Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a functional unit for a power tool, wherein the receiving apparatus can be fastened to the power tool by way of a fastening mechanism. A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for fastening a receiving apparatus of this kind to a power tool. In the fastening mechanism, a rotatable insert part can be inserted into an opening of the receiving apparatus and can be moved from an unfastened to a fastened state by this rotational movement. In the fastened state, a hook of the power tool engages with a raised portion of the insert part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting system and a method for controlling the lifting system, as well as a control system for a lifting system of this type in which an evaluation signal and a control signal are transmitted in order to actuate the lifting devices.

Abstract: A pocket hole jig system is formed of a plurality of jig segments, wherein each jig segment includes a main body having a drill guide and a lock feature that protrudes outward on a first side of the main body and a recess that protrudes inward on a second side of the main body. The system also includes one or more spacers that have a main body of varying width and a lock feature that protrudes outward on a first side of the main body and a recess that protrudes inward on a second side of the main body. Jig segments and spacers may be connected together by inserting the lock feature of a jig segment or spacer into the recess of an adjacent jig segment or spacer. In one arrangement opposing jig segments and/or spacers lock together with a combination of rotational movement as well as sliding movement.

Abstract: To provide a temperature measuring device for a thermal displacement compensation device, in which the values output by temperature sensors are shared among a plurality of machine tools, and thus the total number of the temperature sensors is reduced, thereby suppressing the total cost and also reducing the failure risk of the temperature sensors installed in the machine tools. A plurality of machine tools are made to use, in order to monitor a temperature of each of one or more common positions set in advance, temperature information measured by a temperature sensor installed at any position in the common positions in each of the machine tools, as temperature information of any position in the common positions without a temperature sensor installed in another machine tool in the plurality of machine tools.

Abstract: A gutter hanger includes a main body; a rear clip at a first end of the main body; a front hook at a second end of the body; at least one guide tab extending from the main body, the at least one guide tab sized and positioned to align a drive tool relative to the main body.

Abstract: A system for image guided assembly of a structure, the structure defining an interior area accessible through at least one access opening, the interior area including at least one fastener hole. The system including a first fastening tool including an arm with first and second ends; and a support plate on the first end, the support plate including at least one connection member to securely retain a fastener therein, the at least one connection member configured to facilitate alignment of the fastener with the at least one fastener hole; an image capturing device disposed on the arm first end configured to generate a captured image of the interior area; a light source associated with the arm first end, the light source configured to generate light at the first end of the arm; and a display device located outside the interior area for displaying the captured image of the interior area.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a magnifier defines a longitudinal axis A. The magnifier includes an arm with a distal end and a proximal end. A magnifying pane is located at the distal end and an engagement member is located at the proximal end. In various embodiments, the arm includes a distal segment, a mid segment, and a proximal segment. The distal segment is generally linear having a length L1 projected onto the longitudinal axis and is angled about 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis A. The mid segment is generally concave having a length L2 projected onto the longitudinal axis A. The proximal segment that is curved having a length L3 projected onto the longitudinal axis A and is convergent relative to the longitudinal axis A.

Abstract: An installation guide for installing a screw at a predetermined angle relative to a reference plane is disclosed. The installation guide includes a housing configured for releasable connection to a bit. The housing includes a channel being sized and shaped to receive the bit therein for retaining the housing on the bit. The channel allows the bit to rotate relative to the housing. An indicator is supported by the housing and is configured for movement relative to the housing to indicate an angle of the housing relative to a reference plane.

Abstract: A drill press laser alignment device includes a rigid plate that is attachable to the column of the drill press above the table. A plurality of cylindrical support posts carried by the plate engage the column to fixedly orient the plate relative to the table. A pair of laser modules mounted rotatably to the plate produce respective planar laser beams that are projected perpendicularly against the table such that the beam appears as a laser line on the table. The laser modules are manipulated to produce a laser crosshair alignment marking wherein the projected laser lines intersect at a point operatively aligned with the axis of the drill bit. This forms a target for accurately positioning a workpiece to be drilled on the table below the drill bit.

