EP3572190B1 - Multispeed power tool - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to tool according to the preamble of claim 1.
- EP2551064 discloses a power which has all the features of the precharacterizing portion of claim 1.
- the present invention provides a power tool according to claim 1, with a housing assembly and a transmission assembly.
- the housing assembly defines a handle.
- the transmission assembly is received in the housing assembly and includes a reduction gearset and a speed selector mechanism.
- the reduction gearset has a plurality of planetary stages.
- the speed selector mechanism has a movable member, an actuator and a shifter assembly.
- the movable member is movable parallel to a longitudinal axis of the transmission assembly between a first position, in which the movable member is non-rotatably coupled to the housing assembly, and a second position in which the movable member is coupled to a planet carrier of the reduction gearset for common rotation.
- the actuator includes a yoke, which is pivotally coupled to the housing assembly, and a follower that is coupled to the yoke.
- the follower engages the movable member so as to be axially movable with the follower.
- the shifter assembly has a selector switch, a switch fork, and a pair of biasing springs.
- the selector switch is slidably mounted to the housing assembly and movable between a first switch position and a second switch position.
- the switch fork is slidably coupled to the selector switch and receives the yoke.
- the biasing springs cooperate to bias the switch fork relative to the selector switch into a neutral position.
- the present disclosure also provides a tool that includes a housing assembly and a transmission assembly.
- the housing assembly defines a handle and includes a gearcase.
- the transmission assembly is wholly received in the gearcase and has a reduction gearset and a thrust washer.
- the reduction gearset has a movable member that is selectively movable between a first position, in which the transmission assembly operates in a first overall gear ratio, and a second position in which the transmission assembly operates in a second overall gear ratio.
- the housing assembly further includes a ring structure that is non-rotatably coupled to the gearcase.
- the ring structure has a plurality of teeth and a plurality of bosses that are received in longitudinal grooves formed in the gearcase.
- the movable member has locking teeth that engage the teeth of the ring structure when the movable member is in the second position.
- the present disclosure also provides a tool that includes a housing assembly, which defines a handle, and a transmission assembly that is received in the housing assembly.
- the transmission assembly has a reduction gearset and a thrust washer.
- the reduction gearset has a first ring gear and is selectively operable in a first overall gear ratio and a second overall gear ratio.
- the thrust washer limits axial movement of the first ring gear in a predetermined direction.
- a movable member in the transmission assembly non-rotatably engages the thrust washer when the transmission assembly is operated in the first overall gear ratio.
- the tool 10 which is not according to the invention, can include a housing assembly 12, a motor assembly 14, a trigger assembly 16, a transmission assembly 18, a clutch assembly 20 and an output spindle 22.
- the housing assembly 12 can comprise a pair of handle housing shells 30 and a gear case 32 that can be removably coupled to the handle housing shells 30 via a plurality of threaded fasteners (not shown).
- the handle housing shells 30 can cooperate to define a handle 36, a trigger mount 38, and a cavity 40 into which the motor assembly 14 can be received.
- the gear case 32 can form at least a portion of an exterior of the tool 10 and can include a first wall 46, a shoulder wall 48 and a second wall 50.
- the first wall 46 can be a generally tubular structure that can have a shifter mount 52 and a pair of guide channels 54 (see Figure 4 - only one shown).
- the shifter mount 52 can define a shifter tongue 56, which can extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the gear case 32 and can be received into a slot (not shown) formed in the handle housing shells 30 ( Fig.
- the guide channels 54 can be positioned on the interior surface 64 of the first wall 46 generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gear case 32 and generally perpendicular to the shifter aperture 58 so that the shifter aperture 58 is disposed between the guide channels 54.
- the shoulder wall 48 can be an annular structure that can couple the first and second walls 46 and 50 to one another. In the example provided, the shoulder wall 48 extends radially outward from the second wall 50 to the first wall 46.
- the shoulder wall 48 can define a set of clutch element apertures 70, a central bore 72 and a plurality of locking lugs 74.
- the clutch element apertures 70 can be disposed radially outwardly of the second wall 50 and can extend through the shoulder wall 48 so as to terminate within the interior of the first wall 46.
- the locking lugs 74 can be formed on an axial end of the shoulder wall 48 so as to face the interior volume defined by the first wall 46.
- the second locking lugs 74 can be disposed radially between the central bore 72 and the clutch element apertures 70.
- the second wall 50 can be a generally tubular structure that can extend axially from the shoulder wall 48 on a side opposite the first wall 46.
- the second wall 50 can have an externally threaded portion 80, a keyway 82, a retaining ring groove 86 and a key 88.
- the keyway 82 can be disposed on the exterior of the second wall 50 and can extend longitudinally through the threaded portion 80.
- the retaining ring groove 86 can be formed in the exterior of the second wall 50 on an end of the second wall 50 opposite the shoulder wall 48.
- the key 88 can be formed on the interior of the second wall 50 and can extend in a longitudinal direction that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gear case 32.
- the motor assembly 14 and the trigger assembly 16 can be conventional in their construction and operation.
- the motor assembly 14 can include an output shaft 92 that can provide a rotary input (torque) to the transmission assembly 18, while the trigger assembly 16 can be mounted to the trigger mount 38 and employed to selectively couple the motor assembly 14 to a source of electrical power, such as a battery pack 94.
- the trigger assembly 16 includes a trigger 96, a trigger switch 98, and a reversible variable speed controller 100, but it will be appreciated that various other types of trigger assemblies could be substituted for the particular trigger assembly that is shown in the drawings and described herein.
- the transmission assembly 18 can be configured to transmit rotary power between the motor assembly 14 and the output spindle 22 and can comprise a transmission sleeve 104, a reduction gearset 106 and a speed selector mechanism 108.
- the transmission sleeve 104 can be a tubular structure that can be formed of a suitable material, such as plastic, and can be axially and non-rotatably coupled to the gear case 32 in any desired manner.
- both the first wall 46 of the gear case 32 and the transmission sleeve 104 have a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart bosses 112 and 114, respectively, that axially abut one another.
- the bosses 114 on the transmission sleeve 104 can be matingly received in corresponding longitudinally extending grooves 116 formed on the interior surface of the first wall 46 such that receipt of the bosses 114 in the grooves 116 inhibits rotation of the transmission sleeve 104 relative to the gear case 32. Additionally or alternatively, fasteners can be employed to non-rotatably couple and optionally fixedly couple the transmission sleeve 104 to the first wall 46.
