Trigger assembly including a flexible bend sensor
US8047083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/061
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible sensor is disposed in a power tool. The flexible sensor has an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor. A trigger partially disposed in the power tool, operates to apply a bending force at an engagement point on the flexible sensor to bend the flexible sensor and alter the radius of curvature. A controller outputs an electrical signal to the power tool based on the electrical resistance to control a function of the power tool.
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