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Rotary power tool with hydraulically actuated chuck

US6079918A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1998
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/306608
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary power tool has a remotely actuated chuck device. A hydraulic actuating system is incorporated in the power tool and is configured to move the chuck device between the gripping and release positions upon hydraulic fluid being supplied to at least one hydraulically driven actuator mounted relative to the tool casing and engaged with the chuck device to move the chuck between gripping and release positions.

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