Abstract: A power tool has a housing with at least one aperture in the housing. A gripping member is positioned with respect to the outer surface of the housing such that the gripping member is contacted by a user when the power tool is used. At least one member is coupled with the gripping member. The at least one member extends through the at least one housing aperture to enable the gripping member to be positioned with respect to the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a housing and an open top tray attached thereto is disclosed. The open top tray is oriented generally perpendicular to a handle axis for carrying small magnetic objects therein. Additionally, the tray is provided with a magnetic portion for retaining the small magnetic objects when the handle is inclined from a vertical position. Thus, the present invention allows small magnetic objects such as tool bits, drill bits, and fasteners to be carried on the hand-held power tool for quick and easy access by an operator.

Abstract: A stabilization system, including a drive head, stabilization cap and anchor is provided for boring an anchor into the ground and engaging the stabilization cap with the surface of the ground. The drive head engages the head of the anchor and the stabilization cap. Accordingly, rotation of the drive head results in rotation of the anchor and stabilization cap. It is by rotation that the anchor bores into the ground, the shaft of the anchor is placed at the center of the stabilization cap, and the stabilization cap engages the surface of the ground. After setting the anchor, the stabilization cap opposes lateral movement of the upper end of the anchor.

Abstract: A machine tool, particularly a hand machine tool, including an indexing mechanism which is switchable by an actuating element via at least one coupling element, and including at least one spring element arranged in the flux of force between the actuating element and the coupling element. The spring element in the flux of force from the actuating element in the direction of the coupling element is fixedly connected to a first component in at least two actuating directions, and in the opposite direction of the flux of force, is fixedly connected to a second component at least in the two actuating directions.

Abstract: The invention, relating to an internal, active, compensatory and method and device for the rotational main-shaft of a cutting tool with axial bias-and-swing, mainly applies an active technique to a gas-floating main-shaft to thereby control its bias-and-swing. A sensor at the exterior of the main-shaft directly measures the axial bias-and-swing of the cutting tool. Taking the measured data as feedback signals, the cutting point of the cutting tool is maintained at an axial positioning accuracy that is predetermined. Further, the invention is arranged with an electromagnetic controlling module to the mandrel's tail end at the interior of the main-shaft for taking non-contacting magnetic force to finely tune the axial position of the mandrel, such that an active compensatory function of the axial position of the cutting point of a cutting tool in action is achieved.

Abstract: A motor driven hand tool has a motor housing (6) with a main handle (8) near its rear end and an auxiliary bracket (10) spaced ahead of the main handle. The auxiliary bracket has a storage receptacle (16) for holding a plurality of tool bits. Partial sliding covers (26, 30) close the storage receptacle.

Abstract: A working unit intended to be mounted on a movable machine operated tool support includes a casing which is attached to the tool support and which supports a pneumatic turbine motor with a rotor a shank end mill type machining tool with a cutter portion extending out of the casing and a shank portion rotatively journalled in the casing. The machining tool shank portion is rigidly integrated with a turbine wheel to form the turbine rotor. A flow control valve is arranged to deliver pressure air to the turbine motor. The turbine rotor is provided with a generator device for delivering a speed responsive output voltage to a control unit which is arranged to make the flow control valve adjust the power supply to the rotation motox so as to maintain the rotation speed at a desired predetermined level.

Abstract: A drive apparatus for a drill stem, in particular for de-coking systems, has a feeder (4) connected to a water supply (8) via a first interface (6) and connected to a drill stem (12) via a second interface (10), as well as a drive (14) and a gearbox (16) for rotatably driving said feeder (4) and said drill stem (6), characterized in that said feeder (4) has a first section (20) connected to the water supply (8) and a second section (40) connected to the drill stem (12) and the first (20) and second (40) sections are releasably connected to each other.

