With Signal, Indicator, Illuminator Or Optical Means Patents (Class 408/16)
  • Publication number: 20130039708
    Abstract: An adjustable hole cutter for cutting a hole with a predetermined diameter in sheet or panel material includes a blade holder that moves along a track or slot to alter a diameter of the cut hole; a blade arc adjuster coupled to the blade holder; and one or more replaceable blade segments coupled to the blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Bruce Winter Stenman
  • Publication number: 20130034395
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Anders Erestam, Ulf Petersson
  • Publication number: 20130028674
    Abstract: A drilling device drilling to a desired depth without a gauge. The drilling device includes a distance sensor positioned on an imaginary line spanning between a front end of the housing and a hand gripped portion. The distance sensor is away form a front end of a gear housing by a distance Ls. The distance sensor provides an effective measurement range. The relationship of L1?Ls and Ls+Lb?L2 is satisfied where L1 represents a distance between the distance sensor and a point closest to the distance sensor and defining a lower limit of the effective measurement range, L2 represents a distance between the distance sensor and a point farthest from the distance sensor and defining an upper limit of the effective measurement range, and Lb represents a distance between the front end of the housing and a tip end of the end bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Hitachi KoKi Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiro Okubo, Satoshi Abe, Kazutaka Iwata
  • Publication number: 20130017027
    Abstract: A through-hole depth measurement device includes a cutting force sensor configured and mountable in a position to sense cutting force exerted by a drill bit of a drill against a workpiece or stack of workpieces. A controller is coupled to the force sensor, is coupleable to a workpiece surface position sensor, and is configured to record the through-hole depth of the workpiece or stack of workpieces in response to signals received from the workpiece surface position sensor when the drill bit reaches a drill bit exit point. The cutting force sensor is configured and positionable to sense cutting force transmitted between a drill spindle and a spindle housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Russell L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120328381
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus and control method is disclosed. An auxiliary device can be connected to a drilling machine. The auxiliary device includes a camera aligned in a working direction for recording an image of a working surface and a drill hole generated by the drilling machine. An image processing device is provided for identifying the drill hole in the image. Based on a distance from the drill hole to a reference point in the image, an evaluation device determines a distance from the drilling machine to the workpiece. A display device serves to indicate the determined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Publication number: 20120282053
    Abstract: Disclosed is a drilling device with a reception device for purposes of receiving a component, in particular a freight door, with at least one drilling head for purposes of introducing at least one bore into the component, wherein the reception device allows stress-free mounting of the component in its installed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS SAS
    Inventors: Nebil Antar, Jan-Christoph Arent, Matthias Heckl, Christian Höenle
  • Publication number: 20120269590
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Wohlhaupter GmbH
    Inventor: Guenter Buck
  • Patent number: 8272813
    Abstract: A combination power tool and object sensor includes a power tool body having a handle with a free end. An object sensor, such as a stud finder is located at the free end. The object sensor is oriented with respect to the free end of the handle such that a user may use both the object sensor, and the power tool without repositioning his or her hand with respect to the power tool handle. The object sensor is nonremovable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Robert W. Wise
  • Patent number: 8262242
    Abstract: An electric power tool can include a switch and a lamp that is another member are incorporated in the housing, and the lamp is coupled to the case of the switch and assembled in the grip part integral with the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Junichi Nishikimi, Kazuo Muramatsu, Akira Naito
  • Publication number: 20120219370
    Abstract: Rotationally symmetrical bodies consisting of metal materials must often be provided with cylindrical drilled holes following a central and straight progression. These drilled holes extend in part over the entire length, so that drilling yields a tubular body. If drilled holes with a depth>10 times the average are needed, deep drilling machines are used. This drilling depth combined with structural details may give rise to deviations from the drilling axis and work piece axis. This may lead to scrap. Therefore, the invention proposes a core drill head or solid drill head that exhibits a directional controller for use in deep drilling machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: FERROLL GMBH
