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Multi-speed transmission for electrical power tools

US6093130A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1998
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/65
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-speed transmission for electrical power tools with a rotatable tool has a machine housing, a working spindle supported in the housing for rotating the tool, an electric motor, a gear reducer shaft which is driven by the electric motor, a planetary transmission arranged between the working spindle and the gear reducer shaft, the planetary transmission including a sun gear, planetary gears and a planetary gear carrier, the planetary gear carrier being coupled with the gear reducer shaft, the sun gear being formed switchably so that it is coupled for joint rotation with the machine housing for a slower speed and with the working spindle for a faster speed.

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