US Patent 9909285 Shroud retention system for a work tool

A shroud retention system for a work tool is disclosed. The shroud retention system may have an adapter attached to the work tool. The shroud retention system may further have a spring assembly attached to the adapter. The shroud retention system may also have a shroud, which may have a channel configured to slidably receive the adapter and the spring assembly. The channel may have a retainer slot. The shroud retention system may have a retainer plate disposed in the retainer slot. The retainer plate may be movable into a locked position by the spring assembly.