A knockout punch tool set is provided. The knockout punch tool set includes a punch, a die, a draw stud, and a driving tool. The draw stud is configured to be used with both a powered and a manual driving tool. The draw stud includes a driving end with a recess. The recess of the draw stud is couplable to a square drive to allow for use with the powered driving tool. The driving end of the draw stud further includes outer surfaces positioned around the recess to allow for engagement with a manual driving tool. In various embodiments, the punch tool set includes a step bit couplable to the draw stud.
B26F 1/34 - Appareillage à main pour perforer ou poinçonner, p. ex. poinçons commandé par moteur
B26F 1/16 - Perforation par un ou plusieurs outils du type foret
B25B 13/46 - Clés à écrousClés anglaises du type à cliquet, assurant le libre retour de la course de la poignée
B23B 45/02 - Perceuses tenues à la main ou perceuses analogues portatives, p. ex. en forme de pistoletÉquipement à cet effet entraînées électriquement
B23B 45/06 - Perceuses tenues à la main ou perceuses analogues portatives, p. ex. en forme de pistoletÉquipement à cet effet entraînées par la force humaine
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POWER TOOL INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF HALF-BRIDGE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
A power tool including a housing, a brushless motor supported within the housing, a battery pack interface configured to receive a battery pack, a half-bridge semiconductor device, and a controller. The half-bridge semiconductor device is for controlling power provided to the brushless motor. The half-bridge semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor switching device, a second semiconductor switching device, and a first gate driver that is configured to control a conductive state of the first semiconductor switching device and the second semiconductor switching device. The controller is connected to the half-bridge semiconductor device. The controller is configured to provide control signals to the half-bridge semiconductor device to control the half-bridge semiconductor device to provide power to the brushless motor.
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
B25B 28/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour assembler ou séparer
H02P 7/28 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour réguler ou commander individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique à courant continu en faisant varier le champ ou le courant d'induit par commande maîtresse avec puissance auxiliaire utilisant des tubes à décharge ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H02P 6/08 - Dispositions pour commander la vitesse ou le couple d'un seul moteur
H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
A rolling storage unit for a modular system is provided. The rolling storage unit includes a main body and one or more drawers positionable within the main body. In various embodiments the one or more drawers include one or more wheels or rollers to provide support for the drawer as the drawer is extended from the main body. In specific embodiments the drawer includes a latch configured to secure the drawer relative to the main body.
One or more adapters for a modular system are provided. The adapters are configured to couple externally to utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units to provide access to tool storage devices, tool, and/or tool accessories. One or more support rails for a modular system are provided. The support rails are configured to couple externally to utility modules in a system, thereby providing access to tools, tool accessories, and/or storage devices.
Systems, devices, and methods are described for charging networked power tool battery packs. One system includes an electronic controller, having a processor and memory, obtains information associated with a first battery pack charger electrically connected to a power input and information associated with a second battery pack charger electrically connected to the power input. The electronic controller controls a charge operation of each of a plurality of battery packs, each of the plurality of battery packs connected to one of the first battery pack charger and the second battery pack charger. The electronic controller may be included in the second battery pack charger and may obtain the information associated with the first battery pack charger over a wireless connection with the second battery pack charger or a power line shared by the first battery pack charger and the second battery pack charger.
A printed circuit board for dissipating heat. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of layers, a circuit component provided on a top side of the plurality of layers, a heat pipe provided on a top side of the circuit component, and a copper insert provided under the circuit component and through each layer of the plurality of layers.
A hard hat configured to support an AR/VR headset or goggles and associated components is provided. The hard hat does not include a front brim allowing for appropriate positioning of the AR/VR goggles relative to the hard hat. A hinged bracket is coupled to the hard hat and the AR/VR goggles to allow for movement of the AR/VR goggles. The AR/VR goggles are moveable between an in use position in which the goggles are positioned in front of a user's face and a storage position in which the goggles are positioned above or away from the user's face.
A printed circuit board (PCB) cooling system. The PCB cooling system includes a circuit component, a PCB with an internal heat sink layer, and a droplet cooling assembly. The PCB with an internal heat sink layer is positioned below the circuit component, and the droplet cooling assembly is positioned above the circuit component.
Systems and methods are provided herein directed to charging coordination among multiple power tool battery chargers. Such coordination can increase the charging throughput of the chargers and reduce or maintain current draw below a threshold of a supplying power network. In some systems and methods, a charging coordination controller receives, wirelessly, charger information from a plurality of power tool battery charger systems, determines a charger subset based on the charger information, and transmits, wirelessly, a charger enabling instruction to the charger subset. In some systems and methods, power tool battery chargers are daisy-chained together, and each charger self-regulates charging based on a prioritization scheme to provide coordination among the chargers.
A Power tool may include a battery pack interface configured to receive a removable and rechargeable battery pack. A Power tool may include a motor including: a stator including a plurality of stator teeth configured to receive a plurality of stator coils, and a rotor including: a plurality of slots configured in a spoke-type configuration, each of the plurality of slots including a magnet housing portion configured to receive a magnet, wherein the magnet includes a length and a width, the length of the magnet being larger than half of a width of one of the plurality of stator teeth.
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 1/276 - Aimants encastrés dans le noyau magnétique, p. ex. aimants permanents internes [IPM]
H02K 21/16 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanentsGénératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants avec des aimants tournant à l'intérieur des induits avec des noyaux d'induits annulaires à pôles saillants
H02K 1/02 - Détails du circuit magnétique caractérisés par le matériau magnétique
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
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HYBRID THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR POWER TOOLS AND POWER TOOL COMPONENTS
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a power tool. The power tool includes at least one hybrid composite component. The hybrid composite component includes a housing component and a composite component. The composite component is made of a first thermoplastic polymer matrix filled with long fibers in which most of the long fibers have a length of at least 0.5 inches.
A hydraulic cylinder system and method for operating the hydraulic cylinder system for a hydraulic tool is provided. The hydraulic cylinder system comprises an inner hydraulic cylinder, an outer hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic ram, a hydraulic pump, and a sequence valve embedded inside the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump provides flow into the inner hydraulic cylinder so that during operation of the hydraulic cylinder system, the hydraulic ram extends in a first phase, the sequence valve opens in a transition phase, and the hydraulic ram extends in a second phase.
F15B 11/02 - Systèmes comportant essentiellement des moyens particuliers pour commander la vitesse ou la puissance d'un organe de sortie
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
F15B 15/18 - Ensembles combinés comportant moteur et pompe
A hydraulic tool including an outer rotor electric motor having a rotor and a stator, a hydraulic pump, and a gearbox coupled between the electric motor and the hydraulic pump. In one example, the stator is at least partially received within the rotor. In another example, the electric motor drives the hydraulic pump via the gearbox to pressurize hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic tool.