Abstract: A longer life, low cost tool and tool holder enabling change of posture with respect to a spindle, having a high machining accuracy of a workpiece, and resistant to generation of vibration or heat, provided with a working tool for processing a workpiece, a motor having an output shaft to which the working tool is connected and rotating the working tool, a first holder for holding the working tool and the motor, a mount attached to the spindle, a generator to which rotational force is transmitted from the spindle through the mount and generating electric power for driving the motor, a second holder for holding the mount rotatably, holding the generator, and engaged with a nonrotating portion of the machine tool, and a posture adjustment mechanism which connects the first holder and the second holder and is able to change the posture of the working tool with respect to the spindle.

Abstract: In a hand-guided percussion drilling machine an arresting coupling non-rotatably coupling a drilling spindle relative to a machine housing is arranged on an intermediate shaft rotatably connected with the drilling spindle and extending parallel to and at a radial distance from the drilling spindle and at a radial distance from the motor shaft, wherein the arresting coupling openings during a torque transmission from a drive motor to a tool holder in one direction and closes during a torque transmission from the tool holder in an opposite direction.

Abstract: An electric hand tool (2) including a gearing component (4) and a motor component (6). A mounting bracket (8) is located between the gearing component (4) and the motor component after final assembly. A gear shaft (20) and an motor shaft (30) are suspended on the mounting bracket (8). The mounting bracket (8) features two mounting bracket components (10, 12; 64, 72), of which the gearing component (4) is allocated to one (10; 72) and the motor component (6) is allocated to the other (12; 64). Both mounting bracket components (10, 12; 64, 72) are linked to each other via a connection (46; 74).

Abstract: An angle drill includes a housing that accommodates a motor. The angle drill also includes a handle that is adapted to be held by an operator during a drilling operation. The handle is coupled to the housing such that the handle can rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A motorized device including a first element, a second element, a third element, a fourth element, and a fifth element, wherein in this device the fifth element is constructed around an elongated piece perforated by an axial channel, which elongated piece is referred to as a sixth element, an axial channel of the sixth element is of an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of the first element such that an entire longitudinal axis of the sixth element is able to be engaged along the first element, at least one of the first element and the sixth element is equipped with a seventh element, the function of the seventh element is to ensure a coupling in rotation of the first and the sixth elements.

Abstract: A tool attachable to a spindle of a machine tool by an automatic tool changer in the same way as an ordinary tool, capable of being driven without connecting with an external power supply etc., and able to rotate at a rotational speed different from than that of the spindle of the machine tool without supply of electric power from the outside, provided with a machining tool for machining a workpiece, a motor connected with the machining tool and rotating the machining tool, and a generator to which rotary force is transmitted from the spindle of the machine tool and generating electric power to drive the motor, the shaft of the motor being arranged in an orientation different from the axial center of the spindle.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming holes in plastic piping primarily intended for use in holing irrigation pipes for drips and sprinklers ranging from holes with diameter of 2-4 mm. The tool comprises of a blade element made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a body and handle made of high strength plastic material, with a lower jaw allowing the holing of pipes ranging from 12-32 mm in diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary tool comprising a shank (1) which can be coupled to a rotary drive and comprises a head piece (3) on the free end thereof which can be detachably connected in a bearing arrangement to a cutting body (21). The cutting edge (23) of the cutting body (21) is arranged at a radial distance from the axis of rotation corresponding to a desired cutting circle diameter.

Abstract: A hand-driven deburring and assembly tool for deburring and assembly of fasteners in a minimal amount of time. The hand-driven deburring and assembly tool includes a housing assembly including a housing having top, bottom, front, back, side walls and an open side; and also includes a drive assembly being mounted to the housing; and further includes assembly and deburring tool support members being mounted to the drive assembly.

Abstract: A tool attachable to a spindle of a machine tool by an automatic tool changer in the same way as an ordinary tool, capable of being driven without connecting with an external power supply etc., and able to rotate at a rotational speed different from that of the spindle of the machine tool without supply of electric power from the outside, provided with a machining tool for machining a workpiece, a motor connected with the machining tool, and a generator to which rotary force is transmitted from the spindle of the machine tool and generating electric power to drive the motor, sealed bearings sealed with a lubricating oil are used for the bearings rotatably supporting a transmitting member for transmitting rotary force of the spindle to the generator and a drive shaft for transmitting rotary force generated by the motor to the machining tool.