- the fasteners comprise threaded fasteners 118 that extend through the bosses 114 in the transmission sleeve 104 and threadably engage the bosses 112 in the first wall 46, but it will be appreciated that various other types of fasteners, including rivets or pins, could be employed to fixedly couple the transmission sleeve 104 to the first wall 46.
- the transmission sleeve 104 can include a first sleeve portion 122 and a second sleeve portion 124.
- the first sleeve portion 122 which can be disposed adjacent the motor assembly 14, can be formed with a non-circular lateral cross-sectional shape, such as a toothed shape, and can be somewhat larger in diameter than the second sleeve portion 124.
- a plurality of teeth 128 formed on an interior cylindrical surface of the second sleeve portion 124 on an axial end thereof opposite the end to which the first sleeve portion 122 abuts.
- the reduction gearset 106 can be a multi-speed gearset and in the particular example provided, comprises a three-stage, two-speed planetary transmission having a first stage 130, a second stage 132 and a third stage 134.
- the first and second stages 130 and 132 can be disposed in the transmission sleeve 104, while the third stage 134 can be disposed in the gear case 32.
- the first stage 130 can comprise a first sun gear 140, which can be coupled to the output shaft 92 of the motor assembly 14 for rotation therewith, a first planet carrier 142, a plurality of first planet gears 144 and a first ring gear 146.
- the first planet carrier 142 can comprise a first carrier body 148 and a plurality of first pins 150 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from the first carrier body 148.
- the first carrier body 148 comprises a plurality of first locking teeth 152 that can be disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the first carrier body 148.
- Each of the first planet gears 144 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of the first pins 150 and can have teeth that are meshingly engaged with teeth of the first sun gear 140 and teeth of the first ring gear 146.
- the first ring gear 146 can be non-rotatably coupled to the transmission sleeve 104.
- the first ring gear 146 has a lateral cross-sectional shape that is complementary to the lateral cross-sectional shape of the first sleeve portion 122 so that the first ring gear 146 is non-rotatably coupled to the transmission sleeve 104 when it is inserted into the first sleeve portion 122.
- a first thrust washer 156 can be received into the first sleeve portion 122 on a side of the first ring gear 146 opposite to the second sleeve portion 124 to limit movement of the first ring gear 146 in an axial direction away from the second sleeve portion 124.
- the second stage 132 can comprise a second sun gear 160, a second planet carrier 162, a plurality of second planet gears 164 and a second ring gear 166.
- the second sun gear 160 can be coupled to the first carrier body 148 for rotation therewith.
- the first carrier body 148 and the second sun gear 160 are integrally and unitarily formed in a suitable manner, such as compressed and sintered powdered metal.
- a pilot aperture 168 can be formed into the first carrier body 148 and/or the second sun gear 160 and can receive an end of the output shaft 92 of the motor assembly 14.
- the second planet carrier 162 can comprise a second carrier body 170 and a plurality of second pins 172 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from the second carrier body 170.
- Each of the second planet gears 164 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of the second pins 172 and can have teeth 174 that are meshingly engaged with teeth of the second sun gear 160 and internal teeth 176 of the second ring gear 166.
- the second ring gear 166 can be received concentrically about the second planet gears 164.
- the third stage 134 can include a third sun gear 180, a third planet carrier 182, a plurality of third planet gears 184 and a third ring gear 186.
- the third sun gear 180 can be coupled to the second carrier body 170 for rotation therewith.
- the second carrier body 170 and the third sun gear 180 are integrally and unitarily formed in a suitable manner, such as compressed and sintered powdered metal.
- a pilot pin 188 can extend from the second sun gear 160 and can be received into a bore 190 formed into the second carrier body 170 and/or the third sun gear 180.
- the third planet carrier 182 can comprise a third carrier body 192 and a plurality of third pins 194 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from the third carrier body 192.
- Each of the third planet gears 184 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of the third pins 194 and can have teeth that are meshingly engaged with teeth of the third sun gear 180 and internal teeth of the third ring gear 186.
- the third ring gear 186 can be received concentrically about the third planet gears 184 and can be rotatably disposed within the first wall 46.
- a second thrust washer 198 can be disposed axially between the transmission sleeve 104 and the gear case 32 and can limit axial movement of the second planet carrier 162 in a direction away from the motor assembly 14, as well as limit axial movement of the third ring gear 186 toward the motor assembly 14.
- the output spindle 22 can be drivingly coupled to the third planet carrier 182 in any desired manner, such as directly coupled to the third carrier body 192.
- a conventional spindle lock assembly 200 is employed to drivingly couple the third planet carrier 182 to the output spindle 22 in a manner that permits the third planet carrier 182 to drive the output spindle 22 (in either rotational direction) but which inhibits the transmission of rotary power from the output spindle 22 to the third planet carrier 182 so that the output spindle 22 cannot be rotated to back-drive the reduction gearset 106.
- the spindle lock assembly 200 is conventional in its configuration and operation, a detailed discussion of the spindle lock assembly 200 need not be provided herein.
- the spindle lock assembly 200 comprises an anvil 204, a plurality of pins (not shown) and a ring structure 208, which is non-rotatably coupled to the housing assembly 12.
- the pins are disposed radially between the anvil 204 and the ring structure 208 and circumferentially between lugs (not shown) that extend axially from the third carrier body 192.
- Rotation of the third planet carrier 182 that would tend to drive the output spindle 22 causes corresponding rotation of the pins with the anvil 204 within the ring structure 208, while rotation of the output spindle 22 that would tend to drive the third planet carrier 182 causes rotation of the anvil 204 in a manner that urges the pins radially outwardly such that the pins wedge between the ring structure 208 and the anvil 204 to thereby lock the output spindle 22 to the housing assembly 12.
- the ring structure 208 is coupled to the housing assembly 12 in a novel manner. More specifically, the ring structure 208 comprises a ring body 220 with a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart teeth 222 that are meshingly engaged with the locking lugs 74 formed on the shoulder wall 48 of the gear case 32.
- Bearings 230 can be received between the second wall 50 of the gear case 32 and the output spindle 22 and can support the output spindle 22 for rotation relative to the gear case 32.
- the speed selector mechanism 108 can comprise a movable member 240, an actuator 242 and a shifter assembly 244.
- the movable member 240 can be axially movable between a first position and a second position to cause the reduction gearset 106 to operate in a first overall gear ratio and a second overall gear ratio, respectively.
