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Power tool and gear unit assembled therein

US7357195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19633
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power tool including a gear unit provided with a load moderating mechanism capable of reducing noise and prolonging service life. A coupling is force fitted with a spindle at a predetermined pressure allowing the spindle and the coupling to rotate relative to each other when a load exceeding a predetermined load is applied therebetween. A gear has a surround section having a convex and surrounding the coupling. The coupling has an abutment projection abutable against the convex and a damper projection. An elastic member is interposed between the damper projection and the surround section. Rotation of the gear is transmitted to the spindle through the elastic member and the coupling.

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