Adapter for power tools, power tool system and method for wirelessly communicating maintenance information therefor
US9537335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for a power tool powered by a detachable battery pack which adapter includes a connector configured to detachably connect the adapter directly to the power tool, an adapter controller, at least one memory and/or storage device in communication with the adapter controller and configured to store maintenance information concerning the battery pack or to store maintenance information concerning the battery pack and the power tool, at least one communication port configured to transmit electrical communications, including said maintenance information, from the adapter controller to a controller located in the power tool and vice versa, and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the maintenance information to an external device.
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