disc 22 and secures the disc 22 of the tool attachment 10 within the receiver 12. When in the locked position, the disc 22 pivots or rotates about the axis of rotation 33 of the receiver 12. Generally, the disc 22 is slidably received within the channel 32 through a channel inlet opening 34, such that the tool attachment 10 is attached to the receiver 12. A front 35 of the channel 32 is formed inside the receiver 12. The body 30 includes an overhanging flange 36 that captures the disc 22 within the channel 32 and prevents the tool attachment 10 from disengaging from the receiver 12 via lateral movement (e.g., movement in a direction beyond the length of the channel 32).

[0032] refer to Figures 3A to 3D A detailed perspective view of the tool attachment device 10 is shown. Figure 3B and Figure 3CAs best shown, the tool attachment 10 includes an actuator 40 that includes a button portion 42. In some embodiments, the actuator 40 is coupled to the tool attachment 10 to release the disc 22 from the receiver 12. As shown, the inner surface of the shield 18 defines a hollow chamber 43 in which the button portion 42 is received. In this way, the shield 18 partially surrounds the actuator 40 and / or the button 42 and protects the button 42 from accidental contact / actuation and accidental disengagement of the tool attachment 10 from the receiver 12.

[0033] In the locked position ( Figure 6 The tool attachment 10 is removably coupled to the receiver 12 via a disc 22, which locks or secures the translation of the tool attachment 10 relative to the receiver 12. In some embodiments, the disc 22 rotates within the receiver 12 to removably and pivotally engage the tool attachment 10 to the receiver 12. For example, when a user bends over, the bag 16 can rotate and / or swivel about the receiver 12 attached to the user's strap to remain upright. When the user applies force to the actuator 40, the disc 22 moves to the unlocked position. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The force on actuator 40 disengages tool attachment 10 from receiver 12. Thus, the user can press button 42 to release locking mechanism 45 (e.g., move locking pin 60) and remove tool attachment 10 from receiver 12.

[0034] refer to Figure 4 The body 14 of the tool attachment 10 includes a plurality of attachment points (shown as holes 50) that can be used to attach a bag 16 or other container to the tool attachment 10. Furthermore, a shield 18 extends a short distance away from the front of the tool attachment 10, which allows the user to access the button portion 42 when the bag 16 is attached to the body 14 via the holes 50.

[0035] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The tool attachment 10 includes a locking mechanism 45 that holds the tool attachment 10 to the receiver 12 until the button 42 of the actuator 40 is pressed. In the particular embodiment shown, the locking mechanism 45 of the tool attachment 10 includes a locking pin 60 that extends through a pin hole 62 in the disk 22. In some embodiments, both the disk 22 and the locking pin 60 are configured to be received in a channel 32 defined within the receiver 12. Figure 6 In the locking position shown, the outer end 64 of the locking pin 60 extends out of the pin hole 62, passes behind the disc 22, and is then received in the pin hole 70 in the receiver 12 (see...). Figure 9The engagement between pin 60 and pin hole 70 in receiver 12 locks tool attachment mechanism 10 to receiver 12 to prevent lateral movement of tool attachment device 10 relative to receiver 12.

[0036] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, actuator 40 includes a post 44 extending upward from button 42. Post 44 includes an angled surface 46 and a pin slot 48. For example, the angled surface 46 surrounds the pin slot 48 to form an angled pin slot 48. The pin slot 48 receives the inner end of pin 60, and the angled surface 46 engages with a portion of pin 60 to move pin 60 between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0037] In order to transfer the tool attachment 10 from Figure 6 The locking position is moved to the unlocking position where the tool attachment 10 can disengage from the receiver 12, and button 42 is applied upwards (in the locked position). Figure 6 The force (or orientation upwards) causes the actuator pin 44 to move upwards, and the interaction between the angled surface 46 and the inner pin end 66 draws the pin 60 into place. Figure 6 The pin 60 is oriented to the left and enters the pin hole 62. When the pin 60 is in the pin hole 62, the pin is no longer in the pin hole 70 of the receiver 12, and therefore, the pin 60 is no longer in the position that prevents the tool attachment 10 from disengaging from the receiver 12 via the operation of the button 42. This configuration allows the user to continue to apply an upward force to the tool attachment 10, causing the disc 22 to slide out of the receiver 12 and disengage the tool attachment 10 from the receiver 12.

