Patent · US Expired

Hand-held power tool with a torque-limiting unit

US7360607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 2005
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B21/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand-held power tool has a motor output shaft, a tool driver, a torque-limiting unit with which a maximum torque transferred from the motor output shaft to the tool driver is adjustable by an operator; an actuating element that adjusts the torque-limiting unit, and a retaining element with a spring element, wherein the retaining element holds the adjusting element in a position set by the operator, and a spring element exerts a retaining force directed in an axial direction of the tool driver.

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