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system and method of operating a motor control algorithm in a power tool (100) to utilize dynamic field weakening. The method includes operating the motor (102) according to dynamic field weakening, measuring sensor readings, and sampling the sensor readings. The method also includes calculating an averaged sensor reading value, comparing the averaged sensor reading value to a predetermined sensor value, and continuing to operate according to dynamic field weakening if the averaged sensor reading has not exceeded the predetermined sensor value. The method further includes changing the motor control algorithm to a static motor commutation sequence if the averaged sensor reading has exceeded the predetermined sensor value.
B25B 27/02 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a power tool and method of operating a power tool. The method includes measuring a battery current draw, sampling the battery current draw to generate a plurality of battery current samples, calculating an averaged current value by averaging the plurality of battery current samples, and comparing the averaged current value with a predetermined current value. The method also includes determining a number of motor revolutions, comparing the number of motor revolutions to a startup threshold, and determining a cycle is complete and stopping the motor when the number of motor revolutions exceeds the startup threshold and the averaged current value is greater than the predetermined current value.
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
B25B 27/02 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
B23D 29/00 - Dispositifs à main pour le cisaillage ou le découpage des métaux
An angle grinder includes an output shaft defining a rotational axis, a housing from which the output shaft extends, and a flange coupled to the housing and surrounding the output shaft. The angle grinder further includes a first circumferential groove defined between the flange and the housing, a first array of radially outward-extending slots in the flange and in communication with the first circumferential groove, and a key way defined in the housing. The key way is positioned inline with a first of the radially outward-extending slots in the first array. The angle grinder further includes a guard with a second array of radially inward-extending projections and a key positionable within the keyway. The radially inward-extending projections are received in the radially outward-extending slots. The key is able to close the first radially outward-extending slot in the first array to prevent removal of the guard from the housing.
B24B 23/02 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet comportant des outils de meulage rotatifsAccessoires à cet effet
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a tool head for a hydraulic tool. The tool head includes a variety of lightweight, high-strength materials, such as titanium, titanium alloys, and carbon fibers. The tool head can be configured as a cutting, crimping, or pressing tool head.
B25B 27/10 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher pour emmancher des raccords dans des tuyaux souples ou manches
A balanced pump-axial piston pump for a hydraulic tool is provided. The balanced pump-axial piston pump includes a camshaft, cam followers, a lift block, a spring, a pump piston, a piston chamber, and a manifold. Rotation of the camshaft drives radial movement of the cam followers at the same time. The radial movement of the cam followers make the lift block move linearly along the axis of the hydraulic tool. The spring pushes the piston against the lift block so that the piston is kept in contact with the lift block. The linear movement of the lift block moves the piston linearly in the piston chamber, thereby pumping oil and providing hydraulic power.
F04B 9/04 - "Machines" ou pompes à piston caractérisées par les moyens entraînants ou entraînés liés à leurs organes de travail les moyens étant mécaniques constitués par des cames, des excentriques ou des mécanismes à téton et rainure guide
A mobile power distribution system is provided. In one example embodiment, the mobile power distribution system can include a wireless module, a display with a graphical user interface, and a battery charger system. The wireless module can communicate data associated with the mobile power distribution system via one or more wireless communication links. The battery charger system can include one or more input power sources, a power bus coupled to the one or more input power sources, a communication bus coupled to the one or more input power sources and to the power bus, and one or more charger devices coupled to the power bus and the communication bus. The battery charger system can be configured to provide bus power to the one or more charger devices based at least in part on one or more arbitration schemes configured to allocate bus power between the one or more charger devices.
A hydraulic pump and a method of operating a double acting hydraulic pump is provided. The method includes retrieving a current operating pressure from memory of a controller, controlling a pump assembly to pump hydraulic fluid from a bladder through one of two work ports to a hydraulic tool at the current operating pressure, and updating the current operating pressure based on input from a user interface.
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
An inspection camera system that includes an inspection camera tool (e.g., a pipeline inspection tool, a handheld inspection camera tool) having a cable configured to be directed into an interior space (e.g., a pipe, a conduit), where a camera disposed on a distal end of the cable is operable to capture an image. An electronic processor in communication with the camera receives the image from the camera, accesses a machine learning model that has been trained on training data to generate classified feature data from an input image, applies the image to the machine learning model to generate classified feature data that indicate a classification of an object depicted in the image, and displays the image and the classified feature data a user.
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
B65H 75/36 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p. ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p. ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force n'impliquant pas l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit à l'intérieur du paquet de matériau stocké, p. ex. dans lequel le matériau stocké est logé dans une enveloppe ou un logement, ou engagé de manière intermittente sur une série de supports d'une façon sinueuse ou en serpentins
F16L 55/46 - Lancement ou récupération des hérissons ou des chariots
G01N 21/954 - Inspection de la surface intérieure de corps creux, p. ex. d'alésages
A secondary battery includes a flexible body portion, an electrochemical formation, a cathode, an anode, and a gas-release device. The flexible body portion defines an internal volume. The electrochemical formation is positioned within the internal volume and includes layered anode and cathode materials interlaced with separators therebetween and wetted with electrolyte. The cathode is in electrical communication with the electrochemical formation and extends from the body portion. The anode is in electrical communication with the electrochemical formation and extends from the body portion. The gas-release device is in communication with the internal volume and relieves gas generated inside the body portion.
A hydraulic pump is provided including a housing with a work port, a bladder that stores hydraulic fluid, a pump assembly, and a manifold. The pump assembly pumps hydraulic fluid from the bladder to the work port via an outlet line. The manifold includes a first chamber, a first relief valve, a second chamber located between the first chamber and the work port, a second relief valve, and a check valve. The first relief valve releases fluid from the outlet line to the bladder when a first pressure is reached within the first chamber. The second relief valve releases fluid from the outlet line to the bladder when a second pressure is reached within the second chamber. The check valve is positioned along the outlet line between the first chamber and the second chamber and prevents fluid flow from the second chamber to the first chamber.
F04B 23/02 - Installations ou systèmes de pompage comportant des réservoirs
F04B 53/16 - Carcasses d'enveloppeCylindresChemises de cylindre ou culassesConnexions des tubulures pour fluide
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
A power tool may include a battery pack interface configured to receive a removable and rechargeable battery pack. A device may include a motor including: a stator including a plurality of stator teeth configured to receive a plurality of stator coils; and a rotor including: a plurality of slots configured in a spoke-type configuration, each of the plurality of slots including a magnet housing portion configured to receive a magnet, a central barrier, a plurality of inner ribs configured to connect the magnet housing portion of the plurality of slots to each other via the central barrier, at least one airspace barrier between the plurality of inner ribs, and wherein the magnet housing portion of the plurality of slots are exposed to the at least one airspace barrier.
