Position feedback control method and power tool
US10377008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23B2270/58
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of power tool and method of operating same are described. The power tool may include a first position sensor, a second position sensor, a third position sensor, and a controller. The first, second, and third position sensors may each generate a signal indicative of a distance between the respective position sensor and a workpiece. The controller may determine one or more angles of the power tool with respect to the workpiece based on the first, second, and third signal and present an indication as to whether the one or more angles are within a predetermined range. The controller may further obtain a depth measurement based on the first signal, the second signal, and the third signal and generate, based on the obtained depth measurement, one or more control signals that control operation of the power tool.
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