Abstract: A portable flashlight apparatus is provided that is lightweight and compact to provide enhanced illumination in an ambient environment when placed in one of a plurality of operating modes. The portable flashlight apparatus includes a base housing defining an interior space and which includes structurally defined regions that include a front housing region, a rear housing region, an intermediate housing region extending between the front housing region and the rear housing region and an end cap that closes the interior space at the rear housing region. A light module includes a first light source operable to emit illuminating light, a second light source operable to emit laser light, and a third light source operable to emit illuminating light. A magnet are arranged at the rear face of the end cap, and is operable to magnetically bias the base housing on a working surface or support surface having magnetic properties.

Abstract: A power tool or a mower is provided including brushless direct-current motor having an inner stator and an outer rotor. A rotor shaft extends through a stator core of the inner stator. The motor includes a first end cap disposed on a first side of the stator and supporting the rotor shaft via a front bearing and a second end cap disposed on a second side of the stator and supporting the rotor shaft via a rear bearing. The front end cap is mounted on a housing of the power tool or a deck of the mower while the rear end cap is located fully outside the housing or the deck.

Abstract: An electric motor is provided including a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle coupled to the rotor and extending along a center axis, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator, a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a first compartment around the stator and the rotor, an electro-magnetic brake module disposed on a side of the second end cap opposite the stator and engaged with the motor spindle, and a motor cover mounted on the second end cap to form a second compartment around the electro-magnetic brake module. The first end cap, the second end cap, and the motor cover form a substantially watertight seal around the stator, the rotor, and the position sensor assembly.

Abstract: A power tool is provided including a motor having an axial length of smaller than or equal to 65 mm and an outer diameter of smaller than or equal to 63 mm. The electric motor is configured to produce a maximum power output of greater than or equal to 2800 watts when the battery pack coupled to the battery receiver has a nominal voltage output of smaller than or equal to 60 volts and a rated capacity of approximately 9 ampere-hours (A.h.). Further, the motor drives an output spindle so as to maintain an output rotational speed of greater than 3,500 rotations-per-minute (RPM) within a torque range of 30 inch-lbs to 45 inch-lbs and exhibit a drop in the output rotational speed that is less than or equal to approximately 11.5% as the torque increases from 30 inch-lbs to 45 inch-lbs.

Abstract: A power tool includes a power tool housing and a battery pack interface at least partially received in the power tool housing, the battery pack interface having a body at least partially defining a battery pack receiving portion for receiving a battery pack and at least one vibration isolation portion extending towards the power tool housing, the at least one vibration isolation portion for at least partially isolating a battery pack from one or more forces generated by the power tool.

Abstract: An oscillating tool including a housing, a motor in the housing, a multitool shaft driven by the motor, and a clamp assembly operatively driven by the motor through the multitool shaft in an oscillating motion. The clamp assembly is configured to selectively hold a power tool accessory and a fan on the multitool shaft. The fan is operatively driven by the motor with the multi-tool shaft and the fan is a double side blade fan.

Abstract: A power tool stand includes a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. The power tool stand also comprises a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool stand further comprises a tool interface mounted on the power tool carriage arranged to secure a removeable power tool. The power tool carriage comprises at least one duct having a duct inlet in fluid communication with a duct outlet.

Abstract: A power tool is provided including a tool housing, a brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor disposed in the tool housing, and a transmission. The motor includes a stator including a stator core having an aperture extending therethrough and stator windings, a rotor including a cylindrical rotor core supporting at least one permanent magnet around an outer surface of the stator core, a rotor shaft rotatably coupled to the rotor, and a stator mount including a radial member near a front end of the stator and an axial member secured to the stator. The transmission is secured to the tool housing and includes an input member coupled to the rotor shaft, and an output member configured to be driven by rotation of the input member. The radial member of the stator mount is secured to the transmission to support the stator at least radially within the rotor.

