Electronic spindle lock for a power tool
US11919117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/21
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Electronic spindle lock for a power tool. One embodiment provides a power tool including a housing, a bit receiving portion provided on the housing for receiving a power tool bit, a motor within the housing configured to rotate the bit receiving portion, and a controller coupled to the motor. The controller is configured to enter an electronic spindle lock mode, and detect rotation of the bit receiving portion in a first direction. The controller is also configured to control motor to rotate in a second direction in response to detecting rotation of the bit receiving portion in the first direction.
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