Electronic clutch for power tool
US10220500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/147
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is presented for controlling operation of a power tool having an electric motor drivably coupled to an output spindle. The method includes: receiving an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch, where the clutch setting is selectable from a plurality of driver modes; setting the value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the plurality of driver modes; determining rotational speed of the electric motor; determining an amount of current being delivered to the electric motor; comparing the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor to the maximum current threshold; and interrupting transmission of torque to the output spindle when the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor exceeds the maximum current threshold and the rotational speed of the electric motor is decreasing.
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