Patent · US Expired

Push button reverse valve for power tool

US5199460A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 1992
Grant dateApr 6, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86839
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary spool reversing valve is described which is operated in rotation by two parallel opposed push buttons. The spool is positioned in line with the incoming air passage permitting incoming air to flow axially through the spool directly to forward or reverse motor ports with a minimum of pressure loss. Thumb operation of the push buttons in a pistol grip tool permits convenient one hand operation with simple molded mechanisms providing economy and ease of operation.

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