Split power tool

Abstract

An extendable hedge trimmer includes a housing having a handle end and a tool end. The handle end includes a battery and an electrical connector. The tool end includes a hedge trimming implement, a motor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected with the motor. Wiring is included within the handle end for electrically connecting the battery and the electrical connector of the handle end. The trimmer also includes a pole which is releasably connectable between the tool end and the handle end. The pole is configured for electrically connecting the handle end with the tool end. The trimmer also includes a latch mechanism for releasably attaching the pole between tool end and handle end. The trimmer also includes an input for receiving AC line power via a power cord, the trimmer configured for being power by AC line power and/or battery power.

1 . A power tool, comprising:
 a handle end, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, a first electrical connector electrically connected to the power source, and a first attachment mechanism;   a tool end removably attachable to the handle end, the tool end having a motor, a second electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, and a second attachment mechanism, wherein the second electrical connector of the tool end being operatively connected to the first electrical connector of the handle end when the tool end is attached to the handle end; and   a pole releasably attachable to the handle end and the tool end, the pole having a first end and a second end, the first end including a third electrical connector and a third attachment mechanism, the second end having a fourth electrical connector and a fourth attachment mechanism, wherein the third electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of the handle end when the third attachment mechanism engages the first attachment mechanism, and wherein the fourth electrical connector is electrically connected to the second electrical connector of the tool end when the fourth attachment mechanism engages the second attachment mechanism;   wherein each of the first attachment mechanism, the second attachment mechanism, the third attachment mechanism, and the fourth attachment mechanism includes a pair of substantially parallel opposing rails that engage the rails of the corresponding attachment mechanism when the tool end is attached to the handle end or when the pole is positioned between and attached to both the tool end and the handle end.   
     
     
         2 . The power tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool end is formed as one of a saw implement, a hedge trimming implement, a chainsaw implement, a blower, or a gardening attachment. 
     
     
         3 . The power tool of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a battery providing battery power, a power cord for providing AC power, or both the battery and the power cord for providing hybrid power. 
     
     
         4 . The power tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool end is selectively articulatable in a rotating manner relative to the pole. 
     
     
         5 . The power tool of  claim 1 , wherein said pole is a telescoping pole. 
     
     
         6 . The power tool of  claim 1 , wherein the handle end, pole, and tool end are substantially linearly aligned when the pole extends between and is attached to the handle end and the tool end. 
     
     
         7 . The power tool of  claim 6 , wherein the handle end is attachable to the pole in a vertical sliding manner, the tool end is attachable to the pole in a vertical sliding manner, and the tool end is attachable to the handle end in a vertical sliding manner. 
     
     
         8 . A power tool, comprising:
 a handle end, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, a first electrical connector electrically connected to the power source, and a first attachment mechanism;   a tool end removably attachable to the handle end, the tool end having a motor, a second electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, and a second attachment mechanism, wherein the motor is electrically connected to the power source when the tool end is attached to the handle end; and   a pole releasably attached to the handle end and the tool end, the pole having a first end and a second end, the first end including a third electrical connector and a third attachment mechanism, the second end having a fourth electrical connector and a fourth attachment mechanism;   wherein the handle end, pole, and tool end are substantially linearly aligned when the pole extends between and is attached to the handle end and the tool end.   
     
     
         9 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the tool end is formed as one of a saw implement, a hedge trimming implement, a chainsaw implement, a blower, or a gardening attachment. 
     
     
         10 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the power source is a battery providing battery power, a power cord for providing AC power, or both the battery and the power cord for providing hybrid power. 
     
     
         11 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the tool end is selectively articulatable in a rotating manner relative to the pole. 
     
     
         12 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein said pole is a telescoping pole. 
     
     
         13 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the third electrical connector of the pole is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of the handle end and the fourth electrical connector of the pole is electrically connected to the second electrical connector of the tool end when the pole extends between and is attached to both the handle end and the tool end. 
     
     
         14 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the third attachment mechanism of the pole engages the first attachment mechanism of the handle end and the fourth attachment mechanism of the pole engages the second attachment mechanism of the tool end when the pole extends between and is attached to both the handle end and the tool end. 
     
     
         15 . The power tool of  claim 8 , wherein the handle end is attachable to the pole in a vertical sliding manner, the tool end is attachable to the pole in a vertical sliding manner, and the tool end is attachable to the handle end in a vertical sliding manner. 
     
     
         16 . A power tool, comprising:
 a handle end, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, a first electrical connector electrically connected to the power source, and a first pair of substantially vertical rails;   a tool end removably attachable to the handle end, the tool end having a motor, a second electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, and a second pair of substantially vertical rails, wherein the motor is electrically connected to the power source when the tool end is attached to the handle end; and   a pole releasably attached to the handle end and the tool end, the pole having a first end and a second end, the first end including a third electrical connector and a third pair of substantially vertical rails, the second end having a fourth electrical connector and a fourth pair of substantially vertical rails;   wherein the handle end, pole, and tool end are substantially linearly aligned when the pole extends between and is attached to the handle end and the tool end, said handle end and said tool end being attached to the pole in a vertical sliding manner to engage corresponding pairs of vertical rails.   
     
     
         17 . The power tool of  claim 16 , wherein the tool end is formed as one of a saw implement, a hedge trimming implement, a chainsaw implement, a blower, or a gardening attachment. 
     
     
         18 . The power tool of  claim 16 , wherein the power source is a battery providing battery power, a power cord for providing AC power, or both the battery and the power cord for providing hybrid power. 
     
     
         19 . The power tool of  claim 16 , wherein the tool end is selectively articulatable in a rotating manner relative to the pole.