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High resolution anvil angle sensor

US12226884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2021
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25D2250/221
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary power tool assembly including a hammercase an axis extending between a forward end and a rearward end, a drive mechanism housed within the hammercase, and a hammer driven by the drive mechanism to apply a rotational impact force on an anvil. The anvil includes an output shaft rotatable about the axis, a plurality of anvil jaws extending from the axis, and a flange fixedly connected to an end of the output shaft and extending radially from the axis, wherein the flange supports the plurality of anvil jaws, the flange extending over the plurality of anvil jaws. The anvil includes a magnet attached to the flange opposite to the plurality of anvil jaws. An anvil angle sensor is configured to read and interpret magnetic flux changes of the magnet and determine the position of the anvil rotating about the axis.

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