Power Tool
US7021400B2 · kind B2 · utility
36Cited by
15References
5Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/17632
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a power tool 1 of the kind having a driven member 15 adapted to releasably hold at least one working element 46. The power tool 1 can operate in either a working mode in which the driven member 15 is driven to enable the working element 46 to perform work, or an adjustment mode, in which the driven member 15 is adjusted to grip or release the working element 46. The power tool 1 includes a selector 17 operable to cause the power tool 1 to operate in either the working or adjustment mode. A power drill 1 is one form of power tool to which the invention is applicable.
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