Abstract: A servo motor driven tapping unit for in die installation has a tap holder pitch adapter assembly mounted for removal while the unit is in the die to facilitate tap and pitch adapter replacement. In one embodiment, the tap holder pitch adapter assembly extends transversely to the servo motor axis, and is offset in another embodiment.

Abstract: A tapping tool for repairing damaged threads on PVC pipe and PVC pipe fittings (e.g. T-connectors, elbows, etc.) includes an elongate shaft with a handle member fixed to a proximal end and a head fixed to an opposite distal end. A threaded tap formed of hardened steel is positioned and disposed on the head for forced, threaded engagement with the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting. Manual rotation of the handle serves to advance and withdraw the head along the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting as the tap cuts and reshapes damaged threads, thereby restoring the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting to a uniform, functional condition.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a multi-speed transmission and a clutch. The multi-speed transmission and the clutch are coupled to one another via a set of interconnecting tabs that are slidingly engaged to one another and secured with pins to inhibit the withdrawal of the tabs from one another. The clutch may include a clutch member, a unitarily formed clutch plate and a plurality of engagement members. The clutch plate includes an annular plate member and a plurality of leg members that extend generally perpendicularly from the annular plate member and which bias the engagement members into engagement with the clutch member. The clutch member may be coupled to an element of the multi-speed transmission, such as to the ring gear of a planetary gear set, so as to reduce the overall size of the power tool.

Abstract: A milling machine for shaping blanks to create filter lenses for a clip-on accessory whose pair of filter lenses register with a pair of optical lenses in prescription eyeglasses when the accessory is hitched onto the frame of the eyeglasses. The frame of the eyeglasses is composed of two like half sections having a predetermined geometry, an optical lens being mounted in each half-section. The filter lenses in the accessory which are joined by a bridge piece have a geometry matching that of the half-sections of the frame whereby the appearance of the clip-on accessory is compatible with that of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A pneumatic machine tool includes a telescopic spindle having a drive shaft driven in rotation by a pneumatic motor. A hollow shaft is slidingly mounted on the drive shaft. A tool holder is associated with the hollow shaft and is driven in translation by a control device. The control device includes a carriage driven in translation by an endless screw via a nut carried by the carriage. The endless screw is driven in rotation by an electric motor. The character is provided with a force sensor designed to measure the thrust exerted on the tool holder and connected to a central processing unit in which is stored an algorithm for processing the signal delivered by the sensor and for monitoring the advance of the tool carried by the spindle.

Abstract: An in-die tapping unit for a press in which two ball screw mechanisms are driven by closing motion between two housing pieces caused by press actuation. Both ball screw mechanisms rotate a central drive gear which causes rotation and axial advance of a pitch adapter sleeve axially advanced by a threaded engagement with a fixed pitch adapter hub, the movable pitch adapter carrying a tap holder, which rotates and advances a tap inserted therein. A striker pad and acceleration spring reduces the shock loading of the unit when the press engages the upper housing piece.

Abstract: The invention, relating to an internal, active, compensatory and method and device for the rotational main-shaft of a cutting tool with axial bias-and-swing, mainly applies an active technique to a gas-floating main-shaft to thereby control its bias-and-swing. A sensor at the exterior of the main-shaft directly measures the axial bias-and-swing of the cutting tool. Taking the measured data as feedback signals, the cutting point of the cutting tool is maintained at an axial positioning accuracy that is predetermined. Further, the invention is arranged with an electromagnetic controlling module to the mandrel's tail end at the interior of the main-shaft for taking non-contacting magnetic force to finely tune the axial position of the mandrel, such that an active compensatory function of the axial position of the cutting point of a cutting tool in action is achieved.