H02K 1/276 - Aimants encastrés dans le noyau magnétique, p. ex. aimants permanents internes [IPM]
H02K 29/03 - Moteurs ou génératrices à dispositifs de commutation non mécaniques, p. ex. tubes à décharge ou dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec un circuit magnétique spécialement adapté pour éviter des ondulations du couple ou des problèmes de démarrage autonome
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
A power tool may include a housing including a motor housing portion, a front housing portion coupled to the motor housing portion, and a handle portion extending from the motor housing portion. The power tool may include a trigger coupled to a front side of the handle portion. The power tool may include an output member extending from the front housing portion. The power tool may include a torque adjustment interface disposed between the front housing portion and the trigger, the torque adjustment interface including an actuator rotatable in a first direction to increase a torque output limit of the power tool and in a second direction opposite the first direction to decrease the torque output limit of the power tool.
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
A power tool including a housing, a handle, and a brushless motor within the housing. The brushless motor includes a rotor and a stator. The power tool also includes a sensor to sense a parameter of the brushless motor, a power switching circuit configured to provide a supply of power from a power source to the brushless motor, and an electronic controller to apply a field-oriented control ("FOC") technique to control the brushless motor. The electronic controller is configured to receive, via the sensor, a first signal indicative of a braking operation of the brushless motor, generate a second signal to control a first component of a current of the brushless motor to brake the brushless motor, and generate a third signal to control a second component of a current of the brushless motor to brake the brushless motor.
H02P 3/08 - Dispositions pour l'arrêt ou le ralentissement de moteurs, génératrices électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour arrêter ou ralentir individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique ou un convertisseur dynamo-électrique pour arrêter ou ralentir un moteur à courant continu
H02P 7/06 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour réguler ou commander individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique à courant continu en faisant varier le champ ou le courant d'induit
H02P 6/28 - Dispositions pour la commande du courant
H02P 6/08 - Dispositions pour commander la vitesse ou le couple d'un seul moteur
H02P 23/00 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par un procédé de commande autre que la commande par vecteur
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
Various embodiments of layout tool devices and systems are provided. In various embodiments, the layout tool devices and systems improve layout work flow using layout tools, such as via using lasers and/or customized flexible elongate structures to facilitate marking points along a line, including systems with multiple devices, such as mobile devices, that emit lasers in combination with the other devices in the system.
A method of manufacturing a saw blade. The method includes providing a body having a plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a cutting tip, a rake face extending from the cutting tip, and a relief face extending from the cutting tip opposite the rake face. The body is made of a first material. The method further includes coupling a cutting insert to the cutting tip of each cutting tooth. The cutting insert defines a longitudinal axis oriented parallel to at least a portion of the rake face. The cutting insert is made of a second material that is different than the first material. Moreover, the method includes grinding the cutting insert to a desired shape.
A robotic lawn mower (100) includes a traction motor system (114) and a blade motor system (116) that, respectively, drives wheels (110) and drives a blade (108) of the robotic lawn mower (100). The robotic lawn mower also includes processing circuitry (102) for receiving user inputs that indicate a boundary (432), a mow pattern (1210), and/or a pre-planned path for a location (400). The processing circuitry (102) may control the traction motor system (114) and the blade motor system (116), in accordance with the user input, such that the robotic lawn mower (100) mows a lawn (430) at the location (400) based on the boundary (432), the mow pattern (1210), and/or the pre-planned path. The processing circuitry (102) may also detect an obstacle (820) in the lawn (430) based on the data generated by sensors (810) and operate the robotic lawn mower (100) to avoid the obstacle (820) and continue to mow the lawn based on the boundary (432), mow pattern (1210), and/or pre-planned path.
Various embodiments of a voltage detection device and of related safety systems are provided. In various embodiments, the voltage detection device is configured to couple to safety headwear, such as via the one or more housing(s) of the voltage detection device coupling directly to the safety headwear or the voltage detection device coupling to an adaptor mounted to the hard hat.
A42B 3/06 - Calottes amortissant les chocs, p. ex. des casques anticollision
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans filLeurs installations
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
G01R 19/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
G08C 19/02 - Systèmes de transmission de signaux électriques dans lesquels le signal transmis est l'amplitude d'un courant ou d'une tension
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
A hard hat including an outer shell, a linear impact absorbing material, and a rotational impact absorbing material is constructed of materials designed to provide protection to a wearer in extreme environmental conditions and under impact. In one embodiment, the rotational impact absorbing material is formed from a strain rate sensitive material in which the rigidity of the material increases under an impact.
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a reciprocating saw blade. The reciprocating saw blade includes a body having a first end, a second end spatially disposed from the first end, a spine edge, and a cutting edge opposite to the spine edge. The reciprocating saw blade also includes a plurality of teeth defining a cutting portion of the cutting edge. Each tooth of the plurality of teeth includes a base having a unitary construction with the body. The base is made of a first material having a first hardness. A tip is welded to the base, and the tip is made of a cemented ceramic material having a second hardness that is greater than the first hardness. The cemented ceramic material includes tungsten carbide particles and other particles including one or more cubic carbides. The cemented ceramic material has a hardness of at least 1000 HV10.
A power tool, a power tool system, and a method for wireless power tool networking involve distributed intelligence running on individual nodes in a wireless mesh network. A node can determine a first operating parameter associated with a power tool, determine a second operating parameter associated with a mesh network, identify a node type of the power tool based on at least one of the first operating parameter or the second operating parameter, and operate the power tool as a node in the mesh network in accordance with the node type.
A power tool, such as a tension control (TC) and/or shear wrench is provided. The power tool includes a powertrain having a motor and an output assembly the motor defines a motor axis of rotation and the output assembly defines a drive axis of rotation, which is oriented parallel to and offset from, or perpendicular to the drive axis of rotation. The motor and the output assembly are operatively coupled by a linkage assembly, which is configured to transfer rotational power from the motor to the output assembly. The output assembly includes a transmission configured to rotate both an inner socket and an outer socket of the output assembly.
A power tool that includes a housing, a brushless motor, a power switching circuit, an impact mechanism, and an electronic controller. The brushless motor is within the housing and includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor is coupled to a motor shaft to produce a rotational output. The power switching circuit provides a supply of power to the brushless motor. The impact mechanism is configured to be driven by the motor between a first position and a second position. The electronic controller is configured to determine whether the impact mechanism is in the first position, operate in a high power state while the impact mechanism is moved from the first position to the second position, determine whether the impact mechanism is in the second position, and operate in a low power state while the impact mechanism is moved from the second position to the first position.
H02P 7/06 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour réguler ou commander individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique à courant continu en faisant varier le champ ou le courant d'induit
H02P 23/00 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par un procédé de commande autre que la commande par vecteur
A power tool includes a permanent magnet assisted synchronous rotor motor. The motor includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a first slot located between an external circumferential surface of the rotor. The first slot includes a first magnet housing portion. The first magnet housing portion located a first radial distance away from a center of rotation of the rotor. The rotor includes a second slot located between the external circumferential surface of the rotor and the first slot. The second slot includes a second magnet housing portion. A second length of the second slot is shorter than a first length of the first slot, and the second magnet housing is located a second radial distance away from the center of rotation of the rotor.
