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Vibration-reduced pneumatic tool

US5322131A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25D17/08
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is a pneumatic impact hammer in which the vibrations created in the motor portion of the tool are substantially reduced prior to reaching the tool's handle portion. The motor portion is allowed to move relative to the tool's handle portion and is located within a handle-attached cylindrical housing. Low-friction plastic bearings are located between the motor portion and the surrounding housing. The cycling valve that controls the reciprocating movement of the tool's piston is attached to the motor and receives air from a flexible air inlet tube that is slidably engaged to the motor and is secured to the tool's handle portion.

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