Mechanical lockout for a pneumatic tool
US5320187A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25D2250/265
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a safety mechanism for an air-powered tool. The mechanism senses the position of the tool's implement retainer and disables the air flow to the tool's motor if the retainer is not in its locked position. The mechanism employs a pushrod that has one end adapted to contact a rear surface of the retainer when the retainer is in its lock position. The other end of the pushrod is adapted to contact a spring-biased ball-type check valve located within the air inlet to the tool's motor. When the retainer is removed from the tool, the pushrod moves forwardly under the urging of the valve and at the same time allows the valve to move to its closed position to thereby prevent any flow of pressurized air to the motor.
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