18428272. ELECTRONIC SPINDLE LOCK FOR A POWER TOOL simplified abstract (MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION)

ELECTRONIC SPINDLE LOCK FOR A POWER TOOL

Organization Name

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Gareth Mueckl of Milwaukee WI (US)

Zachary G. Stanke of Wausau WI (US)

Jeremy R. Ebner of East Troy WI (US)

Timothy R. Obermann of Waukesha WI (US)

Ryan B. Jipp of Brookfield WI (US)

ELECTRONIC SPINDLE LOCK FOR A POWER TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18428272 titled 'ELECTRONIC SPINDLE LOCK FOR A POWER TOOL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic spindle lock for a power tool, where a controller can detect rotation of the tool bit and control the motor accordingly.

• Power tool with electronic spindle lock:

   * Housing with bit receiving portion
   * Motor to rotate the bit receiving portion
   * Controller to enter electronic spindle lock mode
   * Detects rotation of the bit in a first direction
   * Controls motor to rotate in a second direction in response

Potential Applications

The electronic spindle lock technology can be applied in various power tools such as drills, routers, and other equipment where precise control of rotation direction is required.

Problems Solved

1. Prevents accidental rotation of the tool bit in the wrong direction. 2. Enhances safety by ensuring proper control over the tool operation.

Benefits

1. Improved precision in tool operation. 2. Enhanced user safety. 3. Efficient use of power tools.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Electronic Spindle Lock Technology in Power Tools: Enhancing Precision and Safety"

Possible Prior Art

There are existing manual spindle locks in power tools, but the electronic spindle lock provides a more automated and precise solution to controlling rotation direction.

How does the electronic spindle lock technology impact the overall performance of the power tool?

The article does not delve into the specific performance enhancements or changes that the electronic spindle lock technology brings to the power tool.

Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to using electronic spindle lock technology in power tools?

The article does not address any possible drawbacks or limitations that may arise from implementing electronic spindle lock technology in power tools.

Original Abstract Submitted

Electronic spindle lock for a power tool. One embodiment provides a power tool including a housing, a bit receiving portion provided on the housing for receiving a power tool bit, a motor within the housing configured to rotate the bit receiving portion, and a controller coupled to the motor. The controller is configured to enter an electronic spindle lock mode, and detect rotation of the bit receiving portion in a first direction. The controller is also configured to control motor to rotate in a second direction in response to detecting rotation of the bit receiving portion in the first direction.