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 1/276 - Aimants encastrés dans le noyau magnétique, p. ex. aimants permanents internes [IPM]
H02K 1/02 - Détails du circuit magnétique caractérisés par le matériau magnétique
H02K 21/16 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanentsGénératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants avec des aimants tournant à l'intérieur des induits avec des noyaux d'induits annulaires à pôles saillants
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
A transportation device configured to detachably engage with units, such as modular units, is provided. The transportation device is configured to actuate between a closed position and an open position. One or more of the transportation device are is configured to couple to and help move one or more units, such as modular units in one or more of the open position and the closed position.
B62B 3/02 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet comportant des parties réglables, rabattables, attachables, détachables ou transformables
B62B 5/06 - Appareillage pour la propulsion à main, p. ex. guidons
A tool is disclosed and includes a housing, a motor within the housing, wherein the motor includes a support bracket with a stator disposed thereon and a rotor rotatable disposed around the stator, a gear assembly within the housing and operatively coupled to the motor, wherein the gear assembly includes a sun gear, a plurality of planet gears disposed on a planet gear carrier around the sun gear, and an outer ring gear surrounding the planet gears, wherein the outer ring gear is affixed to the rotor of the motor to rotate therewith.
A protective clothing equipment is provided that is comfortable, stabilizing, and compatible with varying types of surfaces. One embodiment of the protective clothing equipment includes a thigh support, a brace coupled to the thigh support, and padding disposed in front of the knee of the wearer.
A41D 13/06 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs protégeant uniquement une partie particulière du corps les genoux ou les pieds
A41D 13/05 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs protégeant uniquement une partie particulière du corps
One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably support and optionally couple with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The support platforms include one or more components, such as shelves and/or top panels, that include couplers configured to coupled to modular tool storage units.
One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably couple to a wall and with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units, thereby coupling and/or storing the utility modules against the wall.
A power tool including a housing, a motor having an output shaft, a first gear set coupled to the output shaft, a second gear set, and an auto-shift mechanism. The motor is configured to drive rotation of the output shaft to generate torque. The auto-shift mechanism is positioned between the first gear stage and the second gear stage and provides at least a first torque transmission path and a second torque transmission path between the first gear set and the second gear set. The auto-shift mechanism is configured to transmit torque between the first gear set and the second gear set along the first path when torque generated by the motor is less than a critical torque and is configured to transmit torque between the first gear set and the second gear set when torque generated by the motor is greater than the critical torque.
A powered fastener driver having a motor, a biasing member configured to store a force for driving a fastener, a lifter configured to release the force, a piston configured to be urged by the force towards a bottom-dead-center position to drive the fastener into a workpiece, and a magnet coupled to the lifter for rotation therewith. The magnet is formed as a single piece including a first pair of poles having a first north pole face and a first south pole face, and a second pair of poles including a second north pole face and a second south pole face. The first north pole face is adjacent the second south pole face, and a pole junction is defined between the first and second pairs of poles. A sensor is configured to detect the pole junction.
A power tool is disclosed and includes a housing, a motor within the housing, a rotor and fan assembly within the motor. The rotor and fan assembly includes a rotor with a plurality of magnets, each magnet having an overlap portion that extends beyond a face of the rotor, and a fan adjacent the face of the rotor. The fan includes a plurality of magnet pockets, and the overlap portion of each magnet extends into a respective magnet pocket of the plurality of magnet pockets.
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 7/116 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des engrenages
H02K 1/276 - Aimants encastrés dans le noyau magnétique, p. ex. aimants permanents internes [IPM]
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
Various laser level designs including an improved core structure are shown. In one example, the laser level includes housing, a core structure, and a laser generator positioned within the cores structure and/or the housing. The core structure further includes a plurality of leveling pins allowing for leveling in one or more directions and one or more pin retainers coupled to and extending between the leveling pins.
G01C 15/00 - Instruments de géodésie ou accessoires non prévus dans les groupes
H01S 3/00 - Lasers, c.-à-d. dispositifs utilisant l'émission stimulée de rayonnement électromagnétique dans la gamme de l’infrarouge, du visible ou de l’ultraviolet
Systems and methods for implementing a hybrid supercapacitor within power tool devices. One device includes a primary power source, a hybrid supercapacitor, and a controller. The controller is selectively coupled to the primary power source and the hybrid supercapacitor. The controller is configured to receive power from the primary power source and to determine a voltage of the primary power source. The controller is configured to determine whether the voltage of the primary power source is less than or equal to a voltage threshold and connect, in response to the voltage of the primary power source being less than or equal to the voltage threshold, the hybrid supercapacitor to the controller.
Devices described herein include a battery-powered output device having a number of output ports, a power source, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a user input indicating a desired configuration of the output ports. The controller is further configured to configure the output ports based on the received user input and a total power budget of the battery-powered power output device.
A hand tool, such as a multi-tool including pivotable handles is shown. The multi-tool includes a first and second handle, a first and second jaw portion, coupled to the first and second handle, and a plurality of tool components. The multi-tool further includes a locking mechanism that includes an engagement member, a pin, and a biasing element. When the first or second handle is in a locked position, the biasing element applies a force pushing the pin into engagement with the engagement member to secure the first or second handle. When the first or second handle is in an unlocked position, the pin is movable along the engagement member such that the first or second handle is pivotable. In a specific embodiment, the multi-tool including a pre-deployment mechanism configured to deploy the tool component at various angles thereby improving access and opening of the tool components.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 4/525 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du fer, du cobalt ou du nickel pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 ou LiCoOxFy
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c.-à-d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
H01M 4/36 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs
H01M 4/583 - Matériau carboné, p. ex. composés au graphite d'intercalation ou CFx
H01M 4/38 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'éléments simples ou d'alliages
H01M 4/02 - Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif
A battery pack includes an outer housing and a plurality of pouch cells arranged within the outer housing. Each of the plurality of pouch cells has a first cell end, a second cell end, and a cell side surface provided between the first cell end and the second cell end. The cell side surface includes a first face, a second face, and a third face. Each of the plurality of pouch cells has a thickness in a first direction extending between the first cell end and the second cell end and has a two-dimensional projection in a plane that is orthogonal to the first direction.
H01M 50/107 - Boîtiers primairesFourreaux ou enveloppes caractérisés par leur forme ou leur structure physique ayant une section transversale courbe, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
H01M 50/509 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le type de connexion, p. ex. connexions mixtes
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
One or more support structures for a modular system are provided. The support structures are configured to detachably couple with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The support structure facilitates sliding the utility modules with respect to a surface the support structure is coupled to.
A circular saw comprising a shoe including an upper surface and an opposite, lower surface, and a saw unit. The saw unit includes a circular saw blade, a blade guard, and a transparent blade window. The blade guard encloses a portion of the saw blade. The blade guard encloses a portion of the saw blade and has a cutout adjacent a bottom side of the blade guard and a slot above the cutout. The transparent blade window is configured to be received in the cutout to provide a user with a visual indication of the saw blade. The blade window includes a lock tab confined for sliding movement within a first portion of the slot and removable from the slot when aligned with a second portion of the slot to remove the blade window from the blade guard.