Abstract: An electric screwdriver includes a motor having a motor shaft, a handle housing for accommodating the motor, an output shaft at least partly protruding from the handle housing, a transmission device for enabling the motor shaft to drive the output shaft to rotate around a first axis, an exploring antenna for detecting whether an object is charged, an operating switch coupled to the handle housing for controlling the motor, a first wire stripping member fixedly mounted to the handle housing; and a second wire stripping member rotatably connected to the handle housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection, gathering, and disposal of the debris that is created when drilling a hole into a vertical surface. The ‘Disposable Drill Debris Eliminator’ (DDDE) is designed and constructed in a very simple manner and is thus very inexpensive to manufacturer; the DDDE is designed and constructed so that it is foldable, stackable, and thus very compact; the DDDE it is disposable; the DDDE contains in its design, a method of alignment, which enables the user to align the drill more easily to the intended hole position in a more perpendicular manner; the DDDE contains in it's design and construction, a device that enables the user to control the depth of the hole being drilled; and the DDDE is re-positionable for many uses because the adhesive strength is of the strength of re-positionable sticker notes.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a flexible printed circuit board of which at least one lighting source may be mounted on an upper surface of the flexible printed circuit board, and a cover which may be made of flexible material, and connected on the printed circuit board for the at least one lighting source to be disposed within the cover, wherein the cover distributes a light emitted from the at least one lighting source to an upper direction of the cover.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mechanical hand tool device, in particular a fret and/or a reciprocating saw device, including a locating unit having at least one antenna. The locating unit is configured to detect objects outside a workpiece and to detect objects inside the workpiece.

Abstract: A guiding tool for the drill bit of a drilling apparatus and a method of making drills. The tool includes a body with an orifice for passage of the drill bit and a base with at least three protruding feet for resting on the working surface. The feet are configured with inner holes with an outlet at its ends. The tool is connected to a pneumatic device of pressurized gas supply which includes a signal indicative of correct positioning of the tool for performing a drill when a simultaneous blocking of gas output in said feet is produced when all of them are in contact with said working surface; the tool including a pressurized gas pipeline up to said feet.

Abstract: Power honing/grinding machine for the finishing of cylindrical gears with external toothing tools, comprising a workpiece clamping unit having a first electrospindle rotatable about a first axis, and a tool-holder unit having a second electrospindle rotatable about a second axis, in which the movement of rotation of the second electrospindle about the second axis is synchronized with the movement of rotation of the first electrospindle about the first axis, wherein the first electrospindle has an external stator and an internal rotor and the second electrospindle has an internal stator and an external rotor.

Abstract: A jig and a method for modifying a casing in a turbine system are disclosed. The jig includes a body and a protrusion extending from the body. The protrusion is configured for engaging a hole defined in a spot face on the casing. The jig further includes at least one machining passage defined in the body, the machining passage provided for machining the casing therethrough, and at least one alignment feature configured on the body, the at least one alignment feature provided for aligning the jig with respect to the casing. The method includes engaging a jig with a hole defined in a spot face on the casing, aligning the jig with respect to the casing, and machining at least one installation hole into the casing through the spot face.

Abstract: In a machine tool in which a spindle head is driven by a spindle head drive motor via a ball screw/nut mechanism, tools of different weights are each installed in the spindle head beforehand, a load torque applied to the spindle head drive motor is obtained, and relational data between the tool weight and the load torque is stored. When each tool is installed in the spindle head, the weight of the tool is estimated from, the load torque detected by a load torque detection unit while the spindle head is stopped, and the relational data between the tool weight and load torque.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drilling a hole through a first part and a second part. An image of a first pilot hole in the first part may be generated using an imaging system. A first feature related to the first pilot hole in the first part may be identified based on the image. A second feature related to a second pilot hole in the second part may be identified based on the image. A drilling vector for drilling the hole through the first part and the second part may be identified based on the first feature and the second feature.

