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Fastening tool with mode selector switch

US7137541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/937
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening tool having a contact trip switch, a trigger switch, a driver, a motor assembly and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively operate the motor assembly in response to inputs received from the contact trip switch and the trigger switch. The controller includes a mode selector switch having a first switch setting, which can permit bump-feed operation of the fastening tool, and a second switch setting, which prohibits bump-feed operation of the fastening tool.

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