Abstract: This invention is an installation of a protective apparatus to prevent safety problems of machine tools caused in machining work-load process. The protective apparatus is comprised of a circuit used to slowly rotate the loaded machine tool by stepping it at a low speed and low power one full turn to insure clear workload path, and before full power is applied. This protective system will activate the full power only if a full rotation is achieved without any obstacles caused by chuck wrench or work-load interference with machine parts. The machine will subsequently arm itself to go into full power rotation if the operator activates the machine within a short period of time after the safety rotation is completed. The safety cycle is performed each time the operator activates the machine tool. This protective apparatus keeps the machine tool in low-speed and low-power unless the safety cycle has been performed each time the machine tool is turned on.

Abstract: There is disclosed a post extractor comprised in a post-pounder, the device having a length and a crosswise extraction hole. The hole may be sized to accept an exposed portion of the post and may have an engaging edge for engaging an exposed portion of the post. Methods of using the extractor to extract a post are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for expanded driving heads used to drive torque-based fasteners (e.g., screws) into materials. The apparatus comprises a driving head that includes multiple prongs. Each prong comprises a tip adapted to engage a receptacle of a torque-based fastener. The tips of the prongs are also adapted to move apart from each other, thereby expanding the size of the driving head and engaging the receptacle of the torque-based fastener.

Abstract: A device that automatically actuates the reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism when the radial direction of the motor is changed. The auto-shift mechanism includes a worm gear that rotates with the motor, and a disc coupled to the worm gear that moves laterally as the worm gear rotates. Axial movement of the disc actuates a reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism by either pulling or pushing the reversing lever. A lost-motion mechanism can absorb an initial amount of torque so that the auto-shift mechanism can run its course prior to applying the torque to a fastener.

Abstract: A remote control tool assembly for use in live line environments having an insulated pole (often termed a “hot stick”) with a tool at one end that generally includes a power supply so that the tool is fully isolatable at the end of the insulated pole. At the other end, a tool control transmitter is positioned which is configured to communicate wirelessly with the tool. Thus, the user can operate the tool remotely from the tool controller, which is particularly useful in a live line environment.

Abstract: A wrench for unthreading a well head flange from a pipe is provided. The wrench can include a pipe jaw for gripping the pipe, and a torque arm assembly for applying rotational force to the well head flange. The assembly can include a torque arm wherein one end of the torque arm can be pivotally attached to a bolt hole disposed through the well head flange. Extending a cylinder disposed between the assembly and to an opposing end of the torque arm can cause the torque arm contact and rotate the well head flange relative to the pipe.

Abstract: A method and mechanism of the indirect coupling torque control provides a rotary impact mechanism driving a rotary drive mechanism linked between the rotary impact mechanism and a fastener member, when the rotary impact mechanism rotates the fastener member. The rotary drive mechanism can accumulate a rotation stress generated by the rotary impact mechanism to rotate the fastener member. When the rotation stress accumulated in the rotary drive mechanism is larger than the torque value applied to the fastener member, a linear relation between a sensed signal measured from the stress accumulated in the rotary drive mechanism and the torque value applied to the fastener member is provided. Whereby the linear relation is used to control the torque valued applied to the fastener member when the rotary impact mechanism is rotating.

Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.

Abstract: A hammer drill having a motor mounted within a body and an output spindle; a tool holder mounted on the body capable of holding a cutting tool; a hammer mechanism having a piston; a reciprocating drive for converting rotary movement of the motor into reciprocating movement of the piston; a ram reciprocatingly driven by the piston via an air spring to strike a cutting tool held in the tool holder, the hammer mechanism performing one hammer cycle each time the ram strikes a cutting tool during normal use; an air replenishment mechanism capable of refreshing the air spring during certain time periods during normal use; the air replenishment mechanism capable of being adjusted to refresh the air spring during time periods within the hammer cycle and/or the system allows different volumes of air into or out of the air spring during the refreshment time periods.

Abstract: A hammer drill including a cylinder; a piston and a ram mounted within the cylinder; a drive mechanism for converting rotation of a motor into reciprocating movement of the piston; a ram driven by the piston via an air spring; at least two air entry points formed through the wall of the cylinder in different axial positions along the length of the cylinder, each of which are capable of replenishing the air spring; the ram striking a tool in a tool holder; wherein there is further provided a selector mechanism which selectively opens and close the air entry points; characterized in that the selector mechanism opens only one air entry point at any one time during normal use, the selector mechanism closing all other air entry points, each of the air entry point capable of replenishing the air spring during normal use when opened by the selector mechanism.

