Fastening tool having a magnetic contact trip assembly
US12083657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening tool for driving a fastener into a workpiece is described herein. The fastening tool includes a contact trip, a magnet, and a magnetometer. The contact trip is disposed at a first end of the fastening tool and is configured to move toward a second end of the fastening tool opposite of the first end when the contact trip engages the workpiece. The magnet is configured to generate a magnetic field. The magnet is coupled to the contact trip such that movement of the contact trip causes the magnet to move. The magnetometer is configured to detect a change in the magnetic field generated by the magnet when the magnet moves relative to the magnetometer and, based on the detected change in the magnetic field, to generate a signal indicating when the contact trip engages the workpiece.
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