Abstract: A power tool is provided including a housing, a brushless motor disposed within the housing, a power switch circuit that supplies power from a power source to the brushless motor, and a controller configured to apply a drive signal to the power switch circuit to control the supply of power to the brushless motor. The controller is configured to receive at least one signal associated with a phase current of the motor, detect an angular position of the rotor based on the phase current of the motor within a variable speed range of zero to at least 15,000 rotations-per-minute (RPM), and control the drive signal based on the detected angular position of the rotor to electronically commutate the motor within a power output of zero to at least 1500 watts.

Abstract: A jobsite computer network has a local server connectable to a remote server via the internet, a network access transceiver connected to the local server, and a wireless device in wireless communication with the network access transceiver. The network access transceiver receives a message from the wireless device and sends a message to the local server. The local server utilizes information from the message to determine the location of the wireless device. The network access transceiver and/or the wireless device generate data which is sent to the remote server.

Abstract: A portable illumination apparatus such as, for example, a task light, that is lightweight and compact to provide enhanced illumination in an ambient environment when placed in one of a plurality of operating modes. The portable illumination apparatus includes a support base and a light module that includes one or more light sources and a rechargeable power source. The light module may be manually manipulated for movement between a collapsed, stowed position and a deployed position by rotation of about a first rotational axis. In the deployed position, the light module is rotatable about the second rotational axis that is perpendicular to the first rotational axis. The support base incorporates a carabiner clip member that facilitates secure attachment of the portable illumination apparatus to an object or surface in a manner that facilitates hands-free use of the portable illumination apparatus.

Abstract: A pneumatic fastening tool that has an integrated valve assembly. The integrated valve assembly can have a cylindrical valve assembly housing that can house a portion of a head valve assembly and can also house at least a portion of a trigger valve assembly. The head valve assembly can have a head valve body that can be maintained in a resting state by compressed air. The compressed air that maintains the resting stat of the head valve assembly can be provided by one or more passages formed in the valve assembly housing. The valve assembly housing can also guide the movement of the valve head body when the trigger valve assembly is actuated causing a fastener to be driven into a workpiece. The valve assembly housing can have a circular exhaust seal and a cylindrical exhaust chamber through which compressed air can be exhausted after the driving of a fastener into a work piece.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small push-type lawn mower that can be converted into a riding mower. The mower includes a platform at the rear of the mower deck, and its handle assembly that can be pivoted forward making room for a user to step onto the platform. The handle assembly includes controls that drive electric motors that power the rear wheels allowing the user to ride the mower. The handle assembly can be pivoted rearwardly so that the user can access and grab the handle assembly and push the mower as is well known.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include an integrated spill face that has an annular rim defining an aperture for fluid transfer into or out of the fluid tank. An upper segment of the rim can be elevated and closer to the housing, guiding fluid overflow away from the electronics housing and thus the electronics. A lower segment of the rim can serve as an egress point during overflows.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly for a power tool comprises a terminal block having at least one primary terminal configured for electrical connection with a battery and at least one secondary terminal in electrical connection with the at least one primary terminal. A substrate is mountable on the terminal block. The substrate has at least one first electrical connector electrically connectable with the at least one secondary terminal and at least one second electrical connector in electrical connection with the at least one first electrical connector. At least one wire is electrically connected to the at least one second electrical connector. An overmold is configured to cover the at least one second electrical connector and at least a portion of the at least one wire.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a housing and a motor having a drive shaft. An output shaft is connectable to a tool. A mode selection mechanism is couplable between the drive shaft and the output shaft and arranged to transmit drive therebetween. The mode selection mechanism is moveable between a first position in which the power tool operates in a first mode and a second position in which the power tool operates in a second mode. A mode selection actuator is mounted on the housing and arranged to select at least the first position and the second position of the mode selection mechanism. An actuating rod is coupled between the mode selection mechanism and an engaging portion of the mode selection actuator. The engaging portion and rod are moveable in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the rod when the mode selection mechanism moves between the first and second positions.