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 connection arrangement for releasably connecting an electrical device and a power control module, the power control module including a device for controlling the supply of electrical power to the functional component. The connection arrangement includes a first connecting portion associated with the electrical device or the power control module and configured to engage with a second connecting portion associated with the other one of the device and module. The first connecting portion including a first locking member and the second connecting portion including a second locking member, wherein when the first and second connection portions are engaged the first and second locking members are movable relative to each other between an unlocked position in which the first and second connection portions are separable and a locked position in which the first and second connection portions are locked together. Preferably, the electrical device is a power tool module.

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: 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: 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 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 connection arrangement for releasably connecting an electrical device and a power control module, the power control module including a device for controlling the supply of electrical power to the functional component. The connection arrangement includes a first connecting portion associated with the electrical device or the power control module and configured to engage with a second connecting portion associated with the other one of the device and module. The first connecting portion including a first locking member and the second connecting portion including a second locking member, wherein when the first and second connection portions are engaged the first and second locking members are movable relative to each other between an unlocked position in which the first and second connection portions are separable and a locked position in which the first and second connection portions are locked together. Preferably, the electrical device is a power tool module.

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: A power tool and a chuck release tool for a power tool, the power tool including a chuck body and a locking means for locking an operational tool within the chuck, the power tool being operable in an adjustment mode to move the locking means between an open position in which the operational tool is free within the chuck and a locking position in which the locking means secures the operational tool within the chuck, and the power tool being operable in a working mode to drive rotation of the operational tool to perform work, the chuck body including a section for direct engagement with a chuck release tool to allow a user to manually move the chuck body and thereby move the locking means between the locking position and the open position, the chuck release tool having an engagement section which directly engages a section of the chuck body to allow a user to manually move the chuck body and thereby move the locking means between the locking position and the open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rechargeable hand-held electrical devices, chargers and accessories for use therewith. The present invention provides an accessory and charging system for a rechargeable hand-held electrical device. The system includes an electrical device, an accessory and a charger. The electrical device includes a first connecting portion, the charger includes a second connecting portion and the accessory includes a third connecting portion. The first connecting portion of the electrical device is configured to mate with the second connecting portion for enabling the charger to recharge the electrical device. The first connecting portion of the electrical device is also configured to mate with the third connecting portion for enabling the electrical device to supply power to the accessory.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power tool, an accessory and a power tool and accessory system. The power tool includes a tool body and a rotatable driven member extending forward from the tool body for gripping and rotating a working element about an axis of rotation. The power tool also includes a cover surrounding the driven member having opposite rearward and forward ends with the rearward end being directly connected to the tool body so that the cover does not to rotate with the driven member. The cover includes at least one accessory attachment facility configured to facilitate releasable attachment of an accessory to the cover between the rearward and forward ends along the direction of the axis of rotation of the driven member. The power tool accessory includes at least one power tool attachment facility configured to facilitate releasable attachment of the accessory to the cover between the rearward and forward ends along the direction of the axis of rotation of the driven member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical assembly for a power tool, and a power tool incorporating the mechanical assembly. The mechanical assembly includes a first member having a first axis and a first engagement portion inclined relative to the first axis and a second member having a second axis and a second engagement portion inclined relative to the second axis. 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. The power tool includes a power tool body and a rotatable driven member being operable for releasably gripping a working element, the driven member having 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.

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.