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- the present invention relates to a handheld saw, and, more particularly, to a portable band saw.
- Handheld band saws are used to cut a variety of workpieces, such as pipes, rods, studs, and blocks.
- a cordless, compact band saw allows for cutting operations in tight spaces or awkward angles for plumbing, electrical, remodeling, and HVAC applications.
- the invention provides a handheld band saw includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a handle coupled to the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation, and a saw blade substantially covered by the housing except a portion of the saw blade extending through a cut zone.
- the handheld band saw further includes a drive wheel assembly having a drive wheel driven by the motor and a driven wheel driven by the drive wheel via the saw blade.
- the handheld band saw further includes a shoe coupled to the housing and extending into the cut zone. The shoe is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation.
- the shoe includes an actuator that is coupled for movement with the shoe. The actuator is configured to adjust the shoe to one of a plurality of predefined positions relative to the housing.
- the invention provides a handheld band saw including a housing, a handle supported by the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation, a motor supported by the housing, and a drive wheel assembly rotationally driven by the motor.
- the drive wheel assembly is at least partially disposed within the housing.
- the band saw further includes a saw blade driven by the drive wheel assembly. The saw blade is configured to cut a workpiece during the cutting operation.
- the band saw further includes a shoe coupled to the housing adjacent the saw blade. The shoe is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation.
- the shoe includes a slide mechanism for adjusting the shoe along a shoe axis that is parallel to the saw blade, and a detent mechanism having a tooth that is selectively receivable in one of a plurality of notches for maintaining the shoe in a discrete position along the shoe axis.
- the tooth has a cam surface shaped to permit removal of the tooth from one of the plurality of notches when a force is applied to the shoe in the direction of the shoe axis, thereby causing the shoe to move along the shoe axis.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handheld band saw.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a drive wheel assembly of the band saw of FIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a drive wheel assembly of the band saw of FIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of a drive wheel of the band saw of FIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto.
- FIG. 5 is perspective view of a shoe of the band saw of FIG. 1 , illustrating a slide mechanism that enables the shoe to move along a shoe axis.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of the slide mechanism of FIG. 5 , illustrating a detent mechanism of the slide mechanism.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a motor of the band saw taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the motor of the band saw, illustrating a recess within a motor fan.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view of the motor of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates a band saw 10 including a frame or housing 14 supporting a motor 18 and a gear box 22 ( FIG. 7 ).
- the motor 18 is configured as a DC brushless motor
- the band saw 10 includes a removable, rechargeable battery 26 for supplying power to the band saw 10 .
- the motor 18 is drivingly connected to a drive assembly 30 through a gear box 22 .
- the motor 18 , the drive assembly 30 , and the gear box 22 are supported by the housing 14 .
- the drive assembly 30 may include any of a number of bearing arrangements and different gear train arrangements configured to provide a low-speed, high-torque output from the high-speed, low-torque input provided by the motor 18 .
- the motor 18 and the drive assembly 30 are operable to drive a continuous band saw blade 34 to cut a workpiece ( FIG. 1 ).
- the housing 14 includes a main handle 38 with a trigger 42 to provide power to the band saw 10 .
- the trigger 42 is disposed adjacent a gripping portion 44 of the handle 38 where a user grasps the band saw 10 .
- the battery 26 is supported by the main handle 38 and is an 18-volt power tool battery 26 . In other embodiments, the battery 26 may be supported on the housing 14 .
- the trigger 42 is operable to control operation of the motor 18 . Specifically, the battery 26 selectively supplies power to the motor 18 when the trigger 42 is actuated.
- the housing 14 of the band saw 10 also includes a deck 46 and a guard 50 coupled to the deck 46 .
- a combination of the deck 46 and the guard 50 defines an opening or U-shaped cavity 54 .
- the guard 50 includes a lip 52 that provides a recessed area 56 ( FIG. 7 ) in which the band saw blade 34 is positioned.