Abstract: In an apparatus for detecting tip-over of a rammer equipped with a crankcase accommodating an output shaft rotatably connected to an engine, a movable unit accommodating a converter mechanism for converting rotation of the output shaft to vertical motion of a movable member, a tamping shoe connected to the movable unit, and a handle operable by an user, and adapted to thrust upward in the gravitational direction by the vertical motion of the movable member and go into a free fall to compact a ground surface, it is determined whether a detected engine speed becomes equal to or smaller than a threshold value set lower than an engine idling speed when the engine has been operated at a rammer working speed set greater than the engine idling speed, and if it does, it is discriminated that the rammer has tipped over.

Abstract: A portable linear fastener driving tool is provided that drive staples, nails, or other linearly driven fasteners. The tool uses a gas spring principle, in which a cylinder filled with compressed gas is used to quickly force a piston through a driving stroke movement, while a driver also drives a fastener into a workpiece. The piston/driver is then moved back to its starting position by use of a rotary-to-linear lifter, and the piston again compresses the gas above the piston, thereby preparing the tool for another driving stroke. The driver has protrusions along its edges that contact the lifter, which lifts the driver during a return stroke. A pivotable latch is controlled to move into either an interfering position or a non-interfering position with respect to the driver protrusions, and acts as a safety device, by preventing the driver from making a full driving stroke at an improper time.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of assembling a hand machine tool having (i) an intermediate flange that includes (i) at least one base body having a slot-shaped opening extending in a bearing position and in a bearing, (ii) an intermediate shaft assembly that includes an intermediate shaft and a wobble bearing having a wobble pin, and (iii) a drive piston. The method includes sliding the drive piston onto the wobble pin, introducing the wobble pin into the slot-shaped opening such that the drive piston slides into the at least one base body, and inserting, in an assembly direction corresponding to a direction of a longitudinal axis of the base body, the intermediate shaft of the intermediate shaft assembly into a second base body of the immediate flange.

Abstract: A tool feeding mechanism for a tool driving device includes a cylinder mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a holding mechanism. The cylinder mechanism moves a tool rotation driving device to hold and rotate a tool, in a tool axis direction on an exterior of a cylinder tube using power of a piston. The positioning mechanism is connected to the cylinder tube side of the cylinder mechanism either directly or indirectly in order to position the cylinder mechanism relative to a workpiece. The holding mechanism holds the tool rotation driving device such that the power of the piston in the cylinder mechanism is transmitted to the tool rotation driving device.

Abstract: A fastening system that comprises a fastener and a single tool that provides both snugging torque and final tensioning to the fastener assembly, from a single side, with a single operator, with no torque feedback. The fastener comprises a nut and a bolt with a head and a shank extending axially from the head. The shank has at least one threaded portion and at least one splined portion, the splined portion defining the end of the bolt. The splined portion remains connected to the threaded portion after final tensioning. The tool comprises a first socket and a second socket, wherein the first socket is engaged with an outer surface of the nut and the second socket is engaged with the splined portion on the fastener. Snugging torque and final tension are both controlled by the tool.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive device in a housing. The drive device is intended to drive a tool accommodated in a tool-accommodating region. An adjusting motion of the hand-held power tool by the user is detected via a sensor device. A controlled variable for setting the drive device is generated in an open-loop or closed-loop control device in the hand-held power tool according to the detected adjusting motion.

Abstract: A method of operating a rotary tool driven by a brushless motor including a DC brushless motor for rotationally driving a rotary bit, a torque setting clutch mechanism, a drive switch for drive-controlling a drive control circuit of the brushless motor, and a control means to rotationally drive the brushless motor by an operation of the drive switch and wherein the method includes a first step for stop-controlling of the drive control circuit, a second step for rotating forward or in reverse the brushless motor through the control and a third step for control-operating a semiconductor of an inverter circuit provided in the drive control circuit to short-circuit the magnetizing windings of the brushless motor, thus braking the rotor of the brushless motor and stopping the brushless motor.