[0038] In this configuration, when the tool attachment 10 is attached to the receiver 12, the locking pin 60 passes through the pin hole 62 of the disc 22 and the slot 48 of the post 44 and is received in the pin hole 70 of the receiver 12. This configuration locks the translational movement of the tool attachment 10 within the receiver 12. When the user applies force to the button 42, the angled surface 46 of the slot 48 on the post 44 generates a force on the locking pin 60, which is transverse to the force on the button 42 and moves the locking pin 60 out of the pin hole 60 of the receiver 12 and into the unlocked position. Therefore, it can be seen that this arrangement allows the tool attachment 10 to be unlocked and removed from the receiver 12 with the same single applied force.

[0039] Still referencing Figure 6The tool attachment 10 includes at least two biasing elements to hold the tool attachment 10 in a locked position until the user actuates button 42. For example, the tool attachment 10 includes both a pin spring 67 and a button spring 68. Generally, the pin spring 67 biases the locking pin 60 to the locked position, and the button spring 68 biases the actuator 40 (e.g., button 42). The pin spring 67 is oriented in a horizontal direction between the body 14 and the pin 60 to bias the pin 60... Figure 6 The button spring 68 is oriented vertically between the body 14 and the actuator post 44 to bias the actuator 40 downwards to the locked position. Figure 6 The locking position. In some embodiments, the pin spring 67 and / or the button spring 68 are compression springs. In several different embodiments, the angled surface 48, the pin spring 67, and / or the button spring 68 cooperate to downward bias the button 42 to bias the locking mechanism 45 to the locking position. Figure 6 The locked position.

[0040] Furthermore, the design discussed herein allows the removable tool belt pouch 16 to improve the stability and comfort of the tool belt while keeping the pouch 16 relatively close to the belt and the user's body. In several different embodiments, the horizontal distance from the tool belt to the button 42 is less than 1 inch, more specifically, less than 0.75 inches.

[0041] refer to Figures 8A to 8D , Figure 9 and Figure 10 Details of the receiver 12 are shown. As described above, the receiver 12 includes a pin receiving hole 70 for receiving a pin 60 to provide locking, as discussed above. In some embodiments, the receiver 12 includes a pin ramp 76. The pin ramp 76 is an angled surface that pushes the locking pin 60 into the disk 22 when the disk 22 is inserted into the channel 32. For example, the pin ramp 76 is located at the radial center of the disk 22 to press the locking pin 22 at the radial center into the disk 22 until the pin 60 is aligned with the pin hole 70. As the disk 22 and the locking pin 60 are pressed into the channel 32, the pin 60 moves within the disk 22 while the pin ramp 76 slopes toward and approaches the surface 35. The locking pin 60 between the pin ramp 76 and the pin hole 70 can be fully inserted into the disk 22. Once aligned, the locking pin 60 slides into the pin hole 70 to lock the tool attachment 10 relative to the receiver 12 about the axis of rotation 37 of the locking pin 60. The pin ramp 76 reduces interference between the pin 60 and other structures on the receiver 12 (e.g., fastener hole 74). Using the pin ramp 76, the locking pin 60 travels through the channel 32 to the fastener hole 74 without getting stuck on the edge or causing other interference with the hole 74.

[0042] The receiver 12 includes a slot 72 through which a user's strap passes to attach the receiver 12 to the strap. The slot 72 is configured to allow a strap or rope to pass through and attach to the receiver 12. The strap can then be attached to the user or a suitable structure (such as a wall, railing, toolbox, or rack). Additional attachment methods (such as fasteners, adhesives, hook and loop fasteners, and / or welding) can be used to attach the receiver 12 to a support structure and releasably secure the bag 16 in a desired location. In some embodiments, the receiver 12 is constructed within a tool (such as a lifter) so that the user can remove the bag 16 from the strap and secure the bag 16 to the tool.