- the movable member 240 is the second ring gear 166 and is slidably disposed in the second sleeve portion 124 of the transmission sleeve 104 so as to be movable between the first position and the second position.
- the internal teeth 176 of the second ring gear 166 are decoupled from the first locking teeth 152 on the first carrier body 148 when the movable member 240 is in the first position, and that the second locking teeth 248 on the movable member 240 are decoupled from the teeth 128 on the second sleeve portion 124 when the movable member 240 is in the second position.
- the actuator 242 can comprise a yoke 260 and a follower 262.
- the yoke 260 can have an input tab 270, a pair of pivot mounts 272 and a pair of follower mounts 274.
- the yoke 260 can be received over the transmission sleeve 104 such that the input tab 270 is disposed vertically in-line with the shifter aperture 58.
- the pivot mounts 272 pivotally couple the yoke 260 to the transmission sleeve 104 and can be positioned at a desired point between the input tab 270 and the follower mounts 274 so as to provide a desired ratio of movement between the input tab 270 and the follower mounts 274.
- the pivot mounts 272 are positioned so that the follower mounts 274 move in an axial direction (parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gear case 32) by an amount that is about equal to the amount in which the input tab 270 is moved.
- Each of the follower mounts 274 can comprise a slotted aperture 280 that can extend radially toward a point about which an associated one of the pivot mounts 272 pivotally couples the yoke 260 to the transmission sleeve 104.
- the follower 262 can be configured to transmit movement of the follower mounts 274 in an axial direction to the movable member 240.
- the follower 262 has follower body 290 and a pair of ears 292.
- the follower body 290 can be formed of wire in a generally half-moon shape and can be received in a circumferentially extending groove 294 formed about the movable member 240. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the follower body 290 is received within the first wall 46 of the gear case 32.
- the ears 292 can extend radially outwardly from the follower body 290 through longitudinal slots 298 in the first wall 46 and can be received into the slotted apertures 280 in the follower mounts 274. It will be appreciated that the yoke 260 can be pivoted about the pivot mounts 272 to axially move the follower 262 so that the movable member 240 may be translated between the first and second positions. Portions of the ears 292 that extend radially outwardly of the yoke 260 can be received in the guide channels 54.
- the shifter assembly 244 can comprise a selector switch 300, one or more detent springs 302 ( Fig. 9 ), a switch fork 304 and first and second biasing springs 306 and 308.
- the selector switch 300 can be received in the shifter aperture 58 and can be configured to receive a manual switching input from a user of the tool 10.
- the selector switch 300 can comprise a switch member 312 and a wire form 314 that can be mounted to the switch member 312.
- the switch member 312 can define a pair of first rails 320, which can be oriented generally parallel to a direction in which the switch member 312 is translated relative to the housing assembly 12, a cross-member 322 and a pair of second rails 324.
- Each of the second rails 324 can be oriented relative to an associated one of the first rails 320 such that were the first rails 320 (extended) to intersect the second rails 324, they would create an outboard interior angle 326 that is less than about forty-five degrees.
- the wire form 314 can include a first bar member 330, a pair of second bar members 332 and a pair of detent members 334.
- the first bar member 330 can abut the cross-member 322, while each of the second bar members 332 can be abutted against an associated one of the first rails 320.
- Locking tabs 338 or other features can be employed to aid in fixing the second bar members 332 to the switch member 312.
- Each of the detent members 334 can be formed as a leaf spring that is connected to an end of a corresponding one of the second bar members 332 on a side opposite the first bar member 330.
- the detent members 334 are configured to compress inwardly when the switch member 312 is moved between various switch positions such that the distal ends 342 of the detent members 334 follow their associated second rail 324 to thereby axially extend the detent members 334 while reducing the extent to which they extend laterally outwardly from the switch member 312.
- the detent springs 302 can be leaf springs that can be mounted to the detent mount 60 on the gear case 32.
- the detent springs 302 can be contoured to receive the detent members 334 of the wire form 314 so as to permit the selector switch 300 to be selectively positioned in a first switch position and a second switch position.
- the switch fork 304 can be slidably mounted on the switch member 312 between a pair of fork rails 350 and can receive the input tab 270 on the yoke 260.
- the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can be positioned on opposite sides of the switch fork 304 and can abut opposite ends of the switch member 312. The first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can cooperate to bias the switch fork 304 into a neutral position.
- Spring guides 354 can be integrated into the switch fork 304 or the switch member 312 to guide the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308.
- the switch member 312 is formed in two pieces (i.e., an upper switch member 360 and a lower switch member 362).
- the upper switch member 360 can include the first and second rails 320 and 324, while the lower switch member 362 can include the cross-member 322 and the fork rails 350.
- the wire form 314 can be mounted to the upper switch member 360 such that the second bar members 332 abut the first rails 320 and the detent members 334 abut the second rails 324.
- the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can be assembled to the switch fork 304 and that assembly can be dropped into the lower switch member 362 such that the switch fork 304 is received between the fork rails 350.
- an upper side of the switch fork 304 is sized such that the switch fork 304 cannot drop completely through the fork rails 350.
- the upper and lower switch members 360 and 362 can be fixedly coupled to one another by any desired means to thereby capture the switch fork 304 and the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 therebetween.
- the switch member 312 can be axially translated from the first switch position to the second switch position to rotate the yoke 260 about the pivot mount 272 to thereby translate the follower 262 to cause the movable member 240 to move from the first position to the second position.
- the switch member 312 may be positioned in the second switch position without fully translating the switch fork 304 such that the second biasing spring 308 is compressed.
- the switch member 312 can also be axially translated from the second switch position to the first switch position to rotate the yoke about the pivot mount 272 to thereby translate the follower 262 to cause the movable member 240 to move from the second position to the first position. Should the second locking teeth 248 on the movable member 240 not be aligned to the teeth 128 on the second sleeve portion 124, the switch member 312 may be positioned in the first switch position without fully translating the switch fork 304 such that the first biasing spring 306 is compressed.
- the clutch assembly 20 can comprise a clutch profile 390, a plurality of clutch elements 392, a first thrust plate 394, a plurality of clutch springs 396, a spring follower 398, an adjustment nut 400, an adjustment collar 402, a second thrust plate 404 and a retaining ring 406.
- the clutch profile 390 can be fixedly coupled to (e.g., unitarily formed with) the third ring gear 186.
- the clutch elements 392 can be received through the clutch element apertures 70 in the shoulder wall 48 in the gear case 32 and can engage the clutch profile 390.