- the guard 50 substantially covers the band saw blade 34 when the blade 34 is in a shielded position (i.e., when the blade 26 is outside of a cut zone 58 ; FIG. 1 ).
- the U-shaped cavity 54 enables the band saw blade 34 to be in an exposed position (i.e., when the blade 26 passes through the cut zone 58 ; FIG. 1 ). In the exposed position, the blade 34 is fully exposed and unobstructed by the guard 50 , allowing workpieces to be cut when entering the cut zone 58 .
- the deck 46 includes a motor support portion 62 and a separate motor cover 66 that together enclose the motor 18 .
- the band saw 10 further includes a drive wheel assembly 68 that supports and drives the saw blade 34 .
- the drive wheel assembly 68 includes a drive wheel 70 that is directly driven by the motor 18 and a driven wheel 74 that is driven by the drive wheel 70 via the saw blade 34 .
- the outer peripheral surface and the interior side of the drive wheel 70 and the driven wheel 74 are covered by the deck 46 and the guard 50 .
- the drive wheel 70 rotates about a drive wheel axis 78 ( FIGS. 2 - 4 ) defined by a drive wheel spindle 82 ( FIG. 7 ).
- the drive wheel spindle 82 is rotationally supported by bearings 84 of the drive assembly 30 .
- the drive wheel 70 is drivingly connected to the motor 18 via the gear box 22 , the drive assembly 30 , and the drive wheel spindle 82 .
- the rotational axis 80 of the motor 18 is coaxially aligned with the drive wheel axis 78 .
- the rotational axis 80 and the drive wheel axis 78 may be parallel or at some other oblique angle relative to each other.
- a tire 86 is coupled to the outer peripheral surface of each of the wheels 70 , 74 (although only one of which is shown). Each tire 86 grips the saw blade 34 to drive motion thereof.
- the band saw 10 further includes a pipe reamer attachment 90 a that is coupled to and driven by the drive wheel assembly 68 .
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 a of the illustrated embodiment is coupled to the drive wheel 70
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 a may alternatively be coupled to the driven wheel 74 .
- a user can both cut and ream (i.e., deburr) a pipe with a single tool.
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 a is removably coupled to the drive wheel 70 , while in other embodiments, the pipe reamer attachment 90 a may be permanently coupled to or integrated as part of the drive wheel 70 ( FIG. 4 ).
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 a is coupled to the drive wheel 70 via a quick disconnect coupling 94 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the quick disconnect coupling 94 includes spring detents 98 that mechanically interface with corresponding projections 102 to maintain the pipe reamer attachment 90 a on the drive wheel 70 .
- the projections 102 slide along the spring detents 98 to temporarily deform (i.e., flex) the spring detents 98 . Once the projections 102 slide beyond the spring detents 98 , the spring detents 98 rebound and create a mechanical interference between the projections 102 and the spring detents 98 to inhibit the piper reamer attachment 90 a from being removed from the drive wheel 70 .
- the drive wheel 70 is driven, for example, in a clockwise direction, while the pipe reamer attachment 90 a is coupled to the drive wheel 70 by rotating the pipe reamer attachment 90 a , for example, in a counter-clockwise direction so as to inhibit the pipe reamer attachment 90 a from disconnecting from the drive wheel 70 during operation.
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 a includes an annular shroud 104 a that accommodates pipe ranging from 1 ⁇ 3 inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, the pipe reamer attachment 90 a may accommodate pipe having a different diameter.
- FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a pipe reamer attachment 90 b that is coupled to the drive wheel 70 via a helical thread pattern 106 .
- the drive wheel 70 includes a helical thread pattern 106 that engages with a corresponding thread pattern 106 on the piper reamer attachment 90 b .
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 b is rotatably coupled to the drive wheel 70 in an opposite direction of the direction of rotation of the drive wheel 70 to inhibit the pipe reamer attachment 90 b from disconnecting from the drive wheel 70 during operation.