Abstract: A torque multiplier apparatus includes an input pinion, a geared torque multiplier mechanism, and an input retainer. The input pinion and the input retainer include first and second identical connectors so that a detent stud can be positioned in either one of the first and second connectors, allowing the torque multiplier to be used for increased torque (and reduced speed) or for increased speed (and lesser torque). A related method includes engaging the driving tool with the first connector and the socket with the second connector to provide an increased torque on a socket to break loose a fastener, and flipping the torque multiplier so that the driving tool engages the second connector and the socket engages the first connector to provide an increased speed of torsional rotation to more quickly remove the fastener from the shaft. The detent stud is torsionally shearable, thus preventing over-stressing and damaging the tool.

Abstract: A torque wrench comprising: a hollow housing comprising an outer wall having a proximal end and a distal end, and an inner wall having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner wall being spaced from the outer wall so as to provide a gap therebetween, the proximal end of the outer wall being connected to the proximal end of the inner wall, and the distal end of the outer wall being configured to engage a workpiece housing; and a mechanical multiplier for disposition within the inner wall of the hollow housing, the mechanical multiplier comprising a torque input shaft and a torque output shaft, the mechanical multiplier being connected to the inner wail of the hollow housing by a loose, non-binding connection, and the torque output shaft being configured to engage a workpiece fastener.

Abstract: A combination of electric tools includes a first electric tool and a second electric tool respectively having an independent power supply. The second electric tool starts working automatically responding to the startup of the first electric tool. Thereby the second electric tool starts automatically after the first electric tool is started to operate by a user without an extra operation of the user, which is convenient to the user.

Abstract: A slide hammer device having a guide sleeve, a selectively moveable elongate rod received within the guide sleeve, and a hammer assembly coupled to the elongate rod. The hammer assembly is shaped to accomplish removal of an inner tube from within a pipe element. The guide sleeve has a protective flange that protects a user's hand during advancement of the slide hammer device toward an opening of the pipe element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a completion system and method adapted for use in wells having long lateral boreholes. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a pipe tong fixture for a conventional pipe tong apparatus, which may be installed within a mast for a long lateral completion system. The pipe tong fixture allows for the movement and precise control of the conventional pipe tong apparatus in relation to a borehole for efficient and safe remote operation of the pipe tong fixture and conventional pipe tong apparatus. The present disclosure also relates to torque measurement and the communication and analysis of such measurements during a completion.

Abstract: A machine tool with a tool holder which is equipped to mount a tool, such as a chiseling tool, moveably along a movement axis. A striking mechanism, such as a magnetic-pneumatic striking mechanism, contains a primary drive which is arranged around the movement axis and has in sequence in the impact direction a first magnetic coil, a permanent and radially magnetized annular magnet, and a second magnetic coil. The striking mechanism has a striker and an anvil arranged within the magnetic coils on the movement axis in sequence in the impact direction. In addition, the striking mechanism may have an air spring affecting the striker in the impact direction. The associated inventive control method provides that, during a movement of the striker opposite the impact direction, a measurement is measured for a voltage induced by the first magnetic coil. The controller starts an acceleration phase according to a change in the polarity of the induced voltage.

Abstract: A machine tool with a tool holder which is equipped to mount a tool, such as a chiseling tool, moveably along a movement axis. A striking mechanism contains a primary drive, arranged around the movement axis, containing at least one magnetic coil. The striking mechanism has a striker and an anvil arranged within the magnetic coil on the movement axis in sequence in the impact direction. The anvil protrudes at least partially into the magnetic coil. In addition, the striking mechanism can have an air spring affecting the striker in the impact direction. A controlled power source forms an electrical circuit in which a current flows, controlled at a target value, from the power source and into at the at least one magnetic coil during an acceleration phase. A controller ends the acceleration phase when a change, typical for an impact, is detected in the current flowing in the magnetic coil or a change, typical for an impact, is detected in a control variable of a control circuit of the power source.

Abstract: A machine tool with a tool holder equipped to mount a chiseling tool moveably along a movement axis. A magnetic-pneumatic striking mechanism contains a primary drive arranged around the movement axis. The primary drive includes a first magnetic coil and a second magnetic coil in sequence in the impact direction. The striking mechanism has, in sequence, a striker and an anvil arranged within the magnetic coils on the movement axis in the impact direction. In addition, the striking mechanism has an air spring affecting the striker in the impact direction. A controller is configured to activate the primary drive during an active retraction phase to accelerate the striker opposite the impact direction until a kinetic energy of the striker is sufficient to achieve a selected compression of the air spring as a function of the impact energy of the striker.