- the clutch elements 392 are single spherical balls, but it will be appreciated that other forms of clutch elements, including pins or stacked spherical balls, may be employed in the alternative.
- the first thrust plate 394 can be a washer that can be received over the clutch elements 392 on a side opposite the clutch profile 390.
- the clutch springs 396 can be helical compression springs that can be spaced circumferentially about the second wall 50 of the gear case 32.
- the spring follower 398 which can be slidably mounted on the second wall 50 of the gear case 32, can engage the keyway 82 ( Fig. 4 ) in the second wall 50 to thereby inhibit relative rotation between the spring follower 398 and the gear case 32.
- a first end of the clutch springs 396 can be abutted against the first thrust plate 394 and a second, opposite end of the clutch springs 396 can be received into the spring follower 398.
- the adjustment nut 400 can be threadably engaged to the threaded portion 80 of the second wall 50 and can be employed to translate the spring follower 398 against the bias of the clutch springs 396 to thereby adjust a clutch spring force exerted against the clutch elements 392.
- the adjustment collar 402 can be non-rotatably but axially slidably mounted to the adjustment nut 400 in a conventional manner that permits a user to rotate the adjustment collar 402 (to thereby rotate the adjustment nut 400) without causing corresponding translation of the adjustment collar 402.
- the retaining ring 406 can be received in the retaining ring groove 86 and the second thrust plate 404 can be disposed on the second wall 50 axially between the retaining ring 406 and the adjustment collar 402 to thereby limit axial movement of the adjustment collar 402 relative to the gear case 32.
- the gear case 32 provides support for the transmission assembly 18, as well as and the output spindle 22 and the clutch assembly 20.
- the second stage 132 can be configured such that it has an overall diameter or size that is smaller than the diameter or sizes of the first and third stages 130 and 134, which can permit the speed selector mechanism 108 to be integrated into the tool 10 in a nesting manner to thereby reduce the overall height of the tool 10.
- the gear case 32a can be constructed so as to receive the reduction gearset 106 ( Fig. 2 ) in its entirety as shown in Figures 10 and 11 .
- the teeth 128a are formed on a ring-shaped structure 500 that is non-rotatably coupled to the first wall 46a of the gear case 32a.
- both the first wall 46a of the gear case 32a and the ring-shaped structure 500 have a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart bosses 502 and 504, respectively, that axially abut one another.
- the bosses 504 on the ring shaped structure 500 can be matingly received in corresponding longitudinally extending grooves 506 formed on the interior surface of the first wall 46a such that receipt of the bosses 504 in the grooves 506 inhibits rotation of the ring shaped structure 500 relative to the gear case 32a. Additionally or alternatively, fasteners can be employed to non-rotatably couple and optionally fixedly couple the ring shaped structure 500 to the first wall 46a.
- the fasteners comprise threaded fasteners 510 that extend through the bosses 504 in the ring shaped structure 500 and threadably engage the bosses 502 in the first wall 46a, but it will be appreciated that various other types of fasteners, including rivets or pins, could be employed to fixedly couple the ring shaped structure 500 to the first wall 46a.
- the gear case 32b comprises a front case portion 600 and a rear case portion 602 that abuts the front case portion 600.
- a circumferentially extending groove 606 is formed at the joint 608 where the front and rear case portions 600 and 602 abut one another.
- the circumferentially extending groove 606 can be formed in a non-circular manner, such as with a plurality of lobes or teeth (not shown).
- the second thrust washer 198b can have a thrust washer body 610 that can have a non-circular shape that can non-rotatably engage the gear case 32b when the thrust washer body 610 is received in the circumferentially extending groove 606.
- the teeth 128b can be integrally and unitarily formed with the thrust washer body 610 in an appropriate process, such as stamping, and can extend in an axial direction away from the thrust washer body 610. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the second locking teeth 248 on the movable member 240 can engage the teeth 128b that are fixedly coupled to the second thrust washer 198b when the movable member 240 is positioned in the first position.
- a power tool 410 includes a housing assembly 412, a motor assembly 414, a trigger assembly 416, a transmission assembly 418, a clutch assembly 420 and an output spindle 422 similar to the housing assembly 12, motor assembly 14, trigger assembly 16, transmission assembly 18, clutch assembly 20 and output spindle 22 of the tool 10.
- the transmission assembly 418 includes a transmission sleeve 404, similar to transmission sleeve 104, that contains a similar multi-speed (e.g., two speed) planetary gearset 445 as does the transmission sleeve 104.
- a speed selector assembly 408 includes a shifter assembly 444, an actuator 442, and a movable member 440 that are operable to change a speed reduction setting of the planetary gearset 445.
- the movable member 440 comprises, e.g., a ring shaped member, that is axially movable between a first position (as shown in Fig. 14 ) and a second position (not shown) to cause the plarnetary gearset 445 to operate in a first speed reduction ratio and a second overall speed reduction ratio, respectively.
- the actuator 442 includes a yoke 460 and a follower (not shown) similar to the yoke 260 and a follower 262.
- the yoke 460 is received over the transmission sleeve 104 and has an input tab 469, a pair of pivot mounts 467 and a pair of follower mounts 465 and is piviotable relative to the transmission sleeve 104.
- the shifter assembly 444 includes a selector switch 430 extending along an axis X, a switch fork 434 slidably coupled to the selector switch 430, and first and second biasing springs 436, 438 that bias the swtich fork 434 relative to the selector switch 430.
- the selector switch 430 is received in a shifter aperture 439 in the housing assembly 412.
- a top side 433 of the switch 430 includes a handle 435 that is configured to receive a manual switching input from a user of the tool 410.
- An underside 431 of the selector switch 430 defines a pair of first outer rails 450 and a pair of second inner rails 452, each oriented generally parallel to the axis X, which is the direction in which the selector switch 430 is translated relative to the housing assembly 412.
- the first outer rails 450 are configured to engage and ride along corresponding grooves in the housing assembly 412.
- the second inner rails 452 each carry a first pair of downwardly and inwardly projecting L-shaped catches 454 at a rear end portion of the switch 430 and a second pair of downwardly and inwardly projecting L-shaped catches 456 at a front end portion of the switch 430.
- the second rails 452 and the first L-shaped catches 456 together define a pair of rearward grooves 458 and the second rails 452 and the second L-shaped catches 456 together define a pair of frontward grooves 459.
