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Impact tools and control modes

US11855567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2021
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25D2250/095
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact power tool includes a housing, a motor, a controller, an output member configured to be rotated when the motor is energized, and an impact mechanism configured to rotationally drive the output member. The impact mechanism is configured to selectively apply rotational impacts to the output member when a torque on the output member exceeds a torque threshold. The controller is configured to control the motor during a first phase of operation with open loop control and a baseline conduction band and advance angle setting when a sensed tool operation parameter is one of above or below a threshold value. The controller is configured to control the motor during a second phase of operation with closed speed loop control and an increased conduction band and advance angle setting when the sensed tool operation parameter is the other of above or below the threshold value.

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