Dust collection system

Abstract

An auxiliary dust collection system includes a housing configured for substantially directly coupling to a dust hood of a dust and debris-generating power tool. The auxiliary dust collection system further includes a blower assembly contained within the housing. The blower assembly is configured to both draw dust and debris generated by the power tool into the housing and to vent the dust and debris from the housing. A motor is contained within the housing and is operably coupled with the blower assembly. The motor is sized and dedicated for powering the blower assembly and is further capable of electrically coupling to a standard electrical supply. The auxiliary dust collection system is configured for venting solely the dust and debris-generating power tool.

1 . An auxiliary dust collection system, comprising: 
 a housing configured for substantially directly coupling to a dust hood of a dust and debris-generating power tool,    a blower assembly contained within the housing, the blower assembly being configured to both draw dust and debris generated by the power tool into the housing and to vent the dust and debris from the housing; and    a motor contained within the housing, the motor being operably coupled with the blower assembly, the motor being sized and dedicated for powering the blower assembly, the motor being capable of electrically coupling to a standard electrical supply,    wherein the auxiliary dust collection system is configured for venting solely the dust and debris-generating power tool.    
   
   
       2 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a ground wire coupled between the housing and a metal component of the power tool.  
   
   
       3 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the housing, the motor and the blower assembly are configured for coupling with a dust hood of a power tool, such that the dust hood, the housing, the motor and the blower assembly are in a substantially in-line orientation with respect to the power tool.  
   
   
       4 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the housing forms an inlet having a sleeve configured for receiving and securing a correspondingly-shaped adapter of a dust hood for substantially directly connecting the dust hood with the inlet of the housing.  
   
   
       5 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a transfer adapter, the transfer adapter forming an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with an outlet formed by the housing, the outlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with a flexible hose member.  
   
   
       6 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 5 , further comprising a flexible hose member, the flexible hose member being configured for coupling with the transfer adapter and for directing dust and debris exhausted from the transfer adapter via the housing outlet away from the power tool.  
   
   
       7 . At auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the auxiliary dust collection system is unitary.  
   
   
       8 . An auxiliary dust collection system, comprising: 
 a dust hood being configured for substantially directly coupling to a dust and debris-generating power tool;    a housing configured for substantially directly coupling to the dust hood;    a blower assembly contained within the housing, the blower assembly being configured for venting solely the dust and debris-generating power tool by both drawing dust and debris generated by the power tool into the housing and venting the dust and debris from the housing; and    a motor contained within the housing, the motor being operably coupled with the blower assembly, the motor being sized and dedicated for powering the blower assembly, the motor being capable of electrically coupling to a standard electrical supply,    wherein the blower assembly is coupled to a drive shaft of the motor.    
   
   
       9 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein an outlet formed by the dust hood includes an adapter for substantially directly connecting with an inlet formed by the housing, the dust hood adapter being received and secured within a correspondingly-shaped sleeve of the housing inlet.  
   
   
       10 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the auxiliary dust collection system is configured for coupling with the power tool in a substantially in-line orientation.  
   
   
       11 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 8 , further comprising a ground wire coupled between the housing and a metal component of the power tool.  
   
   
       12 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 8 , further comprising a transfer adapter, the transfer adapter forming an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with an outlet formed by the housing, the outlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with a flexible hose member.  
   
   
       13 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 12 , further comprising a flexible hose member, the flexible hose member being configured for coupling with the transfer adapter and for directing dust and debris exhausted from the transfer adapter via the housing outlet away from the power tool.  
   
   
       14 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the auxiliary dust collection system is unitary.  
   
   
       15 . An auxiliary dust collection system for a portable planer, comprising: 
 a dust hood having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, the inlet of the dust hood being configured for substantially directly coupling to the portable planer;    a housing having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, the inlet of the housing being configured for substantially directly coupling to the outlet of the dust hood;    a blower assembly contained within the housing, the blower assembly being configured for venting solely the portable planer by drawing dust and debris generated by the portable planer into the housing, via the housing inlet, and venting the dust and debris from the housing via the housing outlet; and    a motor contained within the housing, the motor being operably coupled with the blower assembly, the motor being sized and dedicated for powering the blower assembly, the motor being capable of electrically coupling to a standard electrical supply,    wherein the blower assembly is coupled to a drive shaft of the motor and is configured to draw dust and debris into the housing in a first direction and to vent dust and debris from the housing in a second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction.    
   
   
       16 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 15 , further comprising a ground wire coupled between the housing and a metal component of the power tool.  
   
   
       17 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the auxiliary dust collection system is configured for coupling with the power tool in a substantially in-line orientation.  
   
   
       18 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the outlet of the dust hood includes an adapter for substantially directly connecting with the inlet of the housing, the dust hood adapter being received and secured within a correspondingly-shaped sleeve of the housing inlet.  
   
   
       19 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 15 , further comprising a transfer adapter, the transfer adapter forming an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with the housing outlet, the outlet end of the transfer adapter being configured for coupling with a flexible hose member.  
   
   
       20 . An auxiliary dust collection system as claimed in  claim 18 , further comprising a flexible hose member for connecting with the housing outlet, the flexible hose member for directing dust and debris exhausted from the housing outlet away from the power tool.