- the underside 431 of the switch 430 also defines a rearward central groove 462, a forward central groove 464, and a central protrusion 466 therebetween.
- the first biasing spring 436 is received in the rearward groove 458 and the second biasing spring 438 is received in the forward groove 459.
- the switch fork 434 also defines rearward and forward slots 477, 478 extending along the axis X and separated by a pair of inward flanges 479 that defines a narrower slot portion 475 that receives the central protrusion 466 on the switch 430. Extending into the slots 477, 478, adjacent the rearward and forward ends 488, 489 of the elongated body 470 are rearward and forward spring mounting pegs 480, 482, respectively. The first and second biasing springs 436, 438 are received in the rearward and forward slots 477, 478, respectively.
- Each spring 436, 438 has one end mounted on their respective rearward and forward mounting pegs 480, 482, and an opposite end that abuts against the inward flanges 479 on the switch fork 434 and the central protrusion 466 on the switch 430.
- the first and second biasing springs 436, 438 cooperate to bias the switch fork 434 into a central or neutral position relative to the switch 430, as shown in Fig. 17 .
- the frontward end 488 of the underside 484 of the switch fork 434 includes a pair of fork rails 486 with a fork groove 490 therebetween, each transvers to the axis X.
- the fork groove 490 receives the input tab 469 on the yoke 460, such that movement of the switch fork along the axis X causes the yoke 460 to pivot about the pivot 467, which in turn causes the movable member 440 to move axially between the first and second positions for the first and second gear ratios.
- Positioning the fork groove 490 at the frontward end 488 of the switch fork 434 enables the overall axial length of the transmission assembly 418 to be reduced, as compared to the transmission assembly 18 described above.
- the selector switch 430 When assembled, the selector switch 430 is coupled to the housing assembly 412 for slidable movement relative to the housing assembly 412 parallel to the axis X, switch fork 434 is coupled to the selector switch 430 for slidable movement with or relative to the selector switch 430 along the axis X, and the input tab 469 of the yoke 460 is coupled to the fork groove 490 in the switch fork 434 for pivotal movement of the yoke 469 about the pivot 467.
- the selector switch 430 can be axially translated along the axis X between the first switch position to the second switch position to rotate the yoke 460 about the pivot 467 to thereby translate the follower to cause the movable member 440 to between the first position to the second position to change the gear ratio of the transmission.
- the selector switch 430 when moving the selector switch 430 in direction A from the first switch position to the second switch position, if the internal teeth on the second ring gear 166 are not aligned to the first locking teeth 152 on the first carrier body 148, the selector switch 430 may be translated into the second switch position without fully translating the switch fork 434, such that either the second biasing spring 438 is compressed.
- the selector switch 430 when moving the selector switch 430 in direction B from the second switch position to the first switch position, if the second locking teeth 248 on the movable member 440 are not aligned to the teeth 128 on the second sleeve portion 124, the selector switch 430 may be translated into the first switch position without fully translating the switch fork 434, such that either the first biasing spring 436 is compressed.
- the force provided by the first biasing spring 436 will urge the switch fork 434 to translate in the direction B back to a neutral position relative to the selector switch 430, causing the yoke 460 to pivot about the pivot mount 467 such that the follower will translate the movable member 440 into the first position to change the gear ratio.
- the selector switch has a pair of first detent notches 432 and a pair of second detent notches 433 that engage apexes 492 of a pair of leaf springs 494 on opposite lateral sides of the selector switch 430.
- the selector switch 430 may have only a single first and second detent notch that engage a single apex of a single leaf spring.
- the leaf spring may be coupled to the selector switch 430 and may engage detent notches in the housing, and the spring may be a different type of resilient member such as a compression spring or a wire.
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- The present disclosure relates to tool according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Various multispeed power tools are known in the art. Several of the known arrangements suffer from one or more drawbacks, including difficulties in shifting the tool to operate in a different overall gear reduction ratio, and/or a relatively high part count in the tool. Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for an improved multispeed power tool.
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EP2551064 discloses a power which has all the features of the precharacterizing portion of claim 1. -
- The present invention provides a power tool according to claim 1, with a housing assembly and a transmission assembly. The housing assembly defines a handle. The transmission assembly is received in the housing assembly and includes a reduction gearset and a speed selector mechanism. The reduction gearset has a plurality of planetary stages. The speed selector mechanism has a movable member, an actuator and a shifter assembly. The movable member is movable parallel to a longitudinal axis of the transmission assembly between a first position, in which the movable member is non-rotatably coupled to the housing assembly, and a second position in which the movable member is coupled to a planet carrier of the reduction gearset for common rotation. The actuator includes a yoke, which is pivotally coupled to the housing assembly, and a follower that is coupled to the yoke. The follower engages the movable member so as to be axially movable with the follower. The shifter assembly has a selector switch, a switch fork, and a pair of biasing springs. The selector switch is slidably mounted to the housing assembly and movable between a first switch position and a second switch position. The switch fork is slidably coupled to the selector switch and receives the yoke. The biasing springs cooperate to bias the switch fork relative to the selector switch into a neutral position.
- The present disclosure also provides a tool that includes a housing assembly and a transmission assembly. The housing assembly defines a handle and includes a gearcase. The transmission assembly is wholly received in the gearcase and has a reduction gearset and a thrust washer. The reduction gearset has a movable member that is selectively movable between a first position, in which the transmission assembly operates in a first overall gear ratio, and a second position in which the transmission assembly operates in a second overall gear ratio. The housing assembly further includes a ring structure that is non-rotatably coupled to the gearcase. The ring structure has a plurality of teeth and a plurality of bosses that are received in longitudinal grooves formed in the gearcase. The movable member has locking teeth that engage the teeth of the ring structure when the movable member is in the second position.
- The present disclosure also provides a tool that includes a housing assembly, which defines a handle, and a transmission assembly that is received in the housing assembly. The transmission assembly has a reduction gearset and a thrust washer. The reduction gearset has a first ring gear and is selectively operable in a first overall gear ratio and a second overall gear ratio. The thrust washer limits axial movement of the first ring gear in a predetermined direction. A movable member in the transmission assembly non-rotatably engages the thrust washer when the transmission assembly is operated in the first overall gear ratio.
