Switch arrangement for controlling operation of a motor of a power tool
US8602125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power tool with a reversible motor and a switch arrangement for controlling operation of the motor. The switch arrangement includes a direction switch, an actuator and an indicator. The direction switch is configured to control a rotational direction of the motor. The actuator is configured to receive a manual input from an operator indicative of a desired operational state of the motor. The indicator includes direction indicia indicative corresponding to operational states of the motor. The direction indicia is positioned at a location that is spaced apart from the actuator.
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