Abstract: A framework is disclosed for holding magnets to provide a stator for an electric motor, in particular for a starter motor. The framework is adapted to removably receive, retain and space apart a plurality of magnets within the framework to form a tubular magnet array and provide said stator. The framework may provide a stator which is easier to assemble and more reliable than known stators. The framework provides a central aperture for receiving a rotor armature of said electric motor. The framework is arranged to be slidably inserted or removed from a housing of said electric motor. A frame portion, a stator, an electric motor, a vehicle drive assembly and a method of assembling an electric motor are also described. A brush housing comprising a plurality of passages for slidably retaining brushes and comprising a plurality of bias housings, and a brush assembly comprising the brush housing are also described.

Abstract: To reduce the amount of time required to remove and replace a cover plate or cap (42) in an aperture in power tool housing, a cap assembly (32, 34, 38,42) for coupling to a housing of a power tool is proposed, which aperture facilitates location of a drum within, and removal of the drum from, the housing, the cap assembly (32, 34, 36, 38,42) also being for receiving an end of drive shaft of the tool adapted to drive and rotate the drum relative for the tool housing to remove material from a surface of a workpiece, the cap assembly (32, 34,38,42) comprising: a combined clamping (32, 34, 36, 38, 42) and shaft aliggnment with the shaft ena and a clamping position in engagement with the shaft end. To permit both planing and sanding to br performed using a single drum a drum (16) comprising an at least one mounting channel (56) for receiving an at least one planer blade (96) and the drum being adapted (120) to receive a tubolar sanding element (114), is proposed.

Abstract: A hand operated power tool (10) comprises a housing having front and rear ends (14,16), a cutting element (20) provided towards the front end of the housing and a motor mounted within the housing, a main axis of the motor lying substantially in the plane of the cutting element, and a guard (22) mounted for movement relative to the housing between a safety position enclosing the cutting element and a cutting position in which the cutting element protrudes from the guard, wherein the guard is pivotally coupled to the housing towards the rear end of the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a cutting blade within a housing (5) and a guard (10) placed over the operating head of the tool. The guard is movable in the direction (1) in order to expose the blade during cutting. The sliding mechanism is improved by maintaining alignment between the guard and the head over a larger distance. In one embodiment, this is achieved by sliders (FIG. 8) in grooves (9). Contact over a larger range reduces the likelihood of jamming and improves handle precision. Alternative embodiments provide structure for indicating the blade position (FIG. 11), and a frangible retaining washer for disengaging the cutting blade (FIGS. 13 to 15).

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a cutting blade within a housing 5 and a guard 10 placed over the operating head of the tool. The guard is movable in the direction 1 in order to expose the blade during cutting. The sliding mechanism is improved by maintaining alignment between the guard and the head over a larger distance. In one embodiment, this is achieved by sliders (FIG. 8) in grooves 9. Contact over a larger range reduces the likelihood of jamming and improves handle precision. Alternative embodiments provide structure for indicating the blade position (FIG. 11), and a frangible retaining washer for disengaging the cutting blade (FIGS. 13 to 15).