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 b includes an annular shroud 104 b that accommodates pipe ranging from 1 ⁇ 3 inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, the pipe reamer attachment 90 b may accommodate pipe having a different diameter.
- FIG. 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of a pipe reamer attachment 90 c that is integrated as part of the drive wheel 70 .
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 c and the drive wheel 70 are formed as a single component that is directly coupled to the drive wheel spindle 82 .
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 c may also be recessed within the drive wheel 70 , such that the pipe reamer attachment 90 c does not extend or extends only slightly beyond the drive wheel 70 , as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the pipe reamer attachment 90 c includes an annular shroud 104 c that accommodates pipe ranging from 1 ⁇ 3 inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, the pipe reamer attachment 90 c may accommodate pipe having a different diameter.
- Each pipe reamer attachment 90 a , 90 b , 90 c includes a blade 108 for engaging and removing a burr formed on the end of a pipe after the blade 34 has cut the pipe.
- the blade 108 is disposed within the annular shroud 104 a , 104 b , 104 c to prevent the blade 108 from being exposed from the exterior of the shroud 104 a , 104 b , 104 c .
- the blade 108 of the illustrated embodiment is a multi-tiered blade, where each tier is capable of engaging a different sized pipe, such as pipes ranging from 1 ⁇ 3 inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, the blade 108 may alternatively be three separate blades.
- the band saw 10 further includes a shoe 110 having a support surface 114 against which a workpiece is abutted during a cutting operation and a slot 116 through which the saw blade extends.
- the shoe 110 is adjacent the cut zone 58 .
- the shoe 110 is adjustable along a shoe axis 118 that extends substantially parallel with the saw blade 34 . By adjusting the shoe 110 along the shoe axis 118 , the support surface 114 is moveable to support and accommodate pipes of varying diameters.
- the shoe 110 includes a slide mechanism 122 with an actuator 124 that, when depressed, allows a user to move the shoe 110 between a retracted position and an extended position along the shoe axis 118 .
- the slide mechanism 122 maintains the shoe 110 in different predefined positions between the retracted and extended positions via a detent mechanism 125 ( FIG. 6 ).
- the detent mechanism 125 includes a tooth 126 that is actuated via the actuator 124 , and a plurality of notches 128 that selectively receive the tooth 126 to maintain the shoe 110 in various predefined positions.
- the tooth 126 is in an extended position (as shown in FIG. 6 )
- the tooth is received in one of the notches 128 and inhibits the shoe 110 from moving along the shoe axis 118 .
- the tooth 126 is in a retracted position
- the tooth 126 is removed from one of the notches 128 thereby enabling the shoe 110 to move along the shoe axis 118 .
- the detent mechanism 125 is designed in a cam-like manner such that the tooth 126 has a cam surface 127 shaped to permit the tooth 126 to be removed from the notch 128 , without depressing the actuator 124 , and moved to the retracted position when a sufficient upward force is exerted on the shoe 110 (from the frame of reference of FIGS. 5 and 6 ). In this case, the shoe 110 retracts to the retracted position in response to a sufficient force being exerted upon the shoe 110 .
- An impact force proportionate to dropping the band saw 10 from a distance greater than approximately two inches above a ground surface is sufficient to cause the shoe 110 to retract to the retracted position when the impact force is exerted on the shoe 110 .
- the resulting impact force exerted upon the shoe 110 overcomes the biasing force of the detent mechanism 125 , allowing the shoe 110 to retract via the slide mechanism 122 .
- the shoe 110 remains in position without retracting to the retracted position because the impact force exerted on the shoe 110 is not sufficient to overcome the biasing force of the detent mechanism 125 .
- the slide mechanism 122 is designed to avoid causing damage to the shoe 110 when the band saw 10 is inadvertently dropped.
- the drive wheel 70 further includes a recess 130 on the interior side adjacent the motor 18 .
