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Vibrating means in a power drill

US4567950A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 1983
Grant dateFeb 4, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25D2211/064
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a vibrator for use in a power drill having a housing and a spindle rotatably and axially movably supported by the housing. The vibrator comprises a rotary cam fitted on the spindle for rotation with the spindle, the rotary cam having a cam surface formed with at least one axially protruding ridge or serration; a clutch cam axially slidably fitted on the spindle and disposed behind the rotary cam, the clutch cam being restricted from rotating about the spindle and releasably engageable with the rotary cam, the clutch cam having a cam surface formed with at least one axially protruding ridge; and a spring adapted to urge the clutch cam toward the rotary cam so as to absorb the axial thrusting force applied to the spindle when the spindle is retracted. When the resilience of the spring overcomes the thrusting force, the rotary cam in motion is axially vibrated along with the spindle in conformity with the cam surface of the clutch cam, and on the other hand, when the thrusting force exceeds the resilience of the spring, the clutch cam is axially rearwardly moved in conformity with the cam surface of the rotary cam in motion, and then brought into collision with the…

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