18406850. IMPACT WRENCH AND POWER TOOL simplified abstract (Makita Corporation)

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IMPACT WRENCH AND POWER TOOL

Organization Name

Makita Corporation

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Kamiya of Anjo-shi (JP)

Yumiko Noda of Anjo-shi (JP)

Kazunori Kinoshita of Anjo-shi (JP)

IMPACT WRENCH AND POWER TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18406850 titled 'IMPACT WRENCH AND POWER TOOL

The abstract describes an impact wrench with various components such as an anvil, hammer, brushless motor, controller, case, rod, head, battery mount, forward-reverse switch, panel, and grip.

  • An impact wrench with an anvil for attaching a socket, a hammer to strike the anvil, and a brushless motor controlled by a controller.
  • The wrench includes a case to house the hammer, a rod supporting the head with a battery mount, a forward-reverse switch, and a panel for the controller.
  • A grip extends from the head and includes a trigger switch for operation.

Potential Applications: - Automotive repair and maintenance - Construction and assembly work - Industrial manufacturing processes

Problems Solved: - Increased efficiency in fastening and loosening bolts and nuts - Reduced manual effort and time required for tasks - Enhanced precision and control in various applications

Benefits: - Improved productivity and workflow in various industries - Reduced strain on users during repetitive tasks - Versatile tool for a wide range of applications

Commercial Applications: Impact wrenches can be used in automotive repair shops, construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and other industries where fastening and loosening tasks are common. The technology can improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity in these settings.

Questions about Impact Wrenches: 1. How does the brushless motor in the impact wrench improve performance compared to traditional motors? 2. What safety features are included in the design of the impact wrench to prevent accidents during operation?


Original Abstract Submitted

An impact wrench includes an anvil to which a socket is attachable, a hammer located above the anvil to strike the anvil in a rotation direction, a brushless motor located above the hammer and including a rotor and a stator, a controller that controls rotation of the brushless motor, a case accommodating the hammer, a rod located above the case, a head located above the rod, accommodating the controller, and including a battery mount to which a battery pack is attachable, a forward-reverse switch, and a panel elongated in a lateral direction, and a grip extending from the head in the lateral direction and including a trigger switch.