Abstract: Drilling apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a first robot (10); a first member (30) (e.g. a pressure foot) and a drilling tool (38) both coupled to the first robot (10); a second robot (12); and a second member (52) coupled to the second robot (12); wherein the apparatus is arranged to press the members (30, 52) against opposite sides of a part to be drilled (2, 100) (e.g. an aircraft panel) so as to hold the part (2, 100) and prevent deflection of at least a portion of the part (2, 100); and the first member (30) and the drilling tool (38) are arranged such that the drilling tool (38) may drill into the portion of the part (2, 100) of which deflection is opposed from the side of the part (2, 100) pressed against by the first member (30). The robots (10, 12) may be robotic arms.

Abstract: An apparatus for indicating a drilling thrust of a hand-operated drill includes a thrust-indicator assembly for attaching between a drill motor and a drill chuck of the hand-operated drill to indicate the drilling thrust. A method of indicating a drilling thrust asserted on a hand-operated drill includes: attaching a thrust-indicator assembly between a drill motor and a drill chuck of a hand-operated drill; and indicating, with the thrust-indicator assembly, a drilling thrust asserted on the drill chuck.

Abstract: A drill bit includes a shank, a transition portion, and a body portion defining a plurality of axially stacked, progressively sized steps. The steps include a first step and a terminal step coupled to the transition portion. The first step defines two tip flutes each disposed at a tip flute angle. The body portion defines two body flutes each extending from the first step to the transition portion and disposed at a body flute angle different from the tip flute angle. The drill bit includes a bit tip disposed at the distal end of the body portion and having a chisel edge, a first chisel surface on one side of the chisel edge, and a second chisel surface on an opposite side of the chisel edge. The first chisel surface defines a first relief angle. The second chisel surface defines a second relief angle different from the first relief angle.

Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus comprising a vision system, a drilling tool, and a system controller. The vision system may be configured to generate data about a number of laser signatures on a surface of a workpiece. The drilling tool may be configured to drill a number of holes in the surface of the workpiece. The system controller may be configured to generate drilling instructions for the drilling tool using the data generated by the vision system.

Abstract: A handheld power drill apparatus includes a drill motor, a carriage motor, a drilling implement with an interchangeable locking chuck, an electronic controller, and guide plates. The guide plate is slidably mounted to accommodate different work piece thicknesses. The drilling implement is coaxially mounted on a lead screw mounting plate. The drilling implement is positioned substantially orthogonal to the workpiece. The drilling implement is automatically driven into a workpiece by the carriage motor.

Abstract: A boring apparatus, such as a drilling apparatus for forming holes in pressurised pipes, comprises a cutting head (5) mounted to a distal end of a boring bar (2) which is itself connected to a feed screw (3) by a feed nut so that relative rotation between the boring bar (2) and the feed screw (3) cause the cutting head (5) and boring bar (2) to traverse axially along the feed screw (3) whilst the cutting head (5) is rotated for cutting. The apparatus has a main drive motor arranged to drive the cutting head (5), boring bar (2) and a main drive shaft (4). The main drive shaft (4) and the feed screw (3) are operably connected at the proximal end through a pair of adjacent coaxial planetary gear assemblie (6) whose planetary gear carriers are liked to rotate in unison about the axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for machining, in particular, drilling printed circuit boards (PCB) having several conductive layers (Ln). The device has a drilling spindle (2) bearing an interchangeable drilling tool (1). The drilling tool (1) has a lateral surface that has a non-conducting layer (9) at least in sections, and a core (8) that is conductive at least in sections.

Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool which in one embodiment includes a head portion including a head housing configured to articulate with a main housing, a bit holder rotatably positioned within the head housing, and a lighting assembly configured to emit a first elongated beam pattern from the head portion.