    Inventor: Alfred Ostertag
  • Patent number: 8240960
    Abstract: A depth stop attached to a drill for producing precise countersinking in drilled holes. The depth stop produces an accurate and precise countersink in drilled holes by limiting the depth to which a drill bit can drill through a work piece. An audible click occurs for every 7.5 micron change in depth in the preferred embodiment. The depth stop is configured such that attempts to over tighten the lock screw which fixes the depth amount will not damage or deflect the working parts of the device thereby producing accurate and repeatable results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: West Coast Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Joseph Shemeta
  • Publication number: 20120189393
    Abstract: A modular drill for machining applications includes a central pilot drill made of cemented carbide and outboard radial inserts having cutting edges with a diamond surface. Additionally, the diamond surface associated with the cutting edges includes indicia identifying each cutting edge, such that indexing of the inserts is made easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Kent L. Reiner, Dan Elwyn Chesney, Jai Prasad
  • Publication number: 20120163932
    Abstract: An accessory is provided that can be connected to a power drill or can be fastened at the power drill in a detachable fashion. The accessory may comprise detachable or fixed means for fastening at the power drill, e.g., clips, sleeves, clamps, screws. A measuring device is provided to determine measurements, including an incline of the power drill in reference to an operating surface and/or a distance of the power drill from the operating surface. A projector is provided to project the symbols according to the measurements determined to the operating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Publication number: 20120141217
    Abstract: A drill press includes a head stock, a pinion shaft, and a quill coupled with the pinion shaft. A pinion shaft hub is connected with an outer end of the pinion shaft and is located adjacent a side wall of the head stock. The pinion shaft hub is rotatable for rotating the pinion shaft, which provides reciprocating movement to the quill along a vertical axis. A stationary zeroing element is mounted on the head stock, and a depth scale is mounted on the pinion shaft hub adjacent the stationary zeroing element. The depth scale and the pinion shaft hub are frictionally coupled together so that the depth scale normally rotates simultaneously with the pinion shaft hub, however, the depth scale is rotatable relative to the pinion shaft hub upon exceeding a friction force that normally resists movement of the depth scale relative to the pinion shaft hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Benton Sharp
  • Publication number: 20120093598
    Abstract: The monitoring apparatus includes vibration sensors that detect vibration accompanying machining, a rotation detector and a rotation detection section that detect rotation of a main spindle, and a stability limit and vibration distribution calculation section that creates, on the basis of vibration information obtained from the vibration sensors and a rotation speed of the main spindle detected by the rotation detector and rotation detection section, both a stability limit diagram illustrating a relationship between the rotation speed and a stability limit of the machining and a vibration distribution diagram illustrating a relationship between the rotation speed and the vibration, and displays the created diagrams on a monitor in a vertical arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Okuma Corporation
    Inventors: Tomoharu ANDO, Hiroshi UENO, Akihide HAMAGUCHI
  • Patent number: 8142114
    Abstract: A stationary power drill has a drill unit disposed in a tool housing is connected to a base vertically adjustably via a guide column and is vertically adjustable along the guide column by means of a drive unit. The drive unit includes a rotating drive shaft, and a compensation spring element engaging the drive shaft and braced on the other end on the tool housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Fuchs, Ulrich Mueller-Boysen, Siegfried Keusch, Markus Meier, Sabine Rau
  • Publication number: 20120053588
    Abstract: Drill bits comprising a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end; and a cutting head located at the distal end of the shaft, having a cutting diameter, and having at least one flute, which includes a cutting edge and an offset leading spur are disclosed. A portion of the shaft of the drill bits located adjacent and proximal to the cutting head has a reduced diameter relative to the remainder of the shaft. The drill bits have a tapered point along the longitudinal axis at the distal end of the cutting head for guiding the drill bit or are cannulated to receive a guide wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: ANTONY J. LOZIER, DANIEL P. MURPHY, ANDREW L. GRAY
  • Publication number: 20120031635
