Rafter hook for fastening tool

摘要

A fastening tool rafter hook system supporting a power tool includes a power tool round section proximate to a tool handle. The round section has multiple pairs of indexing apertures, each positioned incrementally from a successive pair. A two piece rafter hook system includes: a first piece having a rafter hook band with a semi-circular band portion positioned in direct contact with the round section; and a second piece defining an “L” shaped rafter hook. The rafter hook includes: a first hook portion having first and second indexing bolts connected to the first hook portion; and a second hook portion oriented normal to the first portion. The first and second indexing bolts create detent connections when engaged with the indexing apertures. Connection of the first and second indexing bolts to any pair of indexing apertures releasably retains the rafter hook at selectable predefined orientations on the round section.

主权项

1. A fastening tool rafter hook system for supporting a power tool, comprising:
a section of the power tool positioned proximate to a tool handle, the section having multiple indexing apertures; and a two piece rafter hook system, including:
a first piece including a rafter hook band having a semi-circular band portion positioned in direct contact with the section of the power tool and first and second integral arms extending from said band portion, each of said first and second arms having an aperture formed therein;a second piece defining an “L” shaped rafter hook having a first portion configured to project from said section of the power tool and a second integral hook portion, said first portion having an end face confronting said section of the power tool for receiving at least one indexing bolt that is inserted into said end face and an aperture arranged generally transverse to said indexing bolt, the indexing bolt creating a detent connection when engaged with one of the indexing apertures, the connection of the indexing bolt to any one of the indexing apertures releasably retaining the rafter hook at selectable predefined orientations with respect to the section;wherein the first and second arms are configured to engage said first portion of said second piece on either side of said indexing bolt; anda fastener extending through the apertures in said first and second arms and through the aperture in said first portion of said second piece to secure said second piece to said first piece.