- The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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Figure 1 is a side elevation view of an exemplary tool, which is according to the invention; -
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 1 ; -
Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 1 illustrating a gear case in more detail; -
Figure 4 is a right side elevation view of the gear case shown inFigure 3 ; -
Figure 5 is a partly sectioned right side elevation view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 1 ; -
Figure 6 is a top perspective view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 1 illustrating a shifter assembly in detail; -
Figure 7 is a right side elevation view of the shifter assembly shown inFigure 6 ; -
Figure 8 is a bottom perspective view of the shifter assembly shown inFigure 6 ; -
Figure 9 is a partly broken away top plan view of the tool ofFigure 1 ; -
Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of another tool, which is not according to the invention; -
Figure 11 is a longitudinal section view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 10 ; -
Figure 12 is a partly sectioned right side elevation view of another tool, which is not according to the invention; -
Figure 13 is a perspective view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 12 illustrating a second thrust plate in more detail; -
Figure 14 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of an exemplary tool constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
Figure 15 is a side view of a portion of the tool ofFigure 1 with a portion of the tool housing removed; -
Figure 16 is a top perspective view of a shifter assembly of the tool ofFigure 1 ; -
Figure 17 is a bottom perspective view of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 ; -
Figure 18 is a bottom perspective view of a selector switch of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 ; -
Figure 19 is a top perspective view of a switch fork of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 ; -
Figure 20 is a side cross-sectional view of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 ; -
Figure 21 is a bottom perspective view of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 with the selector switch moved to a first position while the switch fork remains stationary; -
Figure 22 is a bottom perspective view of the shifter assembly ofFigure 16 with the selector switch moved to a second position while the switch fork remains stationary; -
Figure 23 is an exploded perspective view of a tool housing and detent spring of the tool ofFigure 14 ; -
Figure 24A is a top view of the selector switch, tool housing, and detent spring ofFigures 16 and23 with the selector switch in a first position; and -
Figure 24B is a top view of the selector switch, tool housing, and detent spring ofFigure 16 and23 with the selector switch in a second position. - Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
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Figures 1 and2 , an example is generally indicated byreference numeral 10. Thetool 10, which is not according to the invention, can include ahousing assembly 12, amotor assembly 14, atrigger assembly 16, atransmission assembly 18, aclutch assembly 20 and anoutput spindle 22. - The
housing assembly 12 can comprise a pair of handle housing shells 30 and agear case 32 that can be removably coupled to the handle housing shells 30 via a plurality of threaded fasteners (not shown). The handle housing shells 30 can cooperate to define ahandle 36, a trigger mount 38, and a cavity 40 into which themotor assembly 14 can be received. - With reference to
Figures 2 through 4 , thegear case 32 can form at least a portion of an exterior of thetool 10 and can include afirst wall 46, ashoulder wall 48 and asecond wall 50. Thefirst wall 46 can be a generally tubular structure that can have ashifter mount 52 and a pair of guide channels 54 (seeFigure 4 - only one shown). The shifter mount 52 can define ashifter tongue 56, which can extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of thegear case 32 and can be received into a slot (not shown) formed in the handle housing shells 30 (Fig. 1 ), ashifter aperture 58, which can extend through theshifter tongue 56 and can be disposed generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of thegear case 32, and a detent mount 60 (Fig. 9 ). The guide channels 54 can be positioned on theinterior surface 64 of thefirst wall 46 generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of thegear case 32 and generally perpendicular to theshifter aperture 58 so that theshifter aperture 58 is disposed between the guide channels 54. Theshoulder wall 48 can be an annular structure that can couple the first andsecond walls shoulder wall 48 extends radially outward from thesecond wall 50 to thefirst wall 46. Theshoulder wall 48 can define a set ofclutch element apertures 70, acentral bore 72 and a plurality of locking lugs 74. Theclutch element apertures 70 can be disposed radially outwardly of thesecond wall 50 and can extend through theshoulder wall 48 so as to terminate within the interior of thefirst wall 46. The locking lugs 74 can be formed on an axial end of theshoulder wall 48 so as to face the interior volume defined by thefirst wall 46. The second locking lugs 74 can be disposed radially between thecentral bore 72 and theclutch element apertures 70. Thesecond wall 50 can be a generally tubular structure that can extend axially from theshoulder wall 48 on a side opposite thefirst wall 46. Thesecond wall 50 can have an externally threadedportion 80, akeyway 82, a retainingring groove 86 and a key 88. Thekeyway 82 can be disposed on the exterior of thesecond wall 50 and can extend longitudinally through the threadedportion 80. The retainingring groove 86 can be formed in the exterior of thesecond wall 50 on an end of thesecond wall 50 opposite theshoulder wall 48. The key 88 can be formed on the interior of thesecond wall 50 and can extend in a longitudinal direction that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of thegear case 32. - The
motor assembly 14 and thetrigger assembly 16 can be conventional in their construction and operation. In brief, themotor assembly 14 can include anoutput shaft 92 that can provide a rotary input (torque) to thetransmission assembly 18, while thetrigger assembly 16 can be mounted to the trigger mount 38 and employed to selectively couple themotor assembly 14 to a source of electrical power, such as abattery pack 94. In the example provided, thetrigger assembly 16 includes atrigger 96, atrigger switch 98, and a reversiblevariable speed controller 100, but it will be appreciated that various other types of trigger assemblies could be substituted for the particular trigger assembly that is shown in the drawings and described herein. - With reference to
Figures 2 and5 , thetransmission assembly 18 can be configured to transmit rotary power between themotor assembly 14 and theoutput spindle 22 and can comprise atransmission sleeve 104, areduction gearset 106 and aspeed selector mechanism 108. - The
transmission sleeve 104 can be a tubular structure that can be formed of a suitable material, such as plastic, and can be axially and non-rotatably coupled to thegear case 32 in any desired manner. In the particular example provided, both thefirst wall 46 of thegear case 32 and thetransmission sleeve 104 have a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apartbosses bosses 114 on thetransmission sleeve 104 can be matingly received in corresponding longitudinally extendinggrooves 116 formed on the interior surface of thefirst wall 46 such that receipt of thebosses 114 in thegrooves 116 inhibits rotation of thetransmission sleeve 104 relative to thegear case 32. Additionally or alternatively, fasteners can be employed to non-rotatably couple and optionally fixedly couple thetransmission sleeve 104 to thefirst wall 46. In the example provided, the fasteners comprise threadedfasteners 118 that extend through thebosses 114 in thetransmission sleeve 104 and threadably engage thebosses 112 in thefirst wall 46, but it will be appreciated that various other types of fasteners, including rivets or pins, could be employed to fixedly couple thetransmission sleeve 104 to thefirst wall 46. - The
