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.

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         8 . A power tool, comprising:
 a handle end, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, and a first electrical connector electrically connected to the power source;   a tool end removably attachable to the handle end, the tool end having a motor, and a second electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, wherein the second electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of the handle end when the tool end is attached to the handle end; and   a first pair of parallel rails attached to the handle end;   a second pair of parallel rails attached to the tool end, wherein the first and second pair of rails are slidably connectable to each other;   a snap mechanism including a spring-biased tab attached to one of the handle end or the tool end and a slot formed into the other of the handle end or the tool end for receiving the spring-biased tab for selectively securing the tool end to the handle 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 the first electrical connector is positioned adjacent to a lower end of the first pair of rails, and the second electrical connector is positioned adjacent to a lower end of the second pair of rails. 
     
     
         13 . The power tool of  claim 12 , wherein the spring-biased tab is located adjacent to an upper end of the first pair of rails, and the slot is located adjacent to an upper end of the second pair of rails. 
     
     
         14 . The power tool of  claim 12 , wherein the spring-biased tab is located adjacent to an upper end of the second pair of rails, and the slot is located adjacent to an upper end of the first pair of rails. 
     
     
         15 . A power tool, comprising:
 a handle end, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, a first pair of parallel rails, a spring-biased tab, and a first electrical connector electrically connected to the power source;   a tool end removably attachable to the handle end, the tool end having a motor, a second pair of parallel rails, a slot, and a second electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, wherein the second electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of the handle end and the first pair of rails slidably connected to the second pair of rails when the tool end is attached to the handle end; and   wherein the spring-biased tab is received in the slot for selectively releasably securing the tool end to the handle end.   
     
     
         16 . The power tool of  claim 15 , 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. 
     
     
         17 . The power tool of  claim 15 , 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. 
     
     
         18 . The power tool of  claim 15 , wherein the handle end is attachable to the tool end in a vertical sliding manner. 
     
     
         19 . A power tool, comprising:
 a pole including a first pair of parallel rails, a first electrical connector, and a first slot positioned adjacent to an upper end of the first pair of parallel rails located at a first distal end of the pole, and a second pair of parallel rails, a second electrical connector, and a first spring-biased tab positioned adjacent to an upper end of the second pair of parallel rails located at a second distal end of the pole;   a handle end attached to the second distal end of the pole, the handle end having a power source, a trigger, a third pair of parallel rails, a second slot, and a third electrical connector electrically connected to the power source, wherein the third electrical connector is attached to the second electrical connector and the third pair of rails is attached to the second pair of rails when the handle end is attached to the pole;   a tool end attached to the first distal end of the pole, the tool end having a motor, a fourth pair of parallel rails, a second spring-biased tab, and a fourth electrical connector electrically connected to the motor, wherein the fourth electrical connector is attached to the first electrical connector and the fourth pair of rails is attached to the first pair of rails when the tool end is attached to the pole.   
     
     
         20 . The power tool of  claim 19 , 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. 
     
     
         21 . The power tool of  claim 19 , 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.