[0043] The receiver 12 also includes fastener holes 74. Fastener holes 74 allow the user to secure the receiver 12 to the desired configuration via fasteners (such as screws). Holes 74 allow the tool attachment system 10 discussed herein to be positioned across the entire work site from the tool / item support location. Thus, the tool attachment device 10 and receiver 12 allow the user to attach several bags 16 for the job to the tool belt, walk to the work site, and then unload some or all of the bags 16 from the belt. The attachment receiver 12 can be located at the location where the work will be performed, such as on the side of a ladder, bucket truck, wall, railing, handcart, etc. This allows the user to easily transfer the bags 16 supported by the tool belt to the on-site receiver 12 without removing tools or items from the bags 16.

[0044] As described above, the tool attachment 10 and the receiver 12 are configured to allow the tool attachment 10 and the attached bag 16 to rotate or pivot within the receiver 12, such that the bag remains upright when the user moves / changes position to prevent spillage of the bag's contents. Generally, the circular cross-sectional shape of the disc 22, the shape of the channel 32 of the receiver 12, and the circular shape of the pin 60 and the pin hole 70 in the receiver 12 allow for pivotal movement of the tool attachment 10 relative to the receiver 12. When the user moves, the tool attachment 10 rotates about an axis 33 perpendicular to the face 35 of the receiver 12 to provide rotatable movement, which allows the tool attachment 10 and the associated bag to remain upright. For example, when the tool attachment 10 is pivotally attached to the receiver 12, the tool attachment 10 and / or the bag 16 rotate relative to the receiver 12 about an axis 33 perpendicular to the front face 35 of the channel 32.

[0045] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments in detail, and that this application is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the specification or shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the terminology is for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered limiting.

[0046] Given this description, other modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, this description is to be interpreted as illustrative only. The constructions and arrangements shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. While only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., changing the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportions, parameter values, mounting arrangements, materials used, colors, orientations, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Some elements shown in the integral molding may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the positions of the elements may be reversed or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be varied or altered. According to alternative embodiments, the order or sequence of any process, logical algorithm, or method steps may be changed or reordered. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangements of several different exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0047] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "joint" refers to the direct or indirect engagement of two components with each other. Such engagement may be fixed in nature or movable in nature. Such engagement may be achieved by integrating two components and any additional intermediate components into a single entity, or by attaching two components or two components and any additional components to each other. Such engagement may be permanent in nature, or alternatively, removable or detachable in nature.

[0048] Unless otherwise expressly stated, no method set forth herein is intended in any way to require its steps to be performed in a specified order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually enumerate the order in which its steps should be followed, or where the claims or specification do not specifically state that the steps should be limited to a particular order, it is by no means to imply that any particular order can be inferred. Furthermore, the article “a” used herein is intended to include one or more parts or elements, and is not intended to be construed as referring to only one.

[0049] Although specific combinations of features are recited in the appended claims, various embodiments of the invention relate to any combination of any features described herein (whether or not such a combination is currently claimed), and any such combination of features may be claimed in this or future applications. Any feature, element, or component of any exemplary embodiment discussed above may be used alone or in combination with any feature, element, or component of any other embodiment discussed above.

[0050] In several different exemplary embodiments, as shown in the figures, the relative dimensions, including angles, lengths, and radii, are proportional. Actual measurements of the figures will disclose the relative dimensions, angles, and scales of several different exemplary embodiments. These various exemplary embodiments extend to a wide range around the absolute and relative dimensions, angles, and scales that can be determined from the figures. The various exemplary embodiments include any combination of one or more relative dimensions or angles that can be determined from the figures. Furthermore, actual dimensions not explicitly listed in this specification can be determined by using the dimensional ratios measured in the figures in conjunction with the explicit dimensions listed in this specification. Moreover, in several different embodiments, this disclosure extends to a wide range (e.g., plus or minus 30%, 20%, or 10%) around any absolute or relative dimensions disclosed herein or that can be determined from the figures.