B23D 45/02 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage à lames circulaires ou à disques à friction la lame circulaire ou la pièce à scier étant montée sur un chariot
B23D 47/02 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers des bâtisMachines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers d'agencements de guidage de la table de travail ou du chariot porte-scie
The disclosure provides, in one aspect, an electric motor comprising a stator and a rotor assembly including a rotor body and a pinion gear integrally formed as a single piece with the rotor body.
H02K 21/14 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanentsGénératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants avec des aimants tournant à l'intérieur des induits
H02K 15/02 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques des corps statoriques ou rotoriques
H02K 7/116 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des engrenages
H02K 1/02 - Détails du circuit magnétique caractérisés par le matériau magnétique
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
A powered fastener driver includes a housing defining cylinder support portion, a drive unit support portion, and a handle portion that is spaced apart from the drive unit support portion. The handle portion defines a handle axis. A piston is movable within a cylinder from a TDC position to a driven or BDC position. A driver blade is attached to the piston for movement therewith along a driving axis from the TDC position toward the BDC position for driving a fastener into a workpiece. A lifter is operable to move the piston and driver blade, in unison, from the BDC position toward the TDC position. A drive unit is supported by the drive unit support portion and operably coupled to the lifter. The drive unit includes a motor having first output shaft that extends along a motor axis. The motor is positioned below the handle. The handle axis and the motor axis intersect the driving axis.
A power tool including a housing, a trigger, a motor coupled to an output member, and a motor drive circuit coupled to the motor. The power tool further includes a motor controller coupled to the motor drive circuit. The motor control circuit is configured to detect an input received from a sensor indicating that a wake-up operation is required. The motor control circuit is also configured to determine whether the power tool is in a sleep condition and initiate the wake-up operation in response to receiving the input and determining that the power tool is in the sleep condition.
H02P 1/02 - Dispositions de démarrage de moteurs électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques Détails
H02P 1/08 - Interrupteur marche-arrêt actionné manuellement, commandant un combinateur à plusieurs positions ou des impédances actionnés mécaniquement pour le démarrage d'un moteur
H02P 1/18 - Dispositions de démarrage de moteurs électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer des machines dynamo- électriques ou des convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer individuellement un moteur à courant continu
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
G01D 5/18 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension faisant varier l'impédance effective de tubes à décharge ou de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
Hanging tool storage devices, shown as tool boards are provided. In some embodiments, the tool board includes a base and a plurality of pocket panels adjustably coupled to various locations of the base. In certain embodiments, the base includes a plurality of base members that releasably couple to one another to form different base shapes and sizes. In other specific embodiments, the pocket panels are rigid and modularly connect to one another to form a rigid structure.
A powered fastener driver includes a housing, a nosepiece extending from the housing, a driver blade movable within the nosepiece between a ready position and a driven position the driver blade comprising a plurality of drive teeth on a first side of the driver blade and a plurality of locking projections on a second side of the driver blade, a piston coupled to the driver blade for movement therewith, a driver cylinder within which the piston is movable, a storage chamber cylinder containing pressurized gas therein and in fluid communication with the driver cylinder, a first end of the driver cylinder being affixed to a corresponding first end of the storage chamber cylinder, and a latch actuator assembly adjacent the driver blade, wherein the latch actuator assembly includes a latch to engage one of the plurality of locking projections to prevent the driver blade from moving toward the driven position.
A tool, such as a pry bar including a textured tip is shown. In one embodiment, the textured tip includes a plurality of projections and a plurality of grooves. Various textured tip embodiments are configured to increase friction/gripping with a workpiece, thereby increasing a pry force applied to the workpiece before the pry bar slips and/or loses contact with the workpiece.
A tool, such as a hammer including a handle configured to be replaceable is shown. In one embodiment, the handle includes a grip insert coupled to the shaft of the hammer and an outer grip surrounding the grip insert. In another embodiment, the hammer includes a shaft with a pair of opposing channels. The handle includes a grip insert with a pair of corresponding projections to couple to the pair of opposing channels and an outer grip surrounding the grip insert.
B25G 3/32 - Dispositifs de verrouillage ou de blocage en combinaison avec une soie, un boulon, une autre tige traversant axialement toute la longueur du manche
B25G 1/10 - Fabrication des manches caractérisés par le matériau ou la forme
A powered conduit bending tool is configured to bend conduit. The tool comprises a housing, a motor contained within the housing, and a battery removably coupled to the housing to provide power to the motor. An output shaft extends from the housing and is driven by the motor to rotate about an axis. A head is coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith. The head includes a curved channel for receiving the conduit. A guide is coupled to the housing and supported opposite the curved channel of the head. The guide includes a latching handle movable between a closed position and an open position. The motor drives the head to rotate relative to the housing so that the curved channel and the guide cooperate to bend the pipe.
B21D 7/024 - Cintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes sur un organe de formage fixeCintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes par utilisation d'un organe de formage ou d'une butée oscillante par un organe de formage oscillant
B21D 7/14 - Cintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes combiné avec une mesure des courbures ou des longueurs
B21D 7/12 - Cintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes avec une commande à programme
Tool support devices are provided. In some embodiments, the tool support device includes a storage tray and an adjustable mounting mechanism configured to engage and support the tool support device from a wall, such as a utility bucket wall. In other embodiments, the tool support device is a corner mounted device with a plurality of openings for support tools of different sizes.
A power tool is disclosed and includes a housing and a motor disposed within the housing. The power tool further includes a first blade and a second blade movable relative to the first blade by the motor. During operation, a cutting stroke length of the first blade relative to the second blade is selectively adjustable based on a direction of rotation of the motor.
A powered fastener driver includes a driver blade movable from a top-dead-center (TDC) position to a bottom-dead-center (BDC) position for driving a fastener into a workpiece and a drive unit for providing torque to move the driver blade from the BDC position toward the TDC position. A rotary lifter is engageable with the driver blade and configured to receive torque from the drive unit for returning the driver blade from the BDC position toward the TDC position. The lifter has a body, a drive pin coupled to the body, and a roller positioned on the drive pin. The roller includes an engagement section configured to receive an end portion of a tooth of the driver blade. The lifter includes a means for aligning the engagement section with the end portion of the tooth on the driver blade to facilitate meshing between the end portion and the roller.
One or more coupling mechanisms for a modular system are provided. The coupling mechanisms work with modular units in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The coupling systems are configured to couple with and integrate various objects into the modular system, such as bags and tools. The coupling systems include various configurations of male and female couplers to facilitate coupling with utility modules including corresponding male and female couplers.
F16B 5/06 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par brides ou clips
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
A power tool device (102) is controlled to emit sounds that can identify the power tool device and/or be used to encode data for acoustic data transmission. Modulating the switching frequency of electronic components (370) (e.g., transistors, semiconductor switched devices) of the power tool device (102) can create an acoustic signature detectable by a microphone-equipped device (104), such as a cell phone, tablet, security camera, or the like. In this way, power tool identification and/or acoustic data transmission can be realized with existing power tool device circuitry and hardware components.
