Global Patent Index - EP 0890420 A1

EP 0890420 A1 19990113 - Shaft lock and on/off switch arrangement for a rotary power tool

Title (en)

Shaft lock and on/off switch arrangement for a rotary power tool

Title (de)

Wellenblockiereinrichtung und Ein/Ausschalter für ein kraftbetriebenes Werkzeug mit Drehantrieb

Title (fr)

Dispositif de blocage de la broche et interrupteur marche/arrêt combinés pour un outil rotatif motorisé

Publication

EP 0890420 A1 19990113 (EN)

Application

EP 98304909 A 19980623

Priority

GB 9714258 A 19970708

Abstract (en)

A rotary tool (10) of the type which comprises an electric motor (4), which is connected to an output shaft (6) for mounting a variety of interchangeable working tools, is provided with an on/off switch 44 for controlling the supply of electrical energy to the motor (4), and a shaft lock (38) for securing an output shaft (6) against rotation. The on/off switch 44 is provided with means (46,50) for preventing activation of the shaft lock (38) while the on/off switch (44) is in the on position. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B25F 5/00; B24B 23/02

IPC 8 full level

B24B 23/02 (2006.01); B25F 5/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B24B 23/022 (2013.01); B25B 21/00 (2013.01); B25F 5/001 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0890420 A1 19990113; CN 1071176 C 20010919; CN 1204567 A 19990113; GB 2327054 A 19990113; GB 9714258 D0 19970910

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98304909 A 19980623; CN 98103276 A 19980708; GB 9714258 A 19970708