    Abstract: A battery-powered portable tool, such as a chainsaw, hedge trimmer or handheld drill, comprising: a housing (1), a driven element (2) supported by the housing (1), an electric motor (6) coupled to the driven element (2) so as to drive the driven element (2), a battery (5) electrically coupled to the motor (6) so as to supply electric current to the motor (6) and a control circuit (8) arranged to control the supply of electric current to the motor (6) from the battery (5), in which the control circuit (8) comprises a main switch (8) operable by a user and an auxiliary switch (10, 11) also operable by a user; in which the control circuit (8) has: an active state in which operation of the main switch (8) by the user allows electric current to flow to the motor (6) so as to cause the driven element (2) to be driven; and an inactive state in which operation of the main switch (8) does not allow electric current to flow to the motor (6) and so the motor (6) does not drive the driven element (2); in which operation
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Johan Svennung, Par Martinsson, Johan Björnlinger
  • Publication number: 20120009738
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of integrated circuit packaging and, more particularly, to packages using embedded microelectronic die applications, such a bumpless build-up layer (BBUL) designs. Embodiments of the present description relate to the field of alignment correction of microelectronic dice within the bumpless build-up layer packages. This alignment correction may comprise characterizing the misalignment of each microelectronic die mounted on a carrier and forwarding this characterization, along with data regarding the orientation of the carrier, to processing equipment that can compensate for the misalignment of each microelectronic die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Grant A. Crawford, Islam Salama
  • Publication number: 20110318122
    Abstract: A laser alignment system for a drill press includes first and second adjustable laser assemblies mountable on the drill press. Each adjustable laser assembly includes a base firmly affixed to the drill press, a rotatable element mounted on the base and being adapted to selectively rotate relative to the base, a pivotable element mounted on the rotatable element and being adapted to selectively pivot relative to the rotatable element, and a laser mounted on the pivotable element and being adapted to move simultaneously with the pivotable element. The laser alignment system includes a pivot adjusting mechanism coupled with the pivotable element for selectively pivoting the pivotable element relative to the rotatable element, and a rotation adjusting mechanism coupled with the rotatable element for selectively rotating the rotatable element relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah Jane Montplaisir, David Andrew Goldman
  • Publication number: 20110311328
    Abstract: A powered cutting tool for locating objects behind sheet material and subsequently cutting around the object. The tool incorporates at least one sensor having a transceiver emitting signal to detect at least one from the group of object density, conductivity, depth, and identification. The sensor is housed within a sensor unit that is affixed to the body of the cutting tool. The sensor unit can be integral with, or removable from, the cutting tool. A marking unit is used to mark the cutting area of the sheet material and is generally integral with, or located near, a sensor unit. Indicator members, such as lights, audio, and/or display screen, are used to provide information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: William Alexander Barr, Deborah Fulton Barr, William Harrison Fulton
  • Publication number: 20110297256
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING, S.ARL
    Inventor: SYLVAIN ROQUES
  • Patent number: 8047746
    Abstract: A chip holder and a mounting device for the installation of a chip holder in cutting-tool bodies. The chip holder includes a male thread and one or more through, suitably peripheral recesses for accommodating torque-transferring fingers included in the mounting device, as well as for allowing passage of cooling liquid through a bore formed in the tool body in which bore the holder is placed. The mounting device includes one or more torque-transferring fingers, which have looking hooks in order to provisionally clamp the chip holder upon installation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a cutting-tool unit having an installed chip holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Sandvik Intellectual Property AB
    Inventor: Sören Olsson
  • Publication number: 20110250026
    Abstract: A display structure of a drilling machine includes a digital display control assembly which includes a liquid crystal control panel, a control circuit board, a displacement induction controller and a battery seat. The liquid crystal control panel is electrically connected with the control circuit board. The control circuit board is electrically connected with the displacement induction controller. The control circuit board is further electrically connected with the battery seat. The displacement induction controller includes an engaging protrusion to engage with a displacement control linking seat of a feed guide body. The liquid crystal control panel of the digital display control assembly is adapted to input control signals, such as an initial point, a terminal point and a feed unit, and the control signals are sent to the displacement induction controller via the control circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Shun Sheng Lin