Abstract: A hand tool for mechanically generating and delivering a driving force to a fastener. The hand tool includes a mechanical force delivery system that is structured and operable to mechanically generate and deliver a driving force to a fastener. The hand tool additionally includes a pneumatic actuation device that is operatively connected to the mechanical force delivery system. The pneumatic actuation device is structured and operable to actuate the mechanical force delivery system such that the mechanical force delivery system mechanically generates and delivers the driving force.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic, valveless impact mechanism for use in equipment for the machining of at least one of rock and concrete comprising a machine housing (105; 205) with a cylinder bore, a piston (110; 210) mounted such that it moves within this bore arranged to carry out when in operation repetitive reciprocating motion relative to the machine housing and in this way to deliver impact directly or indirectly on a tool connectable to the equipment for machining at least one of rock and concrete, and where the piston includes a driving part (140; 240) that separates a first drive chamber (160; 260) and a second drive chamber (125; 225), with an effective volume that is greater than that of the first drive chamber.

Abstract: A handheld power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode, an automated drive mode and one or more user-defined drive modes. Each of the user-defined drive modes specifies a different value of torque at which to interrupt transmission of torque to the output spindle. In an automated drive mode, the controller interrupt torque to the output spindle in an automated manner when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. In a selected one of the user-defined drive modes, the controller sets a value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the user-defined drive modes and interrupts torque to the output spindle when current measures exceeding the maximum current threshold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for a power operated tool for the generation of a screw pretensioning force, with a pump unit (2), a valve unit (3) arranged on the pump unit with a pressure-restricting pressure valve (4) and a control unit (2) for activating the pump unit. In order to provide a drive unit that eliminates the risk of an incorrect setting of the setting parameter, it is provided that a processing unit (5) with an output unit and a data capturing unit (6) connected and/or integrated with the processing unit are provided, wherein the processing unit is designed for the output of the value to be set on the pressure valve based on the screw connection process parameters determined with the data capturing unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for threading a nut along a stud or similar elongate member include use of a contact member within a first orifice that engages the nut, and a torque transfer member within a second orifice that engages both the contact member and a power source, such as an air ratchet. Torque from the power source causes movement of the torque transfer member, which in turn causes movement of the contact member, thereby threading or unthreading the nut along the stud or other elongate member. The first orifice includes a through bore for accommodating passage of the elongate member, while the body of the apparatus can include ferromagnetic members for preventing loss of the nut and additional structures for limiting undesired movement of the power source or apparatus through contact.

Abstract: An articulated pre-skimmer mount for a pre-skimmer associated with a drill bit feed unit comprises a feed mounting arm mounted to the drill bit feed unit. A first end is configured for attachment to the drill feed unit and a second end includes a cylindrical mounting shaft and an axial positioning plate. An intermediate arm has a first end comprising a cylindrical sleeve mounted thereto. The cylindrical sleeve has an inner cylindrical opening configured for sliding engagement with the cylindrical mounting shaft and a mating plate configured for locking, face-to-face engagement with the axial positioning plate. A second end comprises a pre-skimmer mounting assembly configured for attachment to the pre-skimmer, wherein an axial positioning plate and a mating plate are operable to disengage, for rotation of the intermediate arm about an axis of the feed mounting arm for alignment of the pre-skimmer.

Abstract: An impact tool which provides a consistent level of impact force is provided. The internal mechanism of the impact tool has a trip release member and a hammer which remains in constant contact over a constant surface area throughout cycling of the impact tool. Additionally, the trip release member may slide against a slug having a straight conical surface to minimize variation. Moreover, the hammer may be non-rotateable so that a non round or asymmetrical head may be used.

Abstract: An extendable multi-tool comprising an extendable pole and a head unit selectively detachably coupled together. The head unit comprises a grasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, a control switch and a rotation mechanism. The control switch configured to cause the grasping mechanism to become secured to a light bulb, and to cause the rotation mechanism to automatically detect when a light bulb is secured to the grasping mechanism and then rotate the grasping unit and the secured light bulb in a first direction based on the position of the control switch. The tool further comprises an arm unit for positioning the grasping mechanism in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the grasping mechanism.