A power tool includes a drive mechanism, a housing enclosing at least a portion of the drive mechanism, a spindle rotatable in response to receiving torque from the drive mechanism, a first drive element coupled for co-rotation with the spindle, the first drive element including a first sliding contact surface, and a second drive element rotationally fixed to the housing, the second drive element including a second sliding contact surface engageable with the first sliding contact surface while the spindle rotates. At least one of the first drive element or the second drive element includes an amorphous metal material.
Various embodiments of a storage device are provided. The storage device includes one or more storage compartment that are slidable with respect to sidewalls of the storage device. The containers are also rotatable with respect to the sidewalls of the storage device, thereby permitting improved accessibility to the storage compartment in the container.
A shearing machine includes a support frame, a magazine including a platform having a top surface extending between a processing end and a loading end, the magazine configured to support a plurality of struts on the top surface, a separator assembly configured to separate a separated strut from the plurality of struts, the separated strut defining a strut width, a feed assembly configured to move the separated strut relative to the support frame along a feed axis defining a feed direction, a shearing assembly disposed at the processing end, the shearing assembly including a die assembly operable to shear a strut segment from the separated strut, and a controller configured to control the separator assembly, the feed assembly, and the shearing assembly to automatically separate the separated strut, move the separated strut, and shear the strut segment from the separated strut to a predetermined length.
B23D 15/04 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres n'ayant qu'une lame mobile
B23D 33/02 - Agencements pour tenir, guider ou faire avancer les pièces pendant le travail
B23D 36/00 - Agencements de commande spécialement adaptés aux machines de cisaillage ou machines de coupe analogues, ou aux machines à scier, pour produits bruts se déplaçant autrement que dans la direction de la coupe
A pipe fitting tool is configured to loosen a first pipe element with respect to a second pipe element. The pipe fitting tool includes a motor, a holdback assembly configured to clamp and hold the second pipe element, the holdback assembly including a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, and a plurality of teeth sections, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is configured to clamp and rotate the first pipe element with respect to the second pipe element in response to a first linear motion of the reciprocating member, and release the first pipe element in response to a second linear motion of the reciprocating member, the second linear motion being in a direction opposite the first linear motion. At least one of the plurality of teeth sections is pivotally coupled to the fixed jaw.
A power tool that includes a housing, a brushless motor, a power switching circuit, and an electronic controller. The brushless motor is within the housing. The brushless motor includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor is coupled to a motor shaft arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis. The motor shaft is arranged to produce a rotational output to a drive mechanism. The power switching circuit provides a supply of power from a battery pack to the brushless motor. The electronic controller is configured to determine a parameter associated with the battery pack, assign a classification to the battery pack based on the determined parameter, and control field weakening applied to the brushless motor based on the classification of the battery pack.
H02P 6/08 - Dispositions pour commander la vitesse ou le couple d'un seul moteur
H02P 7/06 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour réguler ou commander individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique à courant continu en faisant varier le champ ou le courant d'induit
H02P 23/00 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par un procédé de commande autre que la commande par vecteur
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p. ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
B25C 1/06 - Outils tenus à la main pour clouerDispositifs d'alimentation en clous pour ces outils actionnés électriquement
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
Various embodiments of a faucet wrench are provided. The faucet wrench includes a first insert that includes multiple inner jaw surfaces. The multiple inner jaw surfaces are each configured to engage workpieces of different sizes. In specific embodiments, the first insert includes a plurality of stackable components, each with multiple inner jaw surfaces. The plurality of stackable components can be interchanged and/or reoriented by a user to allow the user to select a preferred inner jaw surface to be used for a given task. In further specific embodiments, the first insert includes a pivotable wedge that allows the faucet wrench to be used in different orientations. In specific embodiments, the faucet wrench also has a second insert that includes multiple work surfaces for engaging an additional variety of workpieces.
A chainsaw configured to be powered by a battery pack. The chainsaw includes a housing, a guide bar, and a power and drive assembly. The housing includes a battery interface for receiving the battery pack. The guide bar guides a cutting chain and is removably coupled to the housing. The power and drive assembly includes a motor and a gear train. The motor is disposed within the housing and is configured to be powered by the battery pack. The gear train is driven by the motor and configured to drive the cutting chain. The housing, the guide bar, and the power and drive assembly each contribute to a total weight of the chainsaw. A power output by the power and drive assembly compared to the total weight defines a power-to-weight ratio of above 330 Watts per kilogram.
A container includes a base including base walls and a cavity defined by the base walls, a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity, a first engagement member coupled to one of the base walls, and a hinge rotatably coupled to the base and to the lid adjacent the one of the base walls. The hinge includes a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engagement member. The hinge is held stationary relative the base when the first engagement member engages the second engagement member, and the hinge is movable relative the base when the first engagement member disengages the second engagement member.
A laser level emits one or more planar lasers that can be self-leveled via one or more internal leveling systems. The motors bias a platform to rotate the laser emitters to a targeted orientation, such as via the motors collectively rotating the laser emitters in response to instructions to rotate with respect to one or more axes.
A system including a power tool and a battery pack. The system includes a power tool including a housing. The housing includes a battery pack interface that includes a first battery pack terminal and a first retaining element. The power tool also includes an electric motor and a controller. The electric motor includes an inner stator, an outer rotor, and a fan. A battery pack includes a base, a stem, a second retaining element, and a single battery cell connected to a second battery pack terminal. The battery pack produces at least a 170 watt output. The stem of the battery pack is configured to be inserted into the battery pack interface of the power tool. The second retaining element is configured to engage the first retaining element. The controller is and configured to control power supplied from the second battery pack terminal to the electric motor.
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
H01M 50/213 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 13/10 - Alvéoles destinés à coopérer avec des broches ou lames
H01R 13/04 - Broches ou lames destinées à coopérer avec des alvéoles
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 21/22 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanentsGénératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants avec des aimants tournant autour des induits, p. ex. volants magnétiques
A powered fastener driver includes a driver blade movable from a top-dead-center (TDC) position to a driven or bottom-dead-center (BDC) position for driving a fastener into a workpiece. The driver blade also includes a tooth defining an end portion. A drive unit provides torque to move the driver blade from the BDC position toward the TDC position. A rotary lifter is engageable with the driver blade and is configured to receive torque from the drive unit to return the driver blade from the BDC position toward the TDC position. The lifter has a drive pin and a roller positioned on and rotatable relative to the drive pin about a rotational axis. The roller includes a center of gravity that is offset from the rotational axis.
