Tool stand

摘要

A selectively attachable tool stand is described. The stand can be attached to the head of a tool and enables the tool to be positioned on a work surface or the ground while maintaining a desired orientation for the tool head. The stand can also be removed or detached from the tool. The stand also supports the tool in an inclined orientation which can occur during use of the tool. The tool stand can be used with a variety of tools including manually operated crimp tools.

主权项

1. A tool stand for supporting a head of a tool, the stand comprising:
a body including a first shoulder and a second shoulder spaced from the first shoulder, the body defining a recessed receiving region between the first shoulder and the second shoulder, the body also including a first base member extending laterally from the first shoulder and a second base member extending laterally from the second shoulder, the body defining a first proximal face, a second oppositely directed distal face, a first lateral face extending between the first proximal face and the distal face, a second lateral face also extending between the first proximal face and the distal face, the second lateral face being generally oppositely directed from the first lateral face, and an underside extending along and between the first and second base members; wherein the receiving region defined by the body is sized and shaped to receive a region of the head of the tool to be supported; and an aperture extending through at least one of the first shoulder and the second shoulder, the aperture accessible along at least one of the first lateral face and the second lateral face.