Abstract: This invention relates to stepless speed change bench drill, comprising a pedestal, a vertical post mounted on the pedestal, a worktable and a cabinet mounted on the vertical post, a driving shaft and a main shaft mounted on the upper portion of the cabinet, a motor for transmitting power to the driving shaft, a motor movable wheel and a motor stationary wheel mounted on the driving shaft, and a main shaft movable wheel and a main shaft stationary wheel mounted on the main shaft, a speed regulation shaft provided with a threaded section and mounted between the driving shaft and the main shaft, the threaded section is engaged with a threaded hole formed on a bearing block, the bearing block is simultaneously mounted on the main shaft, the speed regulation shaft is rotated by a speed regulation hand wheel.

Abstract: A tapping tool for repairing damaged threads on PVC pipe and PVC pipe fittings (e.g. T-connectors, elbows, etc.) includes an elongate shaft with a handle member fixed to a proximal end and a head fixed to an opposite distal end. A threaded tap formed of hardened steel is positioned and disposed on the head for forced, threaded engagement with the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting. Manual rotation of the handle serves to advance and withdraw the head along the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting as the tap cuts and reshapes damaged threads, thereby restoring the threads of the PVC pipe or fitting to a uniform, functional condition.

Abstract: An in-die tapping unit for a press in which two ball screw mechanisms are driven by closing motion between two housing pieces caused by press actuation. Both ball screw mechanisms rotate a central drive gear which causes rotation and axial advance of a pitch adapter sleeve axially advanced by a threaded engagement with a fixed pitch adapter hub, the movable pitch adapter carrying a tap holder, which rotates and advances a tap inserted therein. A striker pad and acceleration spring reduces the shock loading of the unit when the press engages the upper housing piece.

Abstract: A turret hand drill (10) features a turret (22) mounted on the drill for swivel motion about a pivot axis (5) angularly spaced from the tool drive axis (3) of the drill between a pair of opposite index positions. The turret (22) includes a pair of chuck assemblies (26A,26B) arranged symmetrically about and coplanar with the pivot axis (5) of the turret (22) for selective positioning in alignment with the drill tool drive axis (3), with the idle chuck assembly extending downward out of the way. A spring biased clutch mechanism (70) allows for disengagement of a chuck shaft (30) from a drive shaft (20) of the drill by pulling on the chuck (28) to switch between chuck assemblies (26A,26B). A frusto-conical ramp (90 or 94) is engaged by a chuck half (72) of the clutch mechanism as the turret is swiveled to gradually retract the chuck half (72) against the spring bias so that the chuck half is automatically urged into operative engagement with a drive half (74) of the clutch mechanism upon alignment therewith.

Abstract: An angle drill includes a housing that accommodates a motor. The angle drill also includes a handle that is adapted to be held by an operator during a drilling operation. The handle is coupled to the housing such that the handle can rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A power hand drill outer shell arrangement includes a cover shell, the cover shell having equiangularly spaced peripheral lugs and an integrated switch seat holding a transmission gear box control switch; and a housing abutted against the cover shell, the housing having axially extended mounting holes respectively fastened to the peripheral lugs of the cover shell, and a front opening, which receives the switch seat.

Abstract: A power hand drill includes a motor housing, a coupling block, a torque adjustment ring, and a chuck and driving shaft unit, the driving shaft of the chuck and driving shaft unit having a rear extension coupling rod inserted through the coupling block and coupled to the power output end of the motor in the motor housing, the coupling block having a mounting hole into which a holding down screw is threaded to force a steel ball into engagement with an annular groove around the periphery of the rear extension rod of the driving shaft to prohibit the driving shaft from axial movement relative to the coupling block.

Abstract: In a motor-driven tool, a carbon brush part 8 is arranged between a suction port 6 and a commutator 11 of the motor and includes a cylindrical side wall 8a. The cylindrical side wall 8a located on an outer periphery of the commutator 11 is provided with a tapered portion 8b which grows wider toward the commutator 11 and grows narrower toward a coil end 10 of the armature. Between the carbon brush part 8 and the coil end 10, there is provided a heat radiating plate 4 made of metal and adapted to be engaged with the carbon brush part 8.