A charger for use with a rechargeable battery includes a housing, electrical components, a connector port, a heatsink, and thermally conductive filler material. The housing includes a battery interface slidably receiving the rechargeable battery. The electrical components are disposed in the housing. The electrical components generate heat. The connector port is electrically coupled to the electrical components. The heatsink is disposed in the housing. The heatsink includes a cavity. The thermally conductive filler material at least partially fills the cavity. The thermally conductive filler material contacts both the electrical components and the heatsink.
A container includes a base with base walls and a cavity defined by the base walls, a receptacle on one of the base walls, and a retainer selectively coupled to the receptacle. The retainer is configured to support a plurality of tools within the cavity. The base is sized to receive only a single retainer.
A power tool including a housing, a trigger, a motor coupled to an output member, and a motor drive circuit coupled to the motor. The power tool further includes a motor controller coupled to the motor drive circuit. The motor control circuit is configured to detect a position change of the trigger, determine one or more parameters associated with the position change, and generate an output based on the one or more determined parameters and a variable trigger mapping function. The output is then output to the motor drive circuit.
Power tools that include a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a battery pack interface configured to receive a battery pack that includes a plurality of battery cells, an inverter positioned between and electrically connected to the battery pack interface and the motor, a gate driver connected to the inverter and configured to control a current in the inverter, a controller configured to control the gate driver, and a short circuit detection circuit. The short circuit detection circuit is configured to monitor the current in the inverter, compare the current in the inverter to a short circuit threshold, and control a switch of the short circuit detection circuit to disable the gate driver when the current in the inverter is greater than or equal to the short circuit threshold.
H02P 29/024 - Détection d’un défaut, p. ex. court circuit, rotor bloqué, circuit ouvert ou perte de charge
H02H 7/122 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour convertisseursCircuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour redresseurs pour convertisseurs ou redresseurs statiques pour onduleurs, c.-à-d. convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif
H02P 25/03 - Moteurs synchrones avec excitation sans balai
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
Power tools described herein may include a housing, a motor, and a plurality of terminals. A slot may be formed between at least two terminal posts protruding from a surface of each terminal. A motor wire may be configured to be secured to its respective terminal within the slot by pressing a tip of a first electrode into contact with an outer portion of at least one terminal post of the at least two terminal posts, and performing a securing process (e.g., welding, fusing, etc.) by controlling current to pass through the first electrode to a second electrode that is also in contact with the respective terminal. The tip of the first electrode may be configured to prevent the at least one terminal post from moving outwardly away from a center of the respective terminal during the performance of the securing process.
A power tool system and method are provided that includes a power tool device having a body, a terminal interface coupled to the body, and an electronic controller coupled to the body. The system further includes packaging containing the power tool device, and a packaging interface system. The packaging interface system includes a connection port and a power tool device connector. The connection port is exposed external to the packaging and receives a security command, for example, from a reusable adapter in communication with a point of sale device. The power tool device connector selectively engages with the terminal interface and provides a communication path between the connection port and the terminal interface. The electronic controller of the power tool device receives the security command from the packaging interface system via the power tool device connector, and unlocks the power tool device in response to the security command.
B65D 50/00 - Fermetures avec des moyens pour empêcher leur ouverture ou leur enlèvement non autorisés avec ou sans moyens indicateurs, p. ex. fermetures à l'épreuve des enfants
A breakaway device for use with the strap system of a hard hat. The breakaway device is coupled to a strap system of a hard hat, and the strap system is coupled to a hard hat outer shell. The breakaway device includes a housing and a releasable component mated to the housing. In specific embodiments, the breakaway device further includes a latch. The latch includes a catch. When the device is configured in an unlatched position, the catch does not interfere with the removal of the releasable component from the housing. When the device is configured in a latched position, the catch does interfere with the removal of the releasable component from the housing, increasing the magnitude of force required to release the releasable component from the housing. In specific embodiments, both configurations are achieved with a single device. In other specific embodiments, the configurations are achieved through separate devices.
A power tool includes a motor, a switching module, a plurality of rotor position sensors, and a controller. The switching module includes a plurality of high-side switches and a plurality of low-side switches. The rotor position sensors are configured to output signals related to the position of the rotor. The controller is configured to drive the motor using a twelve-step commutation sequence. A first step includes one of the plurality of high-side switches and one of the plurality of low-side switches turned to an ON conduction state. The controller is configured to calculate an updated phase transition angle for the twelve-step commutation sequence, and drive the motor using the twelve-step commutation sequence based on the updated phase transition angle. A second step following a phase transition includes either two of the plurality of high-side switches or two of the plurality of low-side switches turned to the ON conduction state.
H02P 25/03 - Moteurs synchrones avec excitation sans balai
H02P 27/06 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs
H02P 27/04 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
85.
INVERTER INCLUDING WIDE-BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES IN A POWER TOOL
A power tool includes a motor, a power source, and a printed circuit board ("PCB") electrically connected to the motor and the power source. The PCB is mounted to the motor. The PCB includes a plurality of wide band gap semiconductor switches configured as an inverter for controlling power supplied by the power source to the motor.
A power tool including a motor, a power source interface configured to connect to a power source, and a printed circuit board ("PCB") electrically connected to the motor and the power source interface. The PCB includes a three-level or greater inverter configured for controlling power supplied by the power source to the motor.
H02P 27/06 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs
H02M 7/483 - Convertisseurs munis de sorties pouvant chacune avoir plus de deux niveaux de tension
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 11/30 - Association structurelle à des circuits de commande ou à des circuits d’entraînement
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
Pruning shears include a housing having a motor portion and a handle portion. A motor is disposed within the motor portion of the housing, and a trigger assembly is disposed within the housing portion. The trigger assembly is operable to control the motor. The trigger assembly includes a trigger and a trigger lock. The trigger lock prevents actuation of the trigger until the trigger lock is depressed.
An impact tool includes a housing, a motor supported within the housing with an output shaft rotatable about an axis, and a drive assembly supported within the housing and configured to convert a constant rotational force provided by the motor into a striking rotational force. The drive assembly includes a camshaft driven by the motor to rotate about the axis and an anvil assembly. The anvil assembly includes a drive member having a head portion extending outward from the housing for coupling to a tool element and a shaft portion with first and second ends, and an anvil member having a bore to receive the shaft portion of the drive member. The drive assembly includes a hammer to reciprocate along the camshaft to deliver the striking rotational force to the anvil member in response to rotation of the camshaft. The drive member is coupled for co-rotation with the anvil member.
B25D 11/10 - Moyens d'entraînement de la pièce en mouvement comportant un mécanisme à came
B25D 11/04 - Outils portatifs à percussion entraînés par moteur électrique dans lesquels la tête de l'outil ou l'enclume est frappée par une pièce en mouvement
A device or unit with a lighting panel is provided. The device includes one or more coupling components that couple the device or unit to other devices or units, such as within a modular storage system. In various embodiments, a battery charger and storage compartment are provided, and the battery charger is pivotally coupled to the housing.