  • Patent number: 8028435
    Abstract: A cutting tool adjustment system comprising a body in the form of a cartridge (10) adjustably carrying a cutting tool (10a), adjustment means (17; 23; 29; 39) mechanically adjustably engageable with the body for positionally adjusting a cutting edge of the cutting tool (10a), and means (19, 20; 30, 31; 34, 35) electronically engageable with the body aid including power supply means for powering display means (21; 28; 36) for indicating the adjustment of the cutting edge position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Rigibore Limited
    Inventor: Roger Basett
  • Patent number: 8021089
    Abstract: Method and system for producing holes of various dimensions and configurations in a workpiece (42) using a portable orbital drilling machine (44), wherein said workpiece has attached thereto a template (10) with preformed guide holes (12-40) located in a pattern corresponding to the positions of the holes to be formed in the workpiece. Each guide hole (12-40) is provided with a readable information carrier (12i-40i) containing an identification of the respective guide hole. When fixating the drilling machine (44) in a guide hole, the latter is identified by a hole database (48) by sensing the respective information carrier. A control unit (50) associated with the hole database (48) controls the drilling machine (44) to perform a relevant hole-cutting process in the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Novator AB
    Inventors: Ingvar Eriksson, Erik Odén
  • Patent number: 7997835
    Abstract: A tool (10) including a drive shaft (36) having an axis of rotation, and a plurality of bit holders (28,30) interchangeable with one another at a position of use. The bit holders (28,30) being mounted on a turret (26) which is rotatable around an axis (k) set at an angle to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft (36). The drive shaft (36) being in drive connection with a respective bit holder (28,30) at the position of use, wherein the tool (10) includes means (20x) for engaging a clutch (46) which activates a drive train (44) to establish a drive connection between the drive shaft (36) and the turret (26) so that subsequent operation of the drive shaft (36) rotates the turret (26) to interchange the positions of the bit holders (28,30) at the position of use, and wherein after the turret (26) has been rotated the clutch (46) is disengaged to deactivate the drive train (44) to prevent any further rotation of the turret (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Whitehot Solutions Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Whitehead, Iain White, Mark Van Vegten
  • Patent number: 7988390
    Abstract: A precision machine includes a base having an outer wall, a cutting tool for machining a workpiece mounted on the base, a fixing member detachably located on the outer wall, a first connecting member having a first end and a second end and an imaging system. The first connecting member is capable of maintaining a shape after adjustment thereto by application of an external force, and the first end of the first connecting member is fixed to the fixing member. The imaging system is attached to the second end of the first connecting member such that a position of the imaging system relative to the tool can be adjusted by changing shape of the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hung-Tsan Shen
  • Publication number: 20110110734
    Abstract: This invention relates to a power tool, an accessory and a power tool and accessory system. The power tool includes a tool body and a rotatable driven member extending forward from the tool body for gripping and rotating a working element about an axis of rotation. The power tool also includes a cover surrounding the driven member having opposite rearward and forward ends with the rearward end being directly connected to the tool body so that the cover does not to rotate with the driven member. The cover includes at least one accessory attachment facility configured to facilitate releasable attachment of an accessory to the cover between the rearward and forward ends along the direction of the axis of rotation of the driven member. The power tool accessory includes at least one power tool attachment facility configured to facilitate releasable attachment of the accessory to the cover between the rearward and forward ends along the direction of the axis of rotation of the driven member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: David Leigh Scrimshaw, Benjamin Luke Van der Linde, Paul Francis Connor, Paul Miller
  • Publication number: 20110110737
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaneyoshi Hiraga, Jun Sawada
  • Patent number: 7934847
    Abstract: A power tool includes a motor as a drive power source, a body housing the motor and having an end output unit for chucking an end tool, a handle grip connected to the body; and a light unit disposed to one of the handle grip and the body, and having a light-emitting element for providing illumination near the end tool. The light unit comprises switch means for switching the light-emitting element on and off, and an off circuit for automatically turning the light-emitting element off at a predetermined time after the light-emitting element turns on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Oomori, Chikai Yoshimizu, Hidekazu Harada, Nobuhiro Takano