Abstract: A drive shaft locking mechanism including a locking structure in the form of a gear which is secured to an input shaft of a rotary tool, a retractable interlocking mechanism which selectively couples to the locking structure, and a directional control mechanism coupled to the interlocking mechanism, controlling its movement. The locking structure comprises at least one engageable surface and a means for securing the locking structure to the input shaft. The interlocking mechanism includes a locking element slidably disposed within a tubular channel and selectively extensible therefrom at the urging of the directional control mechanism, to engage the locking structure along an engageable surface.

Abstract: A tool-driving device (1), which is particularly provided for machine tools, has an internal drive (9), which serves to drive a tool. Also provided is a control device (36), which detects the movement of the tool-driving device (1) and correspondingly controls its drive (9). The tool-driving device (1) can thus be controlled independently of the other tool-machine controls.

Abstract: A drill (10) has a housing (12) with a motor (14) which includes an output pinion (104) which defines an axis (102). A power source (16) is coupled with the motor (14). An activation device (44) energizes and deenergizes the motor (14). As the motor (14) is activated, an output (18), which is coupled with the motor (14) is driven. The output (18) defines an output axis (156) which is substantially perpendicular to the motor axis (102). A transmission (20) is coupled between the motor (14) and the output (18). The transmission (20) changes speed and torque of the output (18) between at least two different settings.

Abstract: A power hand tool (10) comprising a body (100), an electric motor (M), an output driving shaft (150) rotatable by the motor (M), a holder (160) for holding a cutting bit and rotatable by the shaft (150) for in turn rotating the cutting bit for cutting, an electrical switch (130) provided on the body (100) proper for controlling the operation of the motor (M), and a detachable handle (200). The handle (200) has a first, fixed end (220) releasably connected to the body (100) a middle section extending to form a relatively large gap with the body (100) sufficiently wide to allow the handle (200) to be gripped by a hand, and a second, free end (210) The free end (210) extends to approach a region (106) on the surface of the body (100) adjacent and reaching short of the switch (130) and forms a relatively small gap (108) with the region (106) sufficiently narrow to retain the hand gripping the handle (200).

Abstract: A portable boring/facing machine having a rotatable boring bar on which is supported a cutting head assembly that is adapted to be axially translated by a lead screw drive powered by an AC variable speed servo motor is provided with mounting brackets attachable to the work piece that incorporate a swivel mechanism for facilitating alignment of the boring bar with the centerline of the work piece.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool, such as a spiral cutting tool, with improved operator control and visibility. The power tool includes a motor contained in a motor housing. The motor may be a variable speed motor controlled by a speed control user interface mounted on the housing. Each time a speed control button is actuated, the motor speed is changed. A display provides the operator of the tool with an indication of the motor speed selected. A detachable handle is provided with a moveable mechanism for easily, quickly, and securely attaching the handle to the housing and removing the handle therefrom with one hand. The detachable handle may include one or more storage compartments formed therein. The detachable handle includes a trigger switch mounted therein for operating the cutting tool motor. The trigger switch is mounted in the detachable handle in a position such that the switch is operated by the little finger and ring finger of an operator's hand.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a housing and an open top tray attached thereto is disclosed. The open top tray is oriented generally perpendicular to a handle axis for carrying small magnetic objects therein. Additionally, the tray is provided with a magnetic portion for retaining the small magnetic objects when the handle is inclined from a vertical position. Thus, the present invention allows small magnetic objects such as tool bits, drill bits, and fasteners to be carried on the hand-held power tool for quick and easy access by an operator.

Abstract: In a tapping unit according to the invention, the tap is held in a tap-carrier which is screwed into a pattern retained and fixed against rotation in a casing. The tap, the tap-carrier and the pattern form a subassembly mobile with limited amplitude in axial translation and radial displacement inside the casing, so that the tap can follow unwanted movements of the part being tapped.

