Air tool with exhaust diverting valve
US5591070A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tool (10) is described for diverting exhaust air from an air motor (18) between a rearward opening (22), a forward opening (24), or both, without requiring any disassembly. An exhaust diverting valve selector (26) allows adjustment of the direction of flow as determined by an exhaust diverting valve (60) from the exterior of tool (10). A method of manufacturing a pneumatic tool (10) with an exhaust diverting valve (60) is also disclosed.
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