  • Patent number: 7850325
    Abstract: A power tool includes a motor, a lighting power source, and a housing assembly defining an axis that supports the motor and the lighting power source. The power tool also includes a lighting assembly with a light and an energy line that transmits energy to the light to thereby provide illumination. The light and the lighting power source are disposed in spaced relationship from each other relative to the axis. Furthermore, the power tool includes a light holder supported by the housing assembly. The light holder supports the light and a portion of the energy line such that an end of the energy line unsupportedly extends beyond the light holder and electrically couples to the lighting power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Paxton Wall, Craig A. Carroll, Kevin Maurice Alston
  • Publication number: 20100310328
    Abstract: A machine for boring spaced, axially-aligned surfaces of a part includes a frame and a boring apparatus associated with the frame. The boring apparatus is configured to bore at least one surface of the part and includes a boring bar associated with a cutting tool configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the boring bar. The machine further includes a mounting fixture associated with the frame configured to mount the part in a fixed relationship with respect to the frame. The machine also includes an alignment assembly including at least one pair of plates. At least one of the plates of the pair of plates is configured to pivot such that the longitudinal axis of the boring bar is aligned with an axis defined by the axially-aligned surfaces of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Larry C. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20100290847
    Abstract: A magnetic drilling stand is disclosed having a drilling unit (20), having an electromagnet (14) for fixing the magnetic drilling stand (10) on a component (12), having a voltage source which can be coupled to the electromagnet (14), and having a controller (28) for monitoring the holding force of the electromagnet (14), with the controller (28) having a device for monitoring the current level of the electromagnet (14), in order to identify a fault state or an adequate magnetic holding force, with a signal for an adequate magnetic holding force being produced only if, within a test phase, the current level of the electromagnet is below a respectively predetermined threshold value at at least two predetermined times after the start of the test phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Beichter, Rudolf Stoppel
  • Publication number: 20100226727
    Abstract: A tool for removing burrs detects whether the depths of holes (81, 82, 83) made on a work (W) are prescribed depths or not. The tool (30) for removing burrs includes a tool case (31) and a piston (3) stored to move to and fro in the tool case. The piston has a spindle (12) arranged at its leading end. A judging section (61) judges whether the depth of the hole is normal or not, based on the results of the detection of whether the piston is retracted relatively to the tool case by a piston position detecting mechanism (56) and those of the detection of existence of the tool case by the tool case position detecting means (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasutaka Saitou, Akio Matsuo
  • Publication number: 20100202842
    Abstract: A tool (10) including a drive shaft (36) having an axis of rotation, and a plurality of bit holders (28,30) interchangeable with one another at a position of use. The bit holders (28,30) being mounted on a turret (26) which is rotatable around an axis (k) set at an angle to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft (36). The drive shaft (36) being in drive connection with a respective bit holder (28,30) at the position of use, wherein the tool (10) includes means (20x) for engaging a clutch (46) which activates a drive train (44) to establish a drive connection between the drive shaft (36) and the turret (26) so that subsequent operation of the drive shaft (36) rotates the turret (26) to interchange the positions of the bit holders (28,30) at the position of use, and wherein after the turret (26) has been rotated the clutch (46) is disengaged to deactivate the drive train (44) to prevent any further rotation of the turret (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: John Whitehead, Iain White, Mark Van Vegten
  • Publication number: 20100074700
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a drill comprises a drill housing with a handle portion and a driver portion and incorporating a circumferential workpiece illumination system. An electrical drill motor is located in the driver portion. The drill motor has an output shaft for coupling output rotary power. An electrical switch controls the operation of the drill motor. The electrical switch it is located on the handle portion of the drill housing. A chuck is coupled to the output shaft of the drill motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: ICC INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Serafino CANINO, Scott GELORMINO
