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Fastener driver with an operating switch

US8631986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2009
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C1/008
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening tool includes a drive assembly configured to drive a fastener from the fastening tool, a work contact element moveable between an extended position and a depressed position, a trigger moveable between a release position and a fire position, an electric power source, an electronic control unit configured to deliver electric power from the electric power source to the drive assembly, and a single electric switch connected to the electronic control unit and configured to indicate that the work contact element is in the depressed position and the trigger is in the fire position.

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