Abstract: A storage system for a power component comprising a receptacle including a base and a closure connected to the base, the base and the closure defining an internal space for receiving one or more components, the closure being operable for selectively enclosing the internal space, and a connection means for releasably connecting the base with at least one component that is positioned within the internal space of the receptacle, the connection means including a first connection portion associated with the base for connecting with a second connection portion of the component. A package for containing a product interfacing device with a surface defining a recess that is shaped to conform with an exterior surface of the product and thereby restrict movement of the product relative to the product interfacing device, a removable cover and a connection means for releasably connecting the product interfacing device within the internal space of a receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage system for storing devices including: a frame for demountably supporting multiple carry cabinets, each carry cabinet being adapted to receive a device, characterised in that, said devices can be inserted or removed through a port in their respective carry cabinet while said multiple carry cabinets are mounted on the frame, and said devices can be transported in their respective carry cabinets when each of said carry cabinets are demounted from the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection for releasably connecting two parts of an electro-mechanical device, the connection including: a first connecting portion associated with a first part, and a second connecting portion associated with a second part, such that engagement of the first and second connecting portions imparts bias between the two parts, and a retention means suitable for maintaining the bias between the two parts.

Abstract: A storage system for a power component comprising a receptacle including a base and a closure connected to the base, the base and the closure defining an internal space for receiving one or more components, the closure being operable for selectively enclosing the internal space, and a connection means for releasably connecting the base with at least one component that is positioned within the internal space of the receptacle, the connection means including a first connection portion associated with the base for connecting with a second connection portion of the component. A package for containing a product interfacing device with a surface defining a recess that is shaped to conform with an exterior surface of the product and thereby restrict movement of the product relative to the product interfacing device, a removable cover and a connection means for releasably connecting the product interfacing device within the internal space of a receptacle.

Abstract: A mechanical assembly for a power tool, and a power tool incorporating the mechanical assembly are provided. The mechanical assembly includes (i) a first member having a first axis and a first engagement portion inclined relative to the first axis, (ii) a second member having a second axis and a second engagement portion inclined relative to the second axis, wherein the first and second engagement portions engage each other by movement of the first and second members relative to each other in the direction of at least one of the axes; and wherein the first member is a ring gear and the second member is a central gear and the first and second engagement portions engage and disengage each other by movement of the second member within a space defined within the first member.

Abstract: A power tool including a power tool body, a rotatable driven member operable for releasably gripping a working element and having a front end and a rear end, the driven member extending from the rear end, located proximally and connected to the power tool body, and terminating at the front end. The power tool has a drive mode in which rotation of the driven member drives the working element and an adjustment mode in which rotation of the driven member causes the driven member to either grip the working element or release the working element or both. The power tool also includes a guard extending over the driven member from the power tool body and terminating adjacent to the front end of the driven member, wherein at least in the power tool drive mode the front end of driven member does not extend beyond the guard.

Abstract: A capacitor-based (supercapacitor, ultracapacitor or pseudocapacitor) electrical charger, rechargeable device and energy storage pack for use with a rechargeable power tool. The rechargeable device includes a storage capacitor. The electrical charger includes a supply capacitor electrically connected to an electrical contact, the supply capacitor being charged when the electrical charger is connected to a power source. While in use, any charge in the supply capacitor is rapidly distributed between the supply capacitor and the storage capacitor when the rechargeable device is mounted in the receiver of the electrical charger. The electrical charger includes a safety interlock switch which only supplies power to the electrical contact of the charger after electrical terminal of the rechargeable device have engaged the electrical contact.

Abstract: A power (1) tool including a driven member (15) that is operable to grip and drive at least one working element (4), drive means (25) operable to drive the driven member, the power tool being operable in either a working mode in which the driven member is driven to enable the working element to perform work, or an adjustment mode in which the driven member is adjusted to grip or release the working element, torque control means (7) controlling the torque produced by the drive means, the torque control means being operable to render the drive means inoperable when the torque exceeds a pre-determined level, the torque control means having an adjustment setting (17) which must be selected to enable the power tool to operate in an adjustment mode whereby the adjustment setting corresponds to a relatively low level of torque.

Abstract: A mechanical assembly for a power tool, and a power tool incorporating the mechanical assembly are provided. The mechanical assembly includes (i) a first member having a first axis and a first engagement portion inclined relative to the first axis, (ii) a second member having a second axis and a second engagement portion inclined relative to the second axis, wherein the first and second engagement portions engage each other by movement of the first and second members relative to each other in the direction of at least one of the axes; and wherein the first member is a ring gear and the second member is a central gear and the first and second engagement portions engage and disengage each other by movement of the second member within a space defined within the first member.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for releasably connecting a device receptacle and a support for attachment to a surface. The connection arrangement includes a first connection interface associated with the support including a pair of spaced apart supporting surfaces and a second connection interface associated with the device receptacle including a pair of spaced apart support surface engaging surfaces. Also provided is a storage system for storing devices adjacent a surface including a support for attachment to the surface, at least one device receptacle for receiving a device, wherein the device receptacle is releasably connectable to the support. Preferred forms of the invention include device receptacles for containing hand held power tools, hand tools and parts and accessories therefore.

