Method for controlling a power driver
US8347978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C1/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driving tool having a driver, a power source, a sensor and a controller. The power source selectively provides an input to the driver to cause the driver to translate along an axis. The sensor senses a condition in the power source that is indicative of a level of kinetic energy of an element in the power source and generates a sensor signal in response thereto. The controller is coupled to the power source and the sensor and is responsive to the sensor signal for deactivating the power source to inhibit the power source from providing the input to the driver when the level of kinetic energy of the element in the power source is below a predetermined threshold. A method for operating a driving tool is also provided.
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