- the recess 130 accommodates a portion of the drive assembly 30 , as shown in FIG. 7 .
- a top rotor bearing 134 is accommodated within a recess 138 of a motor fan 142 , as shown in FIGS. 7 - 9 , and mounted within a corresponding pocket 144 in the motor cover 66 ( FIG. 7 ).
- the motor cover 66 and the motor fan 142 are spaced apart just enough to avoid mechanical interference, but the gap therebetween is otherwise negligible.
- the purpose of the recess 130 and the recess 138 is to consolidate the configuration of the motor 18 , the gearbox 22 , and the drive assembly 30 as much as possible so the motor cover 66 protrudes from the deck 46 as little as possible.
- the band saw 10 is more ergonomic and reduces torque exerted on a user during a cutting and reaming operation.
- the overall length L is between 2 inches and 3 inches. And, in some embodiments, the overall length is no more than 2.5 inches.
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A handheld band saw includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a handle coupled to the housing, and a saw blade substantially covered by the housing except a portion of the saw blade extending through a cut zone. The handheld band saw further includes a drive wheel assembly and a shoe coupled to the housing. The shoe extends into the cut zone and is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation. The shoe includes an actuator that is coupled for movement with the shoe. The actuator is configured to adjust the shoe to one of a plurality of predefined positions relative to the housing.
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- This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. Pat. Application No. 16/801,679, filed on Feb. 26, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Pat. Application No. 62/812,638, filed Mar. 1, 2019, the entire contents of both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to a handheld saw, and, more particularly, to a portable band saw. Handheld band saws are used to cut a variety of workpieces, such as pipes, rods, studs, and blocks. A cordless, compact band saw allows for cutting operations in tight spaces or awkward angles for plumbing, electrical, remodeling, and HVAC applications.
- In one aspect, the invention provides a handheld band saw includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a handle coupled to the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation, and a saw blade substantially covered by the housing except a portion of the saw blade extending through a cut zone. The handheld band saw further includes a drive wheel assembly having a drive wheel driven by the motor and a driven wheel driven by the drive wheel via the saw blade. The handheld band saw further includes a shoe coupled to the housing and extending into the cut zone. The shoe is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation. The shoe includes an actuator that is coupled for movement with the shoe. The actuator is configured to adjust the shoe to one of a plurality of predefined positions relative to the housing.
- In another aspect, the invention provides a handheld band saw including a housing, a handle supported by the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation, a motor supported by the housing, and a drive wheel assembly rotationally driven by the motor. The drive wheel assembly is at least partially disposed within the housing. The band saw further includes a saw blade driven by the drive wheel assembly. The saw blade is configured to cut a workpiece during the cutting operation. The band saw further includes a shoe coupled to the housing adjacent the saw blade. The shoe is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation. The shoe includes a slide mechanism for adjusting the shoe along a shoe axis that is parallel to the saw blade, and a detent mechanism having a tooth that is selectively receivable in one of a plurality of notches for maintaining the shoe in a discrete position along the shoe axis. The tooth has a cam surface shaped to permit removal of the tooth from one of the plurality of notches when a force is applied to the shoe in the direction of the shoe axis, thereby causing the shoe to move along the shoe axis.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handheld band saw. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a drive wheel assembly of the band saw ofFIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a drive wheel assembly of the band saw ofFIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of a drive wheel of the band saw ofFIG. 1 , illustrating a pipe reamer attachment removably attached thereto. -