transmission sleeve 104 can include afirst sleeve portion 122 and asecond sleeve portion 124. Thefirst sleeve portion 122, which can be disposed adjacent themotor assembly 14, can be formed with a non-circular lateral cross-sectional shape, such as a toothed shape, and can be somewhat larger in diameter than thesecond sleeve portion 124. A plurality of teeth 128 formed on an interior cylindrical surface of thesecond sleeve portion 124 on an axial end thereof opposite the end to which thefirst sleeve portion 122 abuts. - The
reduction gearset 106 can be a multi-speed gearset and in the particular example provided, comprises a three-stage, two-speed planetary transmission having afirst stage 130, asecond stage 132 and athird stage 134. The first andsecond stages transmission sleeve 104, while thethird stage 134 can be disposed in thegear case 32. - The
first stage 130 can comprise afirst sun gear 140, which can be coupled to theoutput shaft 92 of themotor assembly 14 for rotation therewith, afirst planet carrier 142, a plurality of first planet gears 144 and afirst ring gear 146. Thefirst planet carrier 142 can comprise afirst carrier body 148 and a plurality offirst pins 150 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from thefirst carrier body 148. Thefirst carrier body 148 comprises a plurality of first lockingteeth 152 that can be disposed on an outer circumferential surface of thefirst carrier body 148. Each of the first planet gears 144 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of thefirst pins 150 and can have teeth that are meshingly engaged with teeth of thefirst sun gear 140 and teeth of thefirst ring gear 146. Thefirst ring gear 146 can be non-rotatably coupled to thetransmission sleeve 104. In the example provided, thefirst ring gear 146 has a lateral cross-sectional shape that is complementary to the lateral cross-sectional shape of thefirst sleeve portion 122 so that thefirst ring gear 146 is non-rotatably coupled to thetransmission sleeve 104 when it is inserted into thefirst sleeve portion 122. Afirst thrust washer 156 can be received into thefirst sleeve portion 122 on a side of thefirst ring gear 146 opposite to thesecond sleeve portion 124 to limit movement of thefirst ring gear 146 in an axial direction away from thesecond sleeve portion 124. - The
second stage 132 can comprise asecond sun gear 160, asecond planet carrier 162, a plurality of second planet gears 164 and a second ring gear 166. Thesecond sun gear 160 can be coupled to thefirst carrier body 148 for rotation therewith. In the particular example provided, thefirst carrier body 148 and thesecond sun gear 160 are integrally and unitarily formed in a suitable manner, such as compressed and sintered powdered metal. Apilot aperture 168 can be formed into thefirst carrier body 148 and/or thesecond sun gear 160 and can receive an end of theoutput shaft 92 of themotor assembly 14. Thesecond planet carrier 162 can comprise asecond carrier body 170 and a plurality of second pins 172 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from thesecond carrier body 170. Each of the second planet gears 164 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of the second pins 172 and can have teeth 174 that are meshingly engaged with teeth of thesecond sun gear 160 and internal teeth 176 of the second ring gear 166. The second ring gear 166 can be received concentrically about the second planet gears 164. - The
third stage 134 can include athird sun gear 180, athird planet carrier 182, a plurality of third planet gears 184 and athird ring gear 186. Thethird sun gear 180 can be coupled to thesecond carrier body 170 for rotation therewith. In the particular example provided, thesecond carrier body 170 and thethird sun gear 180 are integrally and unitarily formed in a suitable manner, such as compressed and sintered powdered metal. Apilot pin 188 can extend from thesecond sun gear 160 and can be received into abore 190 formed into thesecond carrier body 170 and/or thethird sun gear 180. Thethird planet carrier 182 can comprise athird carrier body 192 and a plurality ofthird pins 194 that are fixedly coupled to and extend from thethird carrier body 192. Each of the third planet gears 184 can be rotatably disposed on a corresponding one of thethird pins 194 and can have teeth that are meshingly engaged with teeth of thethird sun gear 180 and internal teeth of thethird ring gear 186. Thethird ring gear 186 can be received concentrically about the third planet gears 184 and can be rotatably disposed within thefirst wall 46. - A
second thrust washer 198 can be disposed axially between thetransmission sleeve 104 and thegear case 32 and can limit axial movement of thesecond planet carrier 162 in a direction away from themotor assembly 14, as well as limit axial movement of thethird ring gear 186 toward themotor assembly 14. - The
output spindle 22 can be drivingly coupled to thethird planet carrier 182 in any desired manner, such as directly coupled to thethird carrier body 192. In the example provided, however, a conventionalspindle lock assembly 200 is employed to drivingly couple thethird planet carrier 182 to theoutput spindle 22 in a manner that permits thethird planet carrier 182 to drive the output spindle 22 (in either rotational direction) but which inhibits the transmission of rotary power from theoutput spindle 22 to thethird planet carrier 182 so that theoutput spindle 22 cannot be rotated to back-drive thereduction gearset 106. As thespindle lock assembly 200 is conventional in its configuration and operation, a detailed discussion of thespindle lock assembly 200 need not be provided herein. Briefly, thespindle lock assembly 200 comprises ananvil 204, a plurality of pins (not shown) and aring structure 208, which is non-rotatably coupled to thehousing assembly 12. The pins are disposed radially between theanvil 204 and thering structure 208 and circumferentially between lugs (not shown) that extend axially from thethird carrier body 192. Rotation of thethird planet carrier 182 that would tend to drive theoutput spindle 22 causes corresponding rotation of the pins with theanvil 204 within thering structure 208, while rotation of theoutput spindle 22 that would tend to drive thethird planet carrier 182 causes rotation of theanvil 204 in a manner that urges the pins radially outwardly such that the pins wedge between thering structure 208 and theanvil 204 to thereby lock theoutput spindle 22 to thehousing assembly 12. - In the particular example provided, the
ring structure 208 is coupled to thehousing assembly 12 in a novel manner. More specifically, thering structure 208 comprises aring body 220 with a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apartteeth 222 that are meshingly engaged with the locking lugs 74 formed on theshoulder wall 48 of thegear case 32. -
Bearings 230 can be received between thesecond wall 50 of thegear case 32 and theoutput spindle 22 and can support theoutput spindle 22 for rotation relative to thegear case 32. - With reference to
Figures 2 and5 , thespeed selector mechanism 108 can comprise amovable member 240, anactuator 242 and ashifter assembly 244. - The