Abstract: The drilling attachment has a drill mounted to revolve about a generally horizontal axis. A working surface on which a piece of stock is placed is mounted on a carriage which slides horizontally toward and away from the drill. The drill is mounted in a gear box which slides vertically on a pair of guide shafts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high speed-perforating apparatus 1 comprising a rotor 17 into and through which a cylindrical rotary shaft 11 is integrally inserted, a stator 18 disposed around the outer periphery of the rotor 17 and a core bit 13 which is directly connected to the head end portion of the rotary shaft. A bit 15 having an outer diameter of up to 40 mm and a cutting edge thickness of less than 2 mm is used for the core bit 13. Perforation is carried out by the core bit 13 which is rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm or more by a direct motor 2 comprising the rotor 17 and the stator 18. A perforating time can be greatly shortened by rotating the core bit at high speed.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a housing and a removably attachable portion. The removably attachable portion, which comprises an object sensor to detect studs hidden behind walls, electrical lines, and other materials, is readily accessible to tradesmen. A level may also be included on the removably attachable portion.

Abstract: An electrical hand operated tool driving device (1) for at least partially rotationally driving a tool has a tool chuck (3), at the front end of a housing (2) along with an operating handle (4) for an operator's hand (11), with the handle located adjacent to the tool chuck. A bearing surface (8), for supporting the electrical hand operated tool driving device (1) on the forearm associated with the operator's hand (11), is positioned in the rear end region of the housing (2) spaced from the tool chuck (3).

Abstract: This pneumatic machine tool includes a driving shaft (14) driven in rotation by pneumatic drive means (12), a driven tool-carrier shaft (16), a gear mechanism (18) disposed between the driving shaft and the driven shaft to drive the latter, a set of sensors (22) for measuring operating parameters of the machine tool, and a central control unit (20) in which are stored algorithms for controlling machining as a function of data received from the sensors, the gear mechanism including means (24, 26, 28, 30) for changing the gear ratio. The gear mechanism includes primary and secondary sets (24, 26) of toothed wheels with different demultiplication ratios, each adapted to rotate freely relative to the driving shaft (14). The speed changing means include a positive clutch (28) constrained to rotate with the driving shaft (14) and axially mobile relative thereto between two end positions in which the positive clutch (28) is engaged with respective sets of toothed wheels (24, 26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-speed rotary machine having a main body, a driving device, a locking device, an illuminating device, two tool accommodation members and a number of tools. The driving device contains a through insertion hole which is aligned with two holes at the left and right body portions of the main body for the crank to insert into either side according to the user's habit or the convenience of the work. The main body includes at the top of the inner side of the holding part thereof a press button used for blocking the locking device in order to increase the torsion value of the applied force.

Abstract: A power hand drill has a subsurface object locator for detecting the presence of an object beneath a surface being probed with the locator. The drill has a housing with a flat accessory mounting surface having a pair of attachment tabs. The locator has a locator housing with a flat base and a pair of key hole slots engaged with the tabs for detachably mounting the locator housing to the accessory mounting surface of the drill housing. The locator includes sensing circuitry contained within the locator housing for detecting subsurface objects and has an object indicator mounted to the locator housing and connected to the sensing circuitry for indicating the presence of a subsurface object. A contoured surface on the locator housing provides a handrest for gripping when operating the drill.

Abstract: A power drill housing and chuck rotation indicator arrangement in which the power drill housing is formed of two symmetrical shells abutted against each other, the shells each having a front end terminating in a chuck guard defining a respective semi-circular mouth adapted to receive the chuck assembly of the power drill, keeping the chuck assembly protected within the chuck guards.

Abstract: A hand-guided drilling machine or percussion drilling machine has a machine housing, a drilling spindle, a drive motor for rotatably driving the drilling spindle, a tool holderformed as a drilling chuck and screwed with the drilling spindle through a thread, the drilling spindle during exchanging a tool or exchanging the tool holder receiving a releasing or tightening moment, an arresting device non-rotatably coupling the drilling spindle relative to the machine housing, an intermediate shaft non-rotatably connected with the drilling spindle, a component connected with the machine housing, the arresting device being arranged between one element selected from the group consisting of the drilling spindle and the intermediate shaft and another element selected from the group consisting of the machine housing and the component, the arresting device automatically opening during a torque transmission from the drive motor to the tool and automatically closing during the torque transmission from the tool holder in an