FIG. 5 is perspective view of a shoe of the band saw ofFIG. 1 , illustrating a slide mechanism that enables the shoe to move along a shoe axis. -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of the slide mechanism ofFIG. 5 , illustrating a detent mechanism of the slide mechanism. -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a motor of the band saw taken along line 7-7 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the motor of the band saw, illustrating a recess within a motor fan. -
FIG. 9 is a plan view of the motor ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 1 illustrates a band saw 10 including a frame orhousing 14 supporting amotor 18 and a gear box 22 (FIG. 7 ). In the illustrated construction of the band saw 10, themotor 18 is configured as a DC brushless motor, and the band saw 10 includes a removable,rechargeable battery 26 for supplying power to the band saw 10. Themotor 18 is drivingly connected to adrive assembly 30 through agear box 22. Themotor 18, thedrive assembly 30, and thegear box 22 are supported by thehousing 14. Thedrive assembly 30 may include any of a number of bearing arrangements and different gear train arrangements configured to provide a low-speed, high-torque output from the high-speed, low-torque input provided by themotor 18. Themotor 18 and thedrive assembly 30 are operable to drive a continuous band sawblade 34 to cut a workpiece (FIG. 1 ). - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , thehousing 14 includes amain handle 38 with a trigger 42 to provide power to the band saw 10. The trigger 42 is disposed adjacent a gripping portion 44 of thehandle 38 where a user grasps the band saw 10. In the illustrated construction of the band saw 10, thebattery 26 is supported by themain handle 38 and is an 18-voltpower tool battery 26. In other embodiments, thebattery 26 may be supported on thehousing 14. The trigger 42 is operable to control operation of themotor 18. Specifically, thebattery 26 selectively supplies power to themotor 18 when the trigger 42 is actuated. Thehousing 14 of the band saw 10 also includes a deck 46 and a guard 50 coupled to the deck 46. A combination of the deck 46 and the guard 50 defines an opening or U-shaped cavity 54. The guard 50 includes alip 52 that provides a recessed area 56 (FIG. 7 ) in which the band sawblade 34 is positioned. The guard 50 substantially covers theband saw blade 34 when theblade 34 is in a shielded position (i.e., when theblade 26 is outside of acut zone 58;FIG. 1 ). However, the U-shaped cavity 54 enables theband saw blade 34 to be in an exposed position (i.e., when theblade 26 passes through thecut zone 58;FIG. 1 ). In the exposed position, theblade 34 is fully exposed and unobstructed by the guard 50, allowing workpieces to be cut when entering thecut zone 58. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-4 , the deck 46 includes amotor support portion 62 and aseparate motor cover 66 that together enclose themotor 18. The band saw 10 further includes adrive wheel assembly 68 that supports and drives thesaw blade 34. Thedrive wheel assembly 68 includes adrive wheel 70 that is directly driven by themotor 18 and a drivenwheel 74 that is driven by thedrive wheel 70 via thesaw blade 34. The outer peripheral surface and the interior side of thedrive wheel 70 and the drivenwheel 74 are covered by the deck 46 and the guard 50. Thedrive wheel 70 rotates about a drive wheel axis 78 (FIGS. 2-4 ) defined by a drive wheel spindle 82 (FIG. 7 ). Thedrive wheel spindle 82 is rotationally supported bybearings 84 of thedrive assembly 30. Thedrive wheel 70 is drivingly connected to themotor 18 via thegear box 22, thedrive assembly 30, and thedrive wheel spindle 82. In the illustrated construction of the band saw 10, therotational axis 80 of themotor 18 is coaxially aligned with thedrive wheel axis 78. In other embodiments, therotational axis 80 and thedrive wheel axis 78 may be parallel or at some other oblique angle relative to each other. Atire 86 is coupled to the outer peripheral surface of each of thewheels 70, 74 (although only one of which is shown). Eachtire 86 grips thesaw blade 34 to drive motion thereof. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , the band saw 10 further includes apipe reamer attachment 90 a that is coupled to and driven by thedrive wheel assembly 68. Although the pipe reamerattachment 90 a of the illustrated embodiment is coupled to thedrive wheel 70, in other embodiments, thepipe reamer attachment 90 a may alternatively be coupled to the drivenwheel 74. With thepipe reamer attachment 90 a being coupled to the band saw 10, a user can both cut and ream (i.e., deburr) a pipe with a single tool. In one embodiment, thepipe reamer attachment 90 a is removably coupled to thedrive wheel 70, while in other embodiments, thepipe reamer attachment 90 a may be permanently coupled to or integrated as part of the drive wheel 70 (FIG. 4 ). In this embodiment, thepipe reamer attachment 90 a is coupled to thedrive wheel 70 via a quick disconnect coupling 94, as shown inFIG. 2 . The quick disconnect coupling 94 includes spring detents 98 that mechanically interface withcorresponding projections 102 to maintain thepipe reamer attachment 90 a on thedrive wheel 70. More specifically, when attaching thepipe reamer attachment 90 a to thedrive wheel 70, theprojections 102 slide along the spring detents 98 to temporarily deform (i.e., flex) the spring detents 98. Once theprojections 102 slide beyond the spring detents 98, the spring detents 98 rebound and create a mechanical interference between theprojections 102 and the spring detents 98 to inhibit thepiper reamer attachment 90 a from being removed from thedrive wheel 70. During a reaming operation, thedrive wheel 70 is driven, for example, in a clockwise direction, while thepipe reamer attachment 90 a is coupled to thedrive wheel 70 by rotating thepipe reamer attachment 90 a, for example, in a counter-clockwise direction so as to inhibit thepipe reamer attachment 90 a from disconnecting from thedrive wheel 70 during operation. Thepipe reamer attachment 90 a includes anannular shroud 104 a that accommodates pipe ranging from ⅓ inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, thepipe reamer attachment 90 a may accommodate pipe having a different diameter. -
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of apipe reamer attachment 90 b that is coupled to thedrive wheel 70 via ahelical thread pattern 106. Specifically, thedrive wheel 70 includes ahelical thread pattern 106 that engages with acorresponding thread pattern 106 on thepiper reamer attachment 90 b. Again, thepipe reamer attachment 90 b is rotatably coupled to thedrive wheel 70 in an opposite direction of the direction of rotation of thedrive wheel 70 to inhibit thepipe reamer attachment 90 b from disconnecting from thedrive wheel 70 during operation. Thepipe reamer attachment 90 b includes anannular shroud 104 b that accommodates pipe ranging from ⅓ inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, thepipe reamer attachment 90 b may accommodate pipe having a different diameter. -
FIG. 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of apipe reamer attachment 90 c that is integrated as part of thedrive wheel 70. In other words, thepipe reamer attachment 90 c and thedrive wheel 70 are formed as a single component that is directly coupled to thedrive wheel spindle 82. Thepipe reamer attachment 90 c may also be recessed within thedrive wheel 70, such that thepipe reamer attachment 90 c does not extend or extends only slightly beyond thedrive wheel 70, as shown inFIG. 4 . Still, thepipe reamer attachment 90 c includes anannular shroud 104 c that accommodates pipe ranging from ⅓ inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, thepipe reamer attachment 90 c may accommodate pipe having a different diameter. - Each
pipe reamer attachment blade 108 for engaging and removing a burr formed on the end of a pipe after theblade 34 has cut the pipe. Theblade 108 is disposed within theannular shroud blade 108 from being exposed from the exterior of theshroud blade 108 of the illustrated embodiment is a multi-tiered blade, where each tier is capable of engaging a different sized pipe, such as pipes ranging from ⅓ inches in diameter to 1 inch in diameter. In other embodiments, theblade 108 may alternatively be three separate blades. - With reference to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , the band saw 10 further includes ashoe 110 having asupport surface 114 against which a workpiece is abutted during a cutting operation and aslot 116 through which the saw blade extends. Theshoe 110 is adjacent thecut zone 58. Theshoe 110 is adjustable along ashoe axis 118 that extends substantially parallel with