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Nailer with brushless DC motor

US8162073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C5/15
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for impacting a fastener in one embodiment includes a drive mechanism configured to impact a fastener, a lever arm pivotable between a first position and a second position, and a motor including a plurality of permanent magnets mounted on a rotatable housing, the motor mounted on the lever arm such that when the lever arm is in the first position, the rotatable motor housing is isolated from the drive mechanism and when the lever arm is in the second position, the rotatable motor housing is positioned to transfer rotational energy to the drive mechanism.

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