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Battery-powered tool

US5298821A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1991
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0042
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery-powered tool (10) generally comprises a motor (24) having a positive terminal (64) and a negative terminal (66) extending therefrom for continuous engagement to a rotatable actuator (26). Actuator (26) has a plurality of conductive arms (28) extending therefrom for contact with a battery assembly (20) such that the actuator (26) can be selectively rotated to engage the motor (24) in both high speed and low speed operations.

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