Abstract: An overspeed control means for pneumatic tools which includes a split ring valve slidably arranged in a circumferential groove formed in a cage member affixed to the rotor shaft of the tool. When the cage member exceeds a predetermined rotational speed, the ring valve will expand and be moved, by pressure differential acting thereupon, into engagement with a valve seat to block holes in a flow circuit for pneumatic medium being conducted to the rotor of the tool, whereby tool operation is terminated.

Abstract: A safety throttle lever for use on hand-held tools which lever has two operational modes, the first a tool non-operating mode, the second a tool operating mode. Cam-like means are arranged to restrict and guide the lever into the second operational mode when manual effort is applied to the lever. A spring means returns the lever to first operational mode when manual effort is released on the lever.

Abstract: A pneumatically powered hand-held torque wrench having a dial gage arranged on the handle portion of the wrench to display the amount of torque exerted upon a fastener by the tool. A pointer indicates the tool maximum torque attained during tool operation, including manual torquing effort by the tool operator, which pointer maintains maximum torque read-out until the pointer is reset by the operator. A mechanical linkage arrangement transmits tool handle flexure into rotation of the dial gage to indicate maximum torque value developed upon a fastener being worked upon.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool governor having a body rotatable with the rotor of the tool, the body being provided with holes for passage of motive fluid to the motor of the tool, and a centrifugally responsive valve element pivotally mounted upon the governor body so that the fluid conducting holes are progressively blocked as tool rotary spped increases to the point where rotary speed attains a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling final tension on a fastener being run up and set. An efficiency factor is developed and utilized for attaining predetermined final tension on a fastener, or a group of similar fasteners, being operated upon. The efficiency factor is a ratio between work on a theoretical fastener, i.e., one wherein friction load is absent in work calculations, and work on an actual fastener. Having obtained the efficiency factor, the actual torque load on a fastener to attain predetermined tension value, can be established by use of the efficiency factor.

Abstract: An air compressor of the globoid-worm type having a rotor formed with a plurality of threads in meshing relation with two oppositely arranged star pinions. The rotor and star pinions are arranged in a single piece housing which incorporates all openings as required for assemblage and operation of the functional elements of the compressor. The rotor has an integral shaft which projects from the housing. A cover encloses an end of the housing and is provided with outlet passages for the air compressed in the housing. Oil injection openings are arranged in the housing for application of lubricant to the rotor for sealing and cooling purposes.

Abstract: A rotary worm fluid working machine in which a casing enclosed rotor, cooperable with one or more rotary pinions, is provided with a plurality of spiral thread grooves each having convergent side surfaces so that teeth on the pinion wheel enter the thread grooves with a clearance diminishing to contact prior to tooth exit. The clearance reduces shock loading on the pinion wheel and reduces pinion wheel tooth seal wear in conical worm machines due to relatively lower rotor-pinion wheel tooth velocities in the region of tooth seal-rotor contact.

Abstract: A rotary air compressor system of the screw type having an intake valve designed to have a closed condition at start-up, and having intake valve controls for effecting an initial lubrication and cooling of the compressor at start-up and a reduced strain on the motor.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve for attachment to a tank, such as used on an electrical transformer, which valve will release excessive gas pressure developed in the tank because of transformer malfunction. The valve has a cap which uncovers a signal indicating portion of the valve when the valve is unseated during a pressure release operation. The cap remains in signal uncovered position, after the valve resets, to warn maintenance personnel that the tank has had an excessive pressure condition.

Abstract: A key for a drill chuck, the key having resilient means whereby it is ejected automatically from the chuck, and a spindle formed for rotatable support of the resilient means.

Abstract: A two-speed pneumatically powered rotary nut runner having an auxiliary motor, and a main motor axially offset from the auxiliary motor and being drivingly connected thereto by a reduction gear cage. An output spindle is provided for engagement with a drive shank for setting of a threaded fastener, and an intermediate spindle, drivingly connected to the auxiliary motor, is coupled to the output spindle by planetary gears. A torque signal assembly is operatively associated with the main motor and is operative upon reverse rotation of the main motor to generate a pneumatic signal indicative of such reverse rotation. Reverse rotation of the main motor is caused by the auxiliary motor when it has exerted predetermined final torque upon the threaded fastener. The fact that the main motor is axially offset from the auxiliary motor, allows the rotor of the main motor to be of smaller diameter.

Abstract: A drill rod table bushing arrangement which supresses drill steel whip while drilling under high thrust loads, and also prevents drill cuttings from accumulating on the drill table. A power operated ball wedge is operative to engage a drill rod, while high pressure air jets prevent drill cuttings from getting into the bushing.

Abstract: A non-impacting nut running pneumatic tool in which torque pulses are transmitted by an oscillating air motor through a one-way clutch and reduction gearing to the work. A torque responsive cam clutch member responds to a predetermined delivered torque to cause stalling of the motor by blocking off escape of exhaust air and to cause discontinuance of further torque transmission to the work by disabling the drive connection. Manually operable adjusting means is provided to regulate the value of torque delivered.

Abstract: An hydraulic rock drill having an hydraulically reciprocable hammer piston arranged to pound an anvil carrying a drill string. A sleeve type shiftable valve periodically engaged by the piston to effect alternate application to and relief of pressurized hydraulic fluid from the piston cylinder to reciprocate the piston. A constant supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid to actuate the piston is provided by a surrounding reservoir. Hydraulic feed means responds to a predetermined displacement of the anvil relative to the housing to feed the housing relative to the work in accordance with the progress of the anvil. Hydraulic means serves to cushion rebounding actions of the anvil; and means is provided to apply cooling fluid to the sliding surfaces of the tool during its operation.

Abstract: A pneumatically powered tool for setting of threaded fasteners, having an axially movable clutch assembly and a fastener drive spindle both of which are coupled for rotary motion to effect fastener run-up. Upon attainment of a predetermined torque load on the drive spindle, the clutch assembly and drive spindle are intermittently uncoupled by action of a ball being forced up a cam ramp, whereupon a latch pin is activated to initiate seating of an air inlet valve, thus terminating tool operation.