Abstract: A mechanical assembly for a power tool, and a power tool incorporating the mechanical assembly are provided. The mechanical assembly includes (i) a first member having a first axis and a first engagement portion inclined relative to the first axis, (ii) a second member having a second axis and a second engagement portion inclined relative to the second axis, wherein the first and second engagement portions engage each other by movement of the first and second members relative to each other in the direction of at least one of the axes; and wherein the first member is a ring gear and the second member is a central gear and the first and second engagement portions engage and disengage each other by movement of the second member within a space defined within the first member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for providing electrical power to an electrical device. The assembly includes a receptacle including an electrical connector for connection to a power supply, a length of an electrical cable that is contained within the receptacle and that is coupled to the electric connector, wherein the length of electrical cable is retractably extendable from within the receptacle. In an embodiment, the electrical cable is electrically connectable to a mains power supply to transmit electrical power from the supply to one or more electrical connectors mounted to the receptacle. In another embodiment, the assembly includes a releasably connectable power distribution board and in another embodiment the assembly includes a releasably connectable light emitting device.

Abstract: A storage system for a power component comprising a receptacle including a base and a closure connected to the base, the base and the closure defining an internal space for receiving one or more components, the closure being operable for selectively enclosing the internal space, and a connection means for releasably connecting the base with at least one component that is positioned within the internal space of the receptacle, the connection means including a first connection portion associated with the base for connecting with a second connection portion of the component. A package for containing a product interfacing device with a surface defining a recess that is shaped to conform with an exterior surface of the product and thereby restrict movement of the product relative to the product interfacing device, a removable cover and a connection means for releasably connecting the product interfacing device within the internal space of a receptacle.

Abstract: A power tool including a power tool body, a rotatable driven member operable for releasably gripping a working element and having a front end and a rear end, the driven member extending from the rear end, located proximally and connected to the power tool body, and terminating at the front end. The power tool has a drive mode in which rotation of the driven member drives the working element and an adjustment mode in which rotation of the driven member causes the driven member to either grip the working element or release the working element or both. The power tool also includes a guard extending over the driven member from the power tool body and terminating adjacent to the front end of the driven member, wherein at least in the power tool drive mode the front end of driven member does not extend beyond the guard.

Abstract: The invention provides a transmission assembly and a power tool. One form of the power tool includes a rotatable driven member for releasably gripping and rotating a working element and a transmission assembly for transmitting rotation from a motor to the driven member. The transmission assembly includes a rotatable input shaft and first and second rotatable output shafts. In a first speed setting the input shaft is selectively lockable together with the first output shaft so that the locked input shaft and first output shaft rotate in unison to drive rotation of the driven member at a first speed of rotation relative to a speed of rotation of the motor. In a second speed setting the input shaft is selectively lockable to the second output shaft so that the locked input shaft and second output shaft rotate in unison to drive rotation of the driven member at a second speed of rotation relative to the speed of rotation of the motor.

Abstract: A power tool including a power tool body, a rotatable driven member being operable for releasably gripping a working element and having a front end and a rear end, the driven member extending from the rear end, located proximally and connected to the power tool body, and terminating at the front end. The power tool has a drive mode in which rotation of the driven member drives the working element relative to the power tool body and an adjustment mode in which rotation of the driven member causes the driven member to either grip the working element or release the working element or both. The power tool also includes a guard extending over the driven member from the power tool body and terminating adjacent to the front end of the driven member, wherein at least in the power tool drive mode the front end of driven member does not extend beyond the guard. In another aspect the guard has a surface for gripping the power tool between the front end of the driven member and the power tool body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power tool one having a driven member 5 for releasably gripping a working element 4. The power tool is operable in a working mode in which the working element performs work, or an adjustment mode in which the driven member 5 grips or releases the working element 4. The power tool includes a powered selector means including a controller 6 which enables the operator to select the mode of operation of the power tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory, such as a drill bit, to a drill. The apparatus includes an accessory holder for holding the accessory and drill engaging means for facilitating accurate location of the drill relative to the accessory holder. Also disclosed is a drill suitable for use with the apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand held power tool, such as a router, for use with an operative element to treat a work piece over a treatment depth from a face of the work piece. The power tool includes a base positionable in use adjacent the work piece and a fastening assembly for holding the operative element, the fastening assembly being rotatable about an operative axis and being movable relative to the base in the direction of the operative axis. The power tool also includes primary power drive means including a motor being operable to rotate the fastening assembly about the operative axis and secondary power drive means including a motor being operable to move the fastening assembly relative to the base in the direction of the operative axis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power tool one having a driven member 5 for releasably gripping a working element 4. The power tool is operable in a working mode in which the working element performs work, or an adjustment mode in which the driven member 5 grips or releases the working element 4. The power tool includes a powered selector means including a controller 6 which enables the operator to select the mode of operation of the power tool.