Direction selector mechanism for a power tool
US11602833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F5/001
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A direction selector mechanism for a hand-held power tool that includes internal linkages that move an actuation point of a direction selection from above the trigger (as in previous tools) to a top of the tool. For example, the control for the direction selector mechanism includes a direction toggle positioned on a top of the tool, and that is movable by a user to select either of first and second rotational directions (e.g. clockwise and counter-clockwise). This position/location allows the user to select or change between the first and second rotational directions with a user's thumb for both direction changes, in either hand ambidextrously, and places the trigger actuation higher up in the tool, closer to the axis of output of the tool.
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