Abstract: Spin-in and spin-out apparatus and methods are presented wherein an oilfield tubular spinner used in combination with a wrench detects the shouldering-up of tubulars during make-up and tubular thread disengagement during break-out. Sensors are employed to quantify measurables indicative of shouldering-up and thread disengagement, the measurables being used to shutdown spin-in and spin-out operations. Thresholds are employed to detect measurable values of interest. Timers may be employed to monitor and control the spin-in and spin-out operations.

Abstract: A floor cleaning or burnishing machine has at least one motor controller that is electrically connected to an analog joystick control, right and left potentiometers, an electrical power source, and right and left electrical drive motors. The right motor is mechanically connected to a right rear steering drive wheel and the left motor is mechanically connected to a left rear steering drive wheel. Rotational speed and direction of each rear wheel is independently controlled, by way of the joystick in cooperation with respective potentiometers, in either a forward or reverse direction. At any given time, each potentiometer controls a respective motor controller which individually controls the rotational speed and direction of a respective wheel, thereby each wheel is capable of rotating in an opposite direction at a different speed to the other wheel. To slow the floor cleaning or burnishing machine down, regenerative braking is utilized by operating the motors as generators.

Abstract: A hand-held machine tool includes a tool accept for mounting a chiseling tool on an operating axis. A pneumatic hammer mechanism includes an exciter, driven back and forth by a motor about a stroke between a dead point distant from the tool and a dead point near the tool, a hammer moved back and forth on the operating axis between a reversal point distant from the tool and a point of impact, and a pneumatic chamber sealed by the exciter and the hammer, which couples the movement of the hammer to the movement of the exciter. A damping device increases the pressure in the pneumatic chamber when the exciter during its motion in the direction to the dead point distant from the tool has approached to less than half the stroke to the dead point distant from the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held work apparatus for driving fastening elements into a substrate, wherein driving energy is released in the form of an impact to the fastening elements. In order to further simplify and/or improve the operation of the hand-held work apparatus, the work apparatus comprises a driving energy data device, by means of which data on the driving energy released in a previous driving process or in several previous driving processes can be communicated.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, an output member that rotates about a longitudinal axis, and a motor drivably connected to the output member. A rotational motion sensor is arranged in the housing and operable to detect a user input that includes a rotational motion of the housing in a desired rotational direction about the longitudinal axis of the output member. A controller is configured to receive a first input indicative of a user-desired rotational motion of the output member, and a second input, from the rotational motion sensor, indicative of an actual rotational motion of the power tool. The controller determines a user-desired rotational direction of the output member about the axis from the first input, determines an actual rotational direction of the housing about the axis from the second input, and causes the motor to drive the output member to simulate ratcheting movement in the user-desired rotational direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for producing an oscillatory motion of a mass, in particular of a tool, wherein the mass is mechanically connected to at least two clamping elements between said clamping elements in the direction of oscillation propagation and the mass (50) is clamped in by the two clamping elements (10, 20) under the application of pressing force (F), and at least the clamping elements are designed as components of a resonance system, and an excitation oscillation is introduced into the resonance system, the frequency of the excitation oscillation substantially corresponding to the resonance frequency of the resonance system so that the resonance system oscillates. The invention further relates to a method for processing solid or liquid material while using the method according to the invention in order to produce an oscillatory motion of a mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-directional oscillation from a rotational source, by receiving a rotational motion, converting the rotational motion to a first oscillating motion, converting the first oscillating motion to a second oscillating motion that is normal to the first oscillating motion and transferring the first oscillating motion and the second oscillating motion to a working element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ground working device comprising a carrier implement, a mast that forms a mast sequence and has a lower mast part, which is linked to the carrier implement, an upper mast part and at least one mast extension piece, whereby for the purpose of increasing the mast length the mast extension piece is removably inserted into the mast sequence between lower mast part and upper mast part and removed from the mast sequence, and, with the mast extension piece removed, the upper mast part can be fixed directly on the lower mast part, a work sledge which is guided in a displaceable manner along the mast, and at least one feed rope for displacing the work sledge, which runs at least in some areas longitudinally of the mast.