thesaw blade 34. By adjusting theshoe 110 along theshoe axis 118, thesupport surface 114 is moveable to support and accommodate pipes of varying diameters. Theshoe 110 includes aslide mechanism 122 with anactuator 124 that, when depressed, allows a user to move theshoe 110 between a retracted position and an extended position along theshoe axis 118. Theslide mechanism 122 maintains theshoe 110 in different predefined positions between the retracted and extended positions via a detent mechanism 125 (FIG. 6 ). Specifically, thedetent mechanism 125 includes atooth 126 that is actuated via theactuator 124, and a plurality ofnotches 128 that selectively receive thetooth 126 to maintain theshoe 110 in various predefined positions. When thetooth 126 is in an extended position (as shown inFIG. 6 ), the tooth is received in one of thenotches 128 and inhibits theshoe 110 from moving along theshoe axis 118. In contrast, when thetooth 126 is in a retracted position, thetooth 126 is removed from one of thenotches 128 thereby enabling theshoe 110 to move along theshoe axis 118. - However, the
detent mechanism 125 is designed in a cam-like manner such that thetooth 126 has acam surface 127 shaped to permit thetooth 126 to be removed from thenotch 128, without depressing theactuator 124, and moved to the retracted position when a sufficient upward force is exerted on the shoe 110 (from the frame of reference ofFIGS. 5 and 6 ). In this case, theshoe 110 retracts to the retracted position in response to a sufficient force being exerted upon theshoe 110. An impact force proportionate to dropping the band saw 10 from a distance greater than approximately two inches above a ground surface is sufficient to cause theshoe 110 to retract to the retracted position when the impact force is exerted on theshoe 110. The resulting impact force exerted upon theshoe 110 overcomes the biasing force of thedetent mechanism 125, allowing theshoe 110 to retract via theslide mechanism 122. When the band saw 10 is dropped from a distance less than approximately two inches above a ground surface, theshoe 110 remains in position without retracting to the retracted position because the impact force exerted on theshoe 110 is not sufficient to overcome the biasing force of thedetent mechanism 125. Theslide mechanism 122 is designed to avoid causing damage to theshoe 110 when the band saw 10 is inadvertently dropped. - With reference to
FIGS. 7-9 , thedrive wheel 70 further includes arecess 130 on the interior side adjacent themotor 18. Therecess 130 accommodates a portion of thedrive assembly 30, as shown inFIG. 7 . Also, a top rotor bearing 134 is accommodated within arecess 138 of amotor fan 142, as shown inFIGS. 7-9 , and mounted within acorresponding pocket 144 in the motor cover 66 (FIG. 7 ). As such, themotor cover 66 and themotor fan 142 are spaced apart just enough to avoid mechanical interference, but the gap therebetween is otherwise negligible. The purpose of therecess 130 and therecess 138 is to consolidate the configuration of themotor 18, thegearbox 22, and thedrive assembly 30 as much as possible so themotor cover 66 protrudes from the deck 46 as little as possible. By reducing the overall length L between themotor 18, and thedrive wheel assembly 68 measured along therotational axis 80, the band saw 10 is more ergonomic and reduces torque exerted on a user during a cutting and reaming operation. In some embodiments, the overall length L is between 2 inches and 3 inches. And, in some embodiments, the overall length is no more than 2.5 inches. - Various features of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
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1. A handheld band saw comprising:
a housing;
a motor supported by the housing;
a handle coupled to the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation;
a saw blade substantially covered by the housing except for a portion of the saw blade extending through a cut zone in which a workpiece is cut during the cutting operation;
a drive wheel assembly having a drive wheel driven by the motor and a driven wheel driven by the drive wheel via the saw blade; and
a shoe coupled to the housing and extending into the cut zone, the shoe being configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation,
wherein the shoe includes an actuator that is coupled for movement with the shoe and is configured to adjust the shoe to one of a plurality of predefined positions relative to the housing.