  • Patent number: 7677752
    Abstract: A power tool includes a main housing, a motor, a hammer case, an end-tool holding part, a driving-force transmitting mechanism, a light-unit mounting part, a light unit, and a cover. The motor is accommodated in the main housing and is configured to generate a driving force. The hammer case has an outer peripheral surface. The end-tool holding part is configured to hold an end tool. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is accommodated in the hammer case. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is configured to transmit the driving force to the end-tool holding part. The light-unit mounting part is formed integrally with the hammer case. The light unit is mounted to the light-unit mounting part. The cover covers the outer peripheral surface of the hammer case and accommodates the light-unit mounting part and the light unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Tadokoro, Takuma Saito, Takuya Teranishi, Katsuhiro Oomori, Kazuhiko Funabashi
  • Publication number: 20100054876
    Abstract: A depth stop attached to a drill for producing precise countersinking in drilled holes. The depth stop produces an accurate and precise countersink in drilled holes by limiting the depth to which a drill bit can drill through a work piece. An audible click occurs for every 7.5 micron change in depth in the preferred embodiment. The depth stop is configured such that attempts to over tighten the lock screw which fixes the depth amount will not damage or deflect the working parts of the device thereby producing accurate and repeatable results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Joseph Shemeta
  • Publication number: 20100021249
    Abstract: A drilling machine, in particular a core hole drilling machine, having a mount on which an electromagnet is provided for attachment to a metal part on which a drilling unit is supported in displaceable fashion, wherein the drilling unit has a housing that accommodates an electric motor for driving a tool, is provided. There is provided a controller having at least one switch for switching on and off the electric motor and the electromagnet. The controller includes an operating and supervisory panel that is supported on an end of the housing opposite the tool. The switch for switching on and off the electromagnet and for switching off the electric motor is designed so that in the activated condition of the electric motor any operation of the controller will first cause the electric motor to be switched off before the electromagnet can be switched off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Beichter
  • Publication number: 20090320820
    Abstract: A gemstone drill is of the drill press type which includes a motor suspended and slidably affixed between upstanding vertical telescoping rods. A drill bit is affixed to a spindle which is a direct extension of the motor shaft which is in parallel alignment with the rods. A body of the motor includes a cylindrical spindle housing extending downwardly from the bottom of the motor body adjacent the drill bit. The rods are extensible from tower sleeves mounted directly to a base which has a top support surface enclosed by a transparent containment cover. The door is moveable between open and closed positions to gain access to a clamping mechanism releasably attached to the support surface that holds the stone to be drilled. The containment cover, when closed, includes a circular aperture at the top which closely receives the spindle housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: John J. Sinisi
  • Publication number: 20090263199
    Abstract: An exemplary machine tool includes a main body, a transmission, a spindle, a fixture, a cutter, a driving device, and a camera. The transmission is coupled to the main body. The spindle is coupled to the transmission. The fixture is coupled to the spindle and holds a workpiece. The cutter and the driving device are coupled to the main body. The cutter is opposite to the spindle and configured for processing the workpiece. The camera is coupled to the driving device and is configured for capturing images of the cutter and the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHUN-KAI WANG
  • Publication number: 20090234490
    Abstract: A smart tool holder is for use with a machine tool platform. The smart tool holder includes a body having a first end and an opposite second end, a processor disposed with the body, and a transceiver disposed with the body and in communication with the processor. The transceiver is structured to communicate with an external receiving device. The first end of the body is structured to be coupled to the machine tool platform and the opposite second end is structured to be selectively coupled to a cutting assembly having a number of sensors. The processor is structured to communicate with the number of sensors when the cutting assembly is coupled to the body. The processor may perform data analysis tasks using model based data analysis, digital filtering, and other techniques. The smart tool holder may suggest changes to the machining process based on two-way communication with a machine tool controller through a receiver or interface device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher A. Suprock, Jeff Nichols, Robert Jerard, Barry Fussell