Abstract: A hand-held machine tool includes a tool accept for mounting a chiseling tool on an operating axis. A pneumatic hammer mechanism includes a hammer mobile on an operating axis, an exciter, and a pneumatic chamber sealed by an exciter and the hammer, which couples the movement of the exciter to the hammer. The exciter is driven by a motor and moves back and forth between a frontal dead point distant from the tool and a dead point near the tool. A damper device includes a supercharger and a controlled outlet valve. The controlled outlet valve allows air to flow from the supercharger into the pneumatic chamber when the exciter is in the proximity of the dead point distant from the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool having a bearing race inserted into a bearing socket. The bearing socket and the bearing race have recessed ring sectors positioned relative to one another in an overlapping manner. The ring sector of the bearing race is configured by breaking out a circumferential section of the bearing race, which is defined by predetermined breaking points.

Abstract: A hand-operated rotary power tool and a method of operating the tool is disclosed. The tool has an electric motor for driving a rotary tool, a sensor device for detecting a blockade of the tool and a triggering device, which, in response to a blockade detected by the sensor device, reverses a direction of rotation of the electric motor prior to the blockade for a predetermined duration and immediately following induces the electric motor to again rotate in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A forming device comprising a machine bed, a tool carrier supported on the machine bed in a manner capable of relative movement for mounting a tool, a drive device coupled to the tool carrier, a machine control unit and a monitoring device designed for monitoring movements of the tool carrier and for providing a shutdown signal to a disconnecting device located upstream of the drive device on the occurrence of a pre-settable monitoring case. It is provided that the machine control unit is designed in accordance with a first safety category of a safety standard, and that the monitoring device and the disconnecting device form a safe operating system designed in accordance with a second safety category of the safety standard, the second safety category being at a higher level than the first safety category within the safety standard.

Abstract: A method is presented for controlling operation of a power tool having an electric motor drivably coupled to an output spindle. The method includes: receiving an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch, where the clutch setting is selectable from a plurality of driver modes; setting the value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the plurality of driver modes; determining rotational speed of the electric motor; determining an amount of current being delivered to the electric motor; comparing the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor to the maximum current threshold; and interrupting transmission of torque to the output spindle when the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor exceeds the maximum current threshold and the rotational speed of the electric motor is decreasing.

Abstract: A method for operating a machine tool is disclosed wherein during operation of the machine tool at least one state of the machine tool is projected into a working area of the machine tool with a 3D projector at a predefined point in space in the working area. A projection device performing the method and a machine tool with such a projection device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A torsion-adjustable impact wrench, includes a housing, a powering unit including an impact mechanism configured to generate an intermittently increasing torque, an adjusting unit configured to manually set a first torsion value and generate a corresponding a first torsion signal, a detecting unit configured to detect a rotational speed of the powering unit and generate a corresponding first rotational speed signal, and a control unit configured to generate a control signal for controlling the output of the rotational speed of the powering unit. The control unit generates a second rotational speed signal according to the first torsion signal outputted by the adjusting unit, compares the first rotational speed signal with the second rotational speed signal, and generates a control signal enabling the rotational speed of the powering unit to approach the second rotational speed.

Abstract: A portable power tool comprises an electric motor, actuator, or light-emitting hardware and a rechargeable power source connected to the electric motor, actuator, or light-emitting hardware, wherein the power source contains at least a surface-mediated cell (SMC). The power tools include, but are not limited to, impact driver, air compressor, alligator shear, angle grinder, band saw, belt sander, biscuit joiner, ceramic tile cutter tile saw, chainsaw, circular saw, concrete saw, cold saw, crusher, diamond blade, diamond tools, disc sander, drill, floor sander, grinding machine, heat gun, impact wrench, jackhammer, jointer, jigsaw, lathe, miter saw, nail gun, needle scaler, torque wrench, powder-actuated tools, power wrench, radial arm saw, random orbital sander, reciprocating saw, rotary reciprocating saw, rotary tool, sabre saw, sander, scroll saw, steel cut off saw, table saw, thickness planer, trimmer, wall chaser, wood router, or flashlight.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a fastening device such as, for example, a forward acting stapler, is provided that includes a manually operable latch in order to store the built up potential energy that results from depressing the handle of the fastening device. Upon actuation of the latch, the plunger within the fastening device is released, thereby converting the stored energy of an internal compression spring into kinetic energy and ejecting a fastener (such as, for example, staples, nails or other types of fasteners) from the staple chamber to fasten an object.