Abstract: A portable adjustable multiple end drill device comprises a rotary power source communicating with a plurality of end drill units. The device includes restraints for holding the rotary power source and a hearing rigidly attached to the restraints for rotating the device. The device includes two end-caps, each of which is connected to a respective arm directly or via at least one modular extension of a respective arm. The end-caps are also connected to guide bars and a splined power transmission shaft. The device imparts a set of rectilinearly aligned work areas of a work piece, which work areas are respectively and simultaneously drilled by the respective drill bits. A rectilinear position of each end drill unit can be adjusted mechanically. Each drill bit holder, or base, holding a respective drill bit or fastener bit is rotated by a system of bearing-journaled drive gears.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool head having a main body (2) that is rotatable about a tool head axis (5), a slide (6) for holding a cutting tool, said slide (6) being guided on the main body (2) in a slide guide (8) in a linearly moveable manner transversely to the tool head axis (5), and a clamping device (48) for clamping the slide (6) on the main body (2). According to the invention, it is proposed that the clamping device (48) has a clamping body (50) that is adjustable parallel to the tool head axis (5), said clamping body (50), in a clamping position, pressing a sliding face (46) of the slide (6) against a guiding surface (44) of the slide guide (8) with a clamping force (FN) being introduced.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a leveling aid (102) for a drilling tool (100) is disclosed. The leveling aid (102) includes a mounting means adapted to be attached to the drilling tool (100). The leveling aid (102) further includes a level detecting device adapted to provide information of inclination of the mounting means. In particular, the level detecting device is suspended on the mounting means via a resilient assembly. The resilient assembly is adapted to absorb vibrations from the drilling tool (100) to the level detecting device.

Abstract: A method of reducing tensile stress within a drilled element 100 at an intersection 130 between a primary bore 110 and a secondary bore 120 comprises the following steps. A first face of the drilled element 100 is loaded with a first loading element. A compressive hoop stress is generated where the first face of the drilled element 100 is loaded by the first loading element, and the intersection 130 is sufficiently close to the first face of the drilled element 100 such that the compressive hoop stress counteracts tensile stress in the drilled element 100 at the intersection 130. A suitable drilled element 100 and fluid flow systems, such as a fuel injector, including such a drilled element 100 are also described.

Abstract: A power tool constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a housing having a handle and body portion. A motor can be disposed in the body portion and a drive spindle drivingly connected to the motor. A chuck can comprise a chuck spindle that supports a plurality of chuck jaws. A first sleeve can rotationally communicate with the chuck jaws to move the chuck jaws between a clamping position and a non-clamping position. An indicator mechanism can be disposed on the chuck having a first and second visual indicator. The indicator mechanism can move from a first position to a second position upon rotation of the first sleeve to a location that corresponds to a predetermined clamping force attained by the chuck jaws.

Abstract: A precision turning tool has a rotatingly drivable tool body. A tool slide and corresponding compensating slide are displaceably mounted in the tool body. The tool slide is displaceable along an axis of adjustment aligned at right angles to an axis of rotation of the tool body. The compensating slide is automatically displaceable along an axis of compensation aligned parallel to the axis of adjustment contrary to the movement of the tool slide to compensate for any imbalance. At an end projecting out of the tool body in the direction of adjustment the tool slide has a mounting surface, on which a cutting plate carrier can be mounted. An electronic distance measuring system is provided with a display unit and an energy supply device, wherein the distance of adjustment of the tool slide can be detected by means of the distance measuring system and displayed.

Abstract: A pressure detection passage and a side edge of a pressure detection member are positioned for a tip of a stylus attached to a drilling device by holding the pressure detection member on a hand-operated stage and moving the pressure detection member in the X axis direction by a micrometer head of the hand-operated stage while checking an enlarged image picked up by a microscope and displayed on a monitor, and a personal computer stores positions of the side edge of the pressure detection member and the pressure detection passage which are measured by scales of the micrometer head.

Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool which in one embodiment includes a main housing extending along a longitudinal axis, a head portion including a head housing configured to articulate with a main housing along a plane in which the longitudinal axis lies, a motor positioned within the main housing, and a lighting assembly including (i) an elongated housing portion operably connected to the head portion, and (ii) an elongated lens enclosing the elongated housing.