  • Publication number: 20090196697
    Abstract: A multi-function cutting machine includes a cutting tool for cutting a workpiece, a feeder for selectively feeding a gas or fluid to through a longitudinal passage of the cutting tool to the workpiece to carry away cutting chips from the workpiece, a first laser beam and a second laser beam respectively projected through the passage of the cutting tool onto the workpiece, and a detection control device for receiving the reflective light wave of the second laser beam reflected by the workpiece for measuring the working depth of the cutting tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: CONTREL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Lung Kuo, Jr-Shiang You
  • Publication number: 20090129877
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a material interface between two dissimilar materials in intimate contact with one another include a detection circuit to detect the interface via changes in electrical conditions in the circuit during a drilling operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Steven K. Brady
  • Publication number: 20090100695
    Abstract: In a method and an engagement sensor device for engagement measurement for a machine tool for processing workpieces using tools or a laser the machine tool possesses a clamping device with a clamping face for clamping an object, in particular a tool or a workpiece and the engagement sensor device is provided for the measurement or engagement of a face of clamped object at the clamping face or any gap between the face of the clamped object and the clamping face. The sensor device comprises at least one engagement sensor, arranged to the side of the clamping face, with a measurement range aligned in the direction of the gap or of the clamping face for the detection of an electrical or magnetic stimulation field, such field extending between the face of clamped object and the clamping face and being able to be influenced by any gap, the measurement range extending essentially along the clamping face in accordance with a depth direction of any gap or parallel to the clamping face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Ralf Muellner
  • Publication number: 20090080987
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a drill comprises a drill housing with a handle portion and a driver portion. An electrical drill motor is located in the driver portion. The drill motor has an output shaft for coupling output rotary power. An electrical switch controls the operation of the drill motor. The electrical switch it is located on the handle portion of the drill housing. A chuck is coupled to the output shaft of the drill motor. Directional indicators show drill direction and cooperate with a charge state indicator positioned not to be accidentally actuated to maximize power efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ICC INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Serafino CANINO, Scott GELORMINO
  • Patent number: 7503732
    Abstract: A laser-guided stair rail drill guide which may be mounted on a tentatively set stair rail to aid in the alignment for drilling of the bottom of the rail and marking the surface of the riser below, by use of a laser beam aligned with a longitudinal axis of a drill bit of a drill mounted in the guide. Using the guide of the invention allows for the holes in the bottom of the stair rail and the top of the riser below to be easily and precisely aligned, so that a baluster may be installed perfectly vertically therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Byrd
  • Publication number: 20090060666
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for drilling counter sink fastener holes in composite materials with conductive foil lightning strike protection systems. Initially a non-destructive depth detector is scanned over a prospective fastener hole location. Then the depth of a conductive foil below a surface is detected. When the detected depth is less than a predetermined depth, a signal that indicates that a countersink fastener hole may be drilled is output. When the detected depth is greater than a predetermined depth, a signal that indicates that a countersink fastener hole may not be drilled is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary E. Georgeson, James H. Lee, Scott W. Lea, Morteza Safai
  • Patent number: 7446301
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device (45), in particular a beam-emitting and beam-receiving device, for a manufacturing machine (1), e.g. an edging press, with at least one retaining mechanism (51) for the safety device (45) designed as an adjusting mechanism (52) on a press beam (15,16) fitted with bending tools (36, 37) in a tool mounting device (35). By means of the retaining mechanism (51) designed as an adjusting mechanism (52) the beam emitter (47) and/or beam receiver (48) can be adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the standing surface (9) between at least one working position (55) and a park position (54), whereby in the park position (54) automatic locking takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: TRUMPF Maschinen Austria GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventor: Bernhard Fischereder