2. The handheld band saw of claim 1 , further comprising a rail extending from the housing and defining a shoe axis, wherein the shoe slides along the shoe axis that is parallel to the saw blade in the cut zone.
3. The handheld band saw of claim 2 , wherein the actuator is depressed by a user, enabling a user to move the shoe between a retracted position and an extended position along the shoe axis.
4. The handheld band saw of claim 3 , further comprising a tooth that is actuated via the actuator and a plurality of notches along the rail that selectively receive the tooth to maintain the shoe in one of the plurality of predefined positions between the retracted position and the extended position.
5. The handheld band saw of claim 4 , wherein the tooth is moveable between a first position, in which the tooth is received in one of plurality of notches, thereby inhibiting the shoe from moving along the shoe axis, and a second position, in which the tooth is removed from one of the plurality of notches, thereby enabling the shoe to move along the shoe axis.
6. The handheld band saw of claim 5 , wherein the tooth includes a cam surface that is capable of sliding against one of the plurality of notches to automatically move the tooth to the second position without depressing the actuator when an impact force is exerted on a distal end of the shoe, at which point the shoe moves toward the retracted position.
7. The handheld band saw of claim 6 , wherein the impact force is proportionate to dropping the band saw from a distance greater than approximately two inches above a ground surface.
8. The handheld band saw of claim 5 , wherein the tooth is biased toward the first position.
9. The handheld band saw of claim 1 , wherein the shoe further includes a slot through which the saw blade extends.
10. The handheld band saw of claim 1 , further comprising a battery removably coupled to the handle, wherein the battery, when coupled to the handle, is configured to provide power to the motor.
11. The handheld band saw of claim 1 , further comprising a trigger disposed adjacent a gripping portion of the handle, wherein power from the battery is supplied to the motor when the trigger is actuated.
12. A handheld band saw comprising:
a housing;
a handle supported by the housing and configured to be grasped by a user during a cutting operation;
a motor supported by the housing;
a drive wheel assembly rotationally driven by the motor, the drive wheel assembly at least partially disposed within the housing;
a saw blade driven by the drive wheel assembly and configured to cut a workpiece during the cutting operation; and
a shoe coupled to the housing adjacent the saw blade, wherein the shoe is configured to support a workpiece during the cutting operation, and wherein the shoe includes
a slide mechanism for adjusting the shoe along a shoe axis that is parallel with the saw blade, and
a detent mechanism having a tooth that is selectively receivable in one of a plurality of notches for maintaining the shoe in a discrete position along the shoe axis,
wherein the tooth has a cam surface shaped to permit removal of the tooth from one of the plurality of notches when a force is applied to the shoe in the direction of the shoe axis, thereby causing the shoe to move along the shoe axis.
13. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , further comprising a battery removably coupled to the handle, wherein the battery, when coupled to the handle, is configured to provide power to the motor.
14. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , further comprising a trigger disposed adjacent a gripping portion of the handle, wherein power from the battery is supplied to the motor when the trigger is actuated.
15. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , wherein the shoe is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position along the shoe axis, and wherein the shoe automatically moves toward the retracted position in response to a force applied to the shoe in the direction of the shoe axis that is sufficient to overcome a biasing force of the detent mechanism.
16. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , wherein the slide mechanism further includes an actuator that is capable of moving the tooth between an extended position, in which the tooth is received within one of the plurality of notches, and a retracted position, in which the tooth is removed from one of the plurality of notches.
17. The handheld band saw of claim 16 , wherein the actuator is pivotably coupled to the slide mechanism.
18. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , wherein the saw blade is covered by the housing except a portion of the saw blade extending through a cut zone, wherein the shoe is disposed within the cut zone.
19. The handheld band saw of claim 12 , wherein the shoe further includes a support surface against which a workpiece is abutted during a cutting operation and a slot through which the saw blade extends.
20. The handheld band saw of claim 19 , wherein the slide mechanism is coupled to the support surface.
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