A cooling system is configured to reduce heat of functional components in a lighting apparatus that includes a housing. The cooling system includes a heatsink configured to be positioned in the housing and a piezoelectric fan configured to be positioned in the housing adjacent the heatsink. The heatsink is configured to absorb heat generated by one or more of the functional components. The piezoelectric fan includes an oscillating airfoil operable to move air across the heatsink and thereby dissipate heat absorbed by the heatsink. A temperature within the housing is decreased during oscillation of the oscillating airfoil.
F21V 29/70 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p. ex. puits thermiques
F21V 29/60 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par l’utilisation d’un écoulement forcé de gaz, p. ex. de l’air
H10N 30/20 - Dispositifs piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs à entrée électrique et sortie mécanique, p. ex. fonctionnant comme actionneurs ou comme vibrateurs
F04D 33/00 - Pompes à déplacement non positif utilisant un mouvement autre que la rotation pure, p. ex. du type oscillant
F21S 9/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporéeSystèmes utilisant des dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporée la source de courant étant une pile ou un accumulateur
A power tool includes a housing, a motor mounted within the housing and including a stator with an outer diameter and a rotor having a shaft configured to rotate about an axis relative to the stator. The power tool also includes a gear assembly operably coupled to the motor and including a ring gear fixed relative to the housing and planet gears meshed with the ring gear. A drive assembly is operably coupled to the gear assembly to receive torque from the shaft through the gear assembly. The power tool also includes a rear bearing rotatably supporting a rearward portion of the shaft and a forward bearing rotatably supporting a forward portion of the shaft. A distance measured between a front edge of the rear bearing and a rear edge of the forward bearing is less than the outer diameter of the stator.
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
B25D 11/04 - Outils portatifs à percussion entraînés par moteur électrique dans lesquels la tête de l'outil ou l'enclume est frappée par une pièce en mouvement
B25D 11/06 - Moyens d'entraînement de la pièce en mouvement
Adapters for a power tool are backwards compatible with a variety of different power tools, battery packs, and other power tool devices. The power tool pack adapter fits between a power tool and a battery pack (or other such power tool devices) and provides extra functionality (e.g., voice control, cameras, machine learning, etc.) to a power tool or other power tool device. The added functionality can be implemented by a dedicated electronic controller and/or processor in the power tool pack adapter.
A drain cleaning device includes a frame and a drum assembly supported by the frame. The drum assembly includes an inner drum, an outer drum, and a space defined therebetween. The drum assembly is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The drain cleaning device also includes a motor supported by the drum assembly. The motor includes an output shaft. The drain cleaning device further includes a flexible cable stored within the space. The flexible cable defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is coupled to the output shaft to receive torque from the motor. The drum cleaning device also includes a battery receptacle supported by the drum assembly. The battery receptacle is configured to receive a battery pack that supplies power to the motor.
B08B 9/045 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés par liaison mécanique actionnée de l'extérieur, p. ex. poussés ou tirés dans les tubes les dispositifs de nettoyage étant mis en rotation pendant le déplacement
B08B 9/043 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés par liaison mécanique actionnée de l'extérieur, p. ex. poussés ou tirés dans les tubes
94.
ANTI-KICKBACK CONTROL FOR BATTERY PACK POWERED TROWELS
Systems and methods for controlling a power trowel. A power trowel includes a handle, a housing, a blade assembly, a motor coupled to the blade assembly, a motion sensor, and a controller. The motion sensor is configured to provide an output signal indicative of motion of the power trowel. The output signal includes an orientation signal indicative of an orientation of the power trowel. The controller is connected to the motor and the motion sensor. The controller is configured to receive the output signal from the motion sensor, determine, based on the orientation signal, whether the orientation of the power trowel is greater than or equal to an orientation threshold, and deactivate the motor in response to the angle of the power trowel being greater than or equal to the orientation threshold.
A power tool is provided that can include a body, a battery pack interface coupled to the body, an electronic controller coupled to the body, and a sled configured to engage with the battery pack interface. The sled can include a battery, and a boost converter electrically connected to the battery. An output of the boost converter can be configured to be electrically connected to the battery pack interface to provide a boosted voltage to the power tool.
A powered fastener driver configured to drive fasteners having a first head and a second head and including a magazine assembly configured to receive the fasteners and a nosepiece assembly including a channel from which consecutive fasteners from the magazine assembly are driven.
A portable power supply including a housing, at least one battery cell, a charger, and an attachment. The housing defines a cavity. The housing includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a plurality of air inlets defined in the lower portion, and a plurality of air outlets defined in the upper portion. The plurality of air inlets is in fluid communication with the cavity. The plurality of air outlets is in fluid communication with the cavity. The at least one battery cell is disposed in the cavity. The charger is electrically coupled with the battery cell. The attachment is coupled to the upper portion. The attachment is configured to at least partially cover each of the air outlets such that airflow exiting the air outlets travels a circuitous path.
A charging box has a housing with first and second ends, charging bays, a cover, and a lock assembly. The charging bays are between the first end and the second end. Each of the charging bays removably receives a battery pack in an insertion direction. The cover pivots on the housing nearer to the second end than to the first end. The cover moves between an open position and a closed position. The lock assembly includes a staple, a slot in the cover, a protrusion coupled to the housing adjacent the staple, and a tether coupled to the housing. The staple is nearer to the first end than to the second end. The staple receives a padlock. The slot receives the staple therethrough. The tether has a distal end with a loop. The loop is receivable about the protrusion.
H01M 50/269 - Moyens mécaniques pour faire varier la disposition des batteries ou des cellules pour différentes utilisations ou pour commuter du câblage en série au câblage en parallèle
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
A storage rack for storing tools, such as pliers with open-biased handles, is provided. The pliers storage rack includes a support base and a plurality of pliers support structures coupled to the support base. Each of the plurality of pliers support structures define an open support region. A pair of pliers is supported by each of the plurality of pliers support structures. Each pair of pliers includes a pair of handles that are biased toward an open position and a pair of jaws opposite the pair of handles. The pair of handles engaged within the open support region in a position in which the pair of jaws of the pair of pliers extend out of a first end of the open support region and the pair of handles of the pair of pliers extend out of a second end of the open support region.
B25B 7/00 - PincesAutres outils de serrage tenus à la main avec des mâchoires sur branches pivotantesParties constitutives généralement communes aux outils à main à branches pivotantes
A vibrating screed is disclosed and includes a screed member; a motor; an exciter assembly configured to vibrate the screed member in response to receiving torque from the motor; an electronic controller configured to operate the motor in response to an input signal received from an actuator; a first wire harness having a first end electrically connected with the actuator; a second wire harness having a first end electrically connected with the electronic controller; a wire connector electrically connecting the first wire harness to the second wire harness; and a connector housing surrounding the wire connector; wherein the first wire harness and the second wire harness are each electrically connected to the wire connector within the connector housing.
E04F 21/24 - Outillage pour travaux de finition des bâtiments pour la pose des revêtements de sols faits de produits préparés sur place, p. ex. outils à lisser
E04G 21/10 - Dispositifs pour arasage, p. ex. gabarits ou planchettes
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