Claims

1. A tool attachment system, comprising: Receiving device, the receiving device being configured to attach to the tool belt; A tool attachment device removably coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device including a locking mechanism that, when in a locked position, locks the tool attachment device to prevent translational movement relative to the receiver; as well as An actuator, the actuator being coupled to the tool attachment device; The actuator is configured such that when a force is applied to the actuator in a specified direction, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, wherein in the unlocked position, the locking mechanism allows the tool attachment device to translate relative to the receiver, such that the tool attachment device is configured to move in the specified direction to release from the receiver. The tool attachment device further includes a disk, and the receiver defines a channel for receiving the disk; The tool attachment is pivotally connected to the receiver and configured to rotate relative to the receiver about an axis perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver. The actuator further includes a button, wherein force is applied to the button of the actuator; and The tool attachment further includes a shield, wherein the shield partially surrounds the button to prevent accidental release of the tool attachment from the receiver.

2. The tool attachment system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The specified direction is the upward direction.

3. The tool attachment system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The tool attachment device also includes a bag securing mechanism configured to attach a bag to the underside of the cover of the tool attachment device.

4. The tool attachment system as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The bag is connected to the tool attachment device via multiple attachment points.

5. The tool attachment system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, When the receiver is attached to the tool strap, the width of the tool attachment system from the tool strap to the button of the actuator is less than 1 inch.

6. A tool attachment system, comprising: Receiving device, the receiving device being configured to attach to the tool belt; A tool attachment device removably coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device including a locking mechanism that, when in a locked position, locks the tool attachment device to prevent translational movement relative to the receiver; as well as An actuator coupled to the tool attachment means, the actuator being configured such that when a force is applied to the actuator, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, wherein the unlocked position allows translational movement of the tool attachment means relative to the receiver; The tool attachment device further includes a mating structure, and the receiver defines a channel for receiving the mating structure. When the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the tool attachment device is able to rotate freely about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

7. The tool attachment system of claim 6, wherein, The mating structure is a disc.

8. The tool attachment system of claim 6, further comprising a bag securing mechanism for attaching a bag to the tool attachment device.

9. The tool attachment system of claim 6, wherein, The actuator also includes a button, wherein force is applied to the button to move the locking mechanism to the unlocked position.

10. A tool attachment system, comprising: A tool attachment device, the tool attachment device including a mating structure and a locking pin; A receiver, removably coupled to the tool attachment, the receiver comprising: Channel, the channel receiving the mating structure of the tool attachment device; and A pin hole, wherein the pin hole receives the locking pin of the tool attachment device; and An actuator, the actuator comprising: Buttons; and A post, connected to the button and at least partially located between the receiver and the tool attachment, the post defining a slot; When the tool attachment is engaged with the receiver in the locked position, the locking pin passes through the slot and engages the pin hole, such that the engagement between the locking pin and the pin hole prevents translational movement of the tool attachment relative to the receiver; and When force is applied to the button of the actuator, the post generates a force on the locking pin that causes the locking pin to move out of the pin hole of the receiver and allows the tool attachment device to translate relative to the receiver.

11. The tool attachment system of claim 10, wherein, The mating structure is a disc.

12. The tool attachment system of claim 10, wherein, The tool attachment is pivotally connected to the receiver and rotates relative to the receiver about an axis perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

13. The tool attachment system of claim 10, wherein, The tool attachment further includes a pin spring and a button spring; wherein the pin spring is oriented between the tool attachment and the locking pin to bias the locking pin to the locked position; and wherein the button spring is oriented between the tool attachment and the post of the actuator to bias the actuator to the locked position.

14. The tool attachment system of claim 13, further comprising a shield that partially surrounds the button to prevent accidental release of the tool attachment from the receiver.

15. The tool attachment system of claim 10, wherein, The receiver also includes a slotted slit and a plurality of fastener holes, the slotted slit being configured to receive a receiving band and the fastener holes being configured to receive screws to fasten the receiver to the band.

16. A tool attachment system, comprising: A receiver configured to be worn by a user; A tool attachment device, removably coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device comprising: An elongated body having a top side and a bottom side opposite to the top side; An upper wall, which is connected to the top side and extends away from the elongated body; A locking mechanism, coupled to the upper wall, which, when in a locked position, locks the tool attachment to prevent translational movement relative to the receiver; and A protective cover, the protective cover being attached to the bottom side of the elongated body; and An actuator, which is connected to the tool attachment device below the shield; The actuator is configured such that when a force is applied to the actuator in a specified direction, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, wherein in the unlocked position, the locking mechanism allows the tool attachment to translate relative to the receiver, such that the tool attachment is configured to move in the specified direction to release from the receiver.