Abstract: The adjusting device for a rotary tool contains a flexible spring, with radially adjustable cutting plates. The holder can be deflected relative to a support by a setscrew, with a pressure zone on a threadless circumferential part jointly with a complementary zone on the holder forming a wedge surface pair. During its adjustment, the cutting plate experiences a radial displacement. The annular scale has graduation marks and at least one orientation mark A conical section of the adjusting screw (8) has an angle (?/2) of 4.5 to 24°, the pitch of the setscrew (8) is 0.1 to 0.3 mm and the adjustment range is 0.1 to 5 mm.

Abstract: A clamp connector emergency release tool designed for subsea operations, when normal release of a subsea clamp connector (14) is not possible, is shown and described. The tool is adapted to be handled and operated remotely by a work class ROV tool. The tool includes a clamp connector (14) adapter housing (7) arranged to engage with and connect to the clamp connector (14) body, a rotatable hole saw (11) mounted on the housing (7), a rotary motor (1) in driving connection with the hole saw (11) and a piston (3) and cylinder assembly (4,5). The piston (3) and cylinder assembly (4,5) enables advancing the rotatable hole saw (11) into the clamp connector (14) body around its jack screw, in order to separate the jack screw together with a threaded portion of said clam connector (14) in order to separate the jack screw from the clamp connector (14) body.

Abstract: A machine tool having an automatic tool changer (ATC). The machine tool includes a gantry, a spindle extending from the gantry, a configurable work area, and an ATC adjacent to a front wall of the machine tool. The ATC includes a rotary tool magazine and a plurality of receptacles oriented radially around the rotary tool magazine configured to hold a plurality of cutting tools having cutting edges. The cutting edges of the cutting tools point radially inwardly around the rotary tool magazine, and the cutting tools are removed directly from the automatic tool changer by the spindle and brought to a part to be machined. A tool sensor may be located between the ATC and the spindle to take measurements of the cutting tool. The ATC includes at least one receptacle configured to hold a cutting tool.

Abstract: A magnetic drill press includes a magnetic base coupled to a base housing for selective engagement with a ferromagnetic workpiece. A motor carriage is slidably coupled to the base housing, and an electric motor is supported by the motor carriage. A bit is received by the electric motor for rotation about a bit axis. An illumination system has at least one illuminator module coupled to a surface of the magnetic base. The at least one illuminator module is aligned to illuminate a work area of the workpiece.

Abstract: A machining device has a machine head capable of displacement along at least three translation axes X, Y, Z for machining an immobile part fixed above the machining head. The machining head is maintained in a constant orientation by at least three articulated connecting rods. Two connecting rods define together with the machining head and with a first Y carriage, on which they are articulated, an deformable articulated parallelogram in the XZ plane. Another connecting rod is articulated on the machining head and on a second Y carriage and the second Y carriage is capable of displacement along Y on a second X carriage capable of displacement along X. The relative movement along X of the Y carriages results in a displacement in the Z direction. Several devices can be positioned in a plurality of tunnels, these tunnels being arranged so as to share several things.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing an eyeglass lens which is capable of forming a hole or various shapes on an eyeglass lens is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of lens fixing shafts for clamping a lens; a carriage which supports and moves the lens fixing shafts; a lens rotation motor for rotating the lens fixing shafts; and a drilling part for forming a hole on the lens, wherein the drilling part includes: a drill head having a drill to which a drill bit is fixed; a drill head mover which is connected with the drill head and moves the drill head straightly; and a fixing block which supports and fixes the drill head mover on the apparatus for processing an eyeglass lens.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing that encloses a motor, and a collet configured to be driven to rotate by the motor. The collet defines a drill axis about which the collet is configured to rotate. The power tool also includes a sensor assembly having a front wall with a wall contact surface. The front wall includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion that define a gap therebetween. An object sensor is secured to the front wall proximate the gap. A support member includes a first end portion attached to the front wall and a second end portion attached to the housing. The support member extends from the housing to position the front wall forwardly of the collet such that the drill axis intersects the gap.

