US 12,362,419 B2
Circular saw with drain feature
Ronald C. McCurry, West Union, SC (US)
Assigned to Techtronic Cordless GP, Anderson, SC (US)
Filed by TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP, Anderson, SC (US)
Filed on Dec. 22, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/559,757.
Prior Publication US 2023/0198067 A1, Jun. 22, 2023
Int. Cl. B25F 5/02 (2006.01); B23D 45/16 (2006.01); B27B 9/00 (2006.01); H01M 50/24 (2021.01)
CPC H01M 50/24 (2021.01) [B23D 45/16 (2013.01); H01M 2220/30 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A portable circular saw comprising:
a housing including:
a first housing side;
a second housing side coupled to the first housing side at an interface defined therebetween; and
a third housing portion spanning the first housing side and the second housing side below the first and second housing sides when the housing is oriented upright in use;
a battery receptacle formed in the housing, wherein the battery receptacle extends partially into the first housing side and partially into the second housing side, the battery receptacle having a bottom plate spaced apart from the third housing portion to form an interior space within the housing, wherein the bottom plate is opposite an opening of the battery receptacle that is configured to receive a battery pack; and
a discrete drain feature mounted between the bottom plate of the battery receptacle and the third housing portion,
wherein the drain feature defines an outlet for fluid in the battery receptacle, and
wherein the drain feature is disposed at the interface.