17. The tool attachment system of claim 16, wherein, The specified direction is the upward direction.

18. The tool attachment system of claim 16, wherein, The tool attachment device also includes a disk, and wherein the receiver defines a channel for receiving the disk.

19. The tool attachment system of claim 18, wherein, The tool attachment is pivotally coupled to the receiver and configured to rotate relative to the receiver about an axis perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

20. The tool attachment system of claim 19, wherein, The actuator also includes a button, wherein force is applied to the button of the actuator.

21. The tool attachment system of claim 20, wherein, The shield partially surrounds the button.

22. The tool attachment system of claim 21, wherein, The tool attachment device also includes a bag securing mechanism configured to attach a bag to the underside of the cover of the tool attachment device.

23. The tool attachment system of claim 22, wherein, The bag is connected to the tool attachment device via multiple attachment points.

24. The tool attachment system of claim 16, wherein, When the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the tool attachment device is able to rotate freely about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

25. A tool attachment system, comprising: A tool attachment device, the tool attachment device including a disc and a locking pin; A receiver, which is removably coupled to the tool attachment via the disc, includes a hole configured to receive the locking pin; as well as An actuator, coupled to the tool attachment, the actuator comprising: Buttons; and A column, the column being connected to the button, the column having a slot; When in the locked position, the locking pin passes through the slot to the hole and locks the tool attachment to prevent translational movement relative to the receiver; and When force is applied to the button of the actuator, the post exerts force on the locking pin and causes the locking pin to move out of the hole of the receiver to the unlocked position.

26. The tool attachment system of claim 25, wherein, The tool attachment further includes a mating structure, the receiver defining a channel for receiving the mating structure, and when in the locked position, the tool attachment is pivotally coupled to the receiver and rotates relative to the receiver about an axis substantially perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

27. The tool attachment system of claim 25, wherein, The post also includes an angled surface, wherein when a force is applied to the button, the angled surface of the post generates a force on the locking pin that is transverse to the force on the button and moves the locking pin out of the hole in the receiver to the unlocked position.

28. The tool attachment system of claim 25, further comprising a pin spring and a button spring; wherein, The pin spring is oriented between the tool attachment and the locking pin to bias the locking pin to a locked position; and wherein the button spring is oriented between the tool attachment and the post of the actuator to bias the actuator.

29. The tool attachment system of claim 25, further comprising a shield that partially surrounds the button.

30. A tool attachment system configured to engage a user-worn receiver, the tool attachment system comprising: A tool attachment device configured to be removably coupled to the receiver, the tool attachment device comprising: ontology; An upper wall, said upper wall being connected to the top side of the body and extending away from the body; and A locking mechanism, connected to the upper wall, which, when in the locked position, locks the tool attachment to prevent translational movement relative to the receiver; An actuator, the actuator being coupled to a bottom side of the body opposite to the upper wall, the actuator including a button; and A protective cover that partially surrounds the button; The actuator is configured such that when a force is applied to the actuator in a specified direction, the actuator moves the locking mechanism to an unlocked position, wherein in the unlocked position, the locking mechanism allows the tool attachment device to translate relative to the receiver, such that the tool attachment device is configured to move in the specified direction to release from the receiver; and The force is applied to the button of the actuator.

31. The tool attachment system of claim 30, wherein, The specified direction is the upward direction.

32. The tool attachment system of claim 30, wherein, The tool attachment further includes a mating structure, the receiver defining a channel for receiving the mating structure, and when in the locked position, the tool attachment is pivotally connected to the receiver and rotates relative to the receiver about an axis perpendicular to the front of the channel of the receiver.

33. The tool attachment system of claim 30, wherein, The tool attachment system has a low profile, and the width of the low profile, measured from the tool belt to the button of the actuator, is less than 1 inch.

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