Abstract: A tool adapter is disclosed configured to locate a stud such as that in a wall of a structure. The adapter comprises a mounting portion configured to releasably attach externally to a tool, and a detector portion configured to detect the presence of a stud.

Abstract: A power tool includes: a motor driving an end bit; a housing accommodating the motor; a distance measuring sensor provided at the housing; and a controlling section connected to the distance measuring sensor. The controlling section is configured to exclude an abnormal value from measurement value measured by the distance measuring sensor.

Abstract: A drilling apparatus designed used to drill multiple holes in the bottom surface of an overhead surface. The drilling apparatus includes a lower frame member and an upper frame member longitudinally aligned thereover. The lower frame member includes two vertical uprights perpendicularly aligned and attached to a lower base mounted on caster wheels. A cable attached to a winch selectively lowers and raises the upper frame member over the lower frame member. Attached to the upper end of the upper frame member is a perpendicularly aligned horizontal support member. Mounted on the support member are two or more drill brackets that hold inverted drill motors each with a drill bit at a fixed location and at a fixed angle. At least one drill bracket includes a horizontal alignment flange surface that is used as an alignment surface for a laser placed on the support surface and aimed upward to the precise hole location on the overhead surface.

Abstract: A guiding tool for the drill bit of a drilling apparatus and a method of making drills. The tool includes a body with an orifice for passage of the drill bit and a base with at least three protruding feet for resting on the working surface. The feet are configured with inner holes with an outlet at its ends. The tool is connected to a pneumatic device of pressurized gas supply which includes a signal indicative of correct positioning of the tool for performing a drill when a simultaneous blocking of gas output in said feet is produced when all of them are in contact with said working surface; the tool including a pressurized gas pipeline up to said feet.

Abstract: A cordless magnetic drill is disclosed. The drill comprises a control unit, a motor which is connected with the control unit, a gearbox which is connected with the motor, a power source which is connected with the control unit, and a magnetic base. The gear box is used for regulating the output rotation speed of the motor. The power source is used for supplying power to the motor. The magnetic base can be an electromagnetic chuck, an electro-permanent magnetic chuck, a permanent magnetic chuck or the combination of a permanent magnetic chuck and an electromagnetic chuck. The control unit is used for controlling the operations of the motor and the power source and establishing or cutting off the connection between the power source and the motor. The cordless magnetic drill of the present invention is convenient and very safe to use.

Abstract: An apparatus for indicating a drilling thrust of a hand-operated drill includes a thrust-indicator assembly for attaching between a drill motor and a drill chuck of the hand-operated drill to indicate the drilling thrust. A method of indicating a drilling thrust asserted on a hand-operated drill includes: attaching a thrust-indicator assembly between a drill motor and a drill chuck of a hand-operated drill; and indicating, with the thrust-indicator assembly, a drilling thrust asserted on the drill chuck.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool having working field illumination disposed in a housing, having an illumination mechanism and a transparent element which allows the light from the illumination mechanism to be led out toward the working field. A light beam can be deflected between the illumination mechanism and the transparent element. According to the invention, the transparent element forms a region of the housing.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a drill motor assembly (100) including a drill motor (102) and a housing guide assembly (104). The housing guide assembly in turn includes a base (106) and a mast (108) pivotally and adjustably attached thereto. A male slide (110) on the mast (108) slidably and precisely engages a female slide (112) on the drill motor (102). To drill a precise hole using the drill motor assembly (100), the operator simply adjusts the mast (108) to the desired angle relative to the base (106), engages the slides (110) and (112), activates the drill motor (102), and moves the drill motor (102) along the mast (108) until the drilling operation is completed.

Abstract: An ID tag (27) is attached to a bottom surface (31) of a hollow portion (17) of a tool holder (11) having a hollow taper shank. Concretely, a circular recess (33) is formed on bottom surface (31) of hollow portion (17), and ID tag (27) is attached in recess (33) by means of adhesive or the like. The center of circular recess (33) coincides with a rotation axis of tool holder (11).