movable member 240 can be axially movable between a first position and a second position to cause thereduction gearset 106 to operate in a first overall gear ratio and a second overall gear ratio, respectively. In the example provided, themovable member 240 is the second ring gear 166 and is slidably disposed in thesecond sleeve portion 124 of thetransmission sleeve 104 so as to be movable between the first position and the second position. Positioning themovable member 240 in the first position meshingly engages a plurality ofsecond locking teeth 248 on the outer circumferential surface of themovable member 240 to the teeth 128 formed on the interior circumferential surface of the second sleeve portion 124 (to thereby non-rotatably couple themovable member 240 and the second ring gear 166 to thegear case 32 via the transmission sleeve 104), while positioning themovable member 240 in the second position meshingly engages the internal teeth 176 of the second ring gear 166 to thefirst locking teeth 152 formed on thefirst carrier body 148. It will be appreciated that the internal teeth 176 of the second ring gear 166 are decoupled from thefirst locking teeth 152 on thefirst carrier body 148 when themovable member 240 is in the first position, and that thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 240 are decoupled from the teeth 128 on thesecond sleeve portion 124 when themovable member 240 is in the second position. - The
actuator 242 can comprise ayoke 260 and afollower 262. Theyoke 260 can have aninput tab 270, a pair of pivot mounts 272 and a pair of follower mounts 274. Theyoke 260 can be received over thetransmission sleeve 104 such that theinput tab 270 is disposed vertically in-line with theshifter aperture 58. The pivot mounts 272 pivotally couple theyoke 260 to thetransmission sleeve 104 and can be positioned at a desired point between theinput tab 270 and the follower mounts 274 so as to provide a desired ratio of movement between theinput tab 270 and the follower mounts 274. In the particular example provided, the pivot mounts 272 are positioned so that the follower mounts 274 move in an axial direction (parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gear case 32) by an amount that is about equal to the amount in which theinput tab 270 is moved. Each of the follower mounts 274 can comprise a slottedaperture 280 that can extend radially toward a point about which an associated one of the pivot mounts 272 pivotally couples theyoke 260 to thetransmission sleeve 104. Thefollower 262 can be configured to transmit movement of the follower mounts 274 in an axial direction to themovable member 240. In the example provided, thefollower 262 hasfollower body 290 and a pair ofears 292. Thefollower body 290 can be formed of wire in a generally half-moon shape and can be received in acircumferentially extending groove 294 formed about themovable member 240. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that thefollower body 290 is received within thefirst wall 46 of thegear case 32. Theears 292 can extend radially outwardly from thefollower body 290 throughlongitudinal slots 298 in thefirst wall 46 and can be received into the slottedapertures 280 in the follower mounts 274. It will be appreciated that theyoke 260 can be pivoted about the pivot mounts 272 to axially move thefollower 262 so that themovable member 240 may be translated between the first and second positions. Portions of theears 292 that extend radially outwardly of theyoke 260 can be received in the guide channels 54. - With reference to
Figures 5 through 9 , theshifter assembly 244 can comprise aselector switch 300, one or more detent springs 302 (Fig. 9 ), aswitch fork 304 and first and second biasing springs 306 and 308. Theselector switch 300 can be received in theshifter aperture 58 and can be configured to receive a manual switching input from a user of thetool 10. Theselector switch 300 can comprise aswitch member 312 and awire form 314 that can be mounted to theswitch member 312. Theswitch member 312 can define a pair offirst rails 320, which can be oriented generally parallel to a direction in which theswitch member 312 is translated relative to thehousing assembly 12, a cross-member 322 and a pair ofsecond rails 324. Each of thesecond rails 324 can be oriented relative to an associated one of thefirst rails 320 such that were the first rails 320 (extended) to intersect thesecond rails 324, they would create an outboardinterior angle 326 that is less than about forty-five degrees. Thewire form 314 can include afirst bar member 330, a pair ofsecond bar members 332 and a pair ofdetent members 334. Thefirst bar member 330 can abut the cross-member 322, while each of thesecond bar members 332 can be abutted against an associated one of the first rails 320. Lockingtabs 338 or other features can be employed to aid in fixing thesecond bar members 332 to theswitch member 312. Each of thedetent members 334 can be formed as a leaf spring that is connected to an end of a corresponding one of thesecond bar members 332 on a side opposite thefirst bar member 330. Thedetent members 334 are configured to compress inwardly when theswitch member 312 is moved between various switch positions such that the distal ends 342 of thedetent members 334 follow their associatedsecond rail 324 to thereby axially extend thedetent members 334 while reducing the extent to which they extend laterally outwardly from theswitch member 312. - The detent springs 302 can be leaf springs that can be mounted to the
detent mount 60 on thegear case 32. The detent springs 302 can be contoured to receive thedetent members 334 of thewire form 314 so as to permit theselector switch 300 to be selectively positioned in a first switch position and a second switch position. - The
switch fork 304 can be slidably mounted on theswitch member 312 between a pair offork rails 350 and can receive theinput tab 270 on theyoke 260. The first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can be positioned on opposite sides of theswitch fork 304 and can abut opposite ends of theswitch member 312. The first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can cooperate to bias theswitch fork 304 into a neutral position. Spring guides 354 can be integrated into theswitch fork 304 or theswitch member 312 to guide the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308. - In the particular example provided, the
switch member 312 is formed in two pieces (i.e., anupper switch member 360 and a lower switch member 362). Theupper switch member 360 can include the first andsecond rails lower switch member 362 can include the cross-member 322 and the fork rails 350. Thewire form 314 can be mounted to theupper switch member 360 such that thesecond bar members 332 abut thefirst rails 320 and thedetent members 334 abut the second rails 324. The first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 can be assembled to theswitch fork 304 and that assembly can be dropped into thelower switch member 362 such that theswitch fork 304 is received between the fork rails 350. It will be appreciated that an upper side of theswitch fork 304 is sized such that theswitch fork 304 cannot drop completely through the fork rails 350. The upper andlower switch members switch fork 304 and the first and second biasing springs 306 and 308 therebetween. - With reference to
Figures 2 ,5 and8 , theswitch member 312 can be axially translated from the first switch position to the second switch position to rotate theyoke 260 about thepivot mount 272 to thereby translate thefollower 262 to cause themovable member 240 to move from the first position to the second position. In the event that the internal teeth 176 on the second ring gear 166 are not aligned to thefirst locking teeth 152 on thefirst carrier body 148, theswitch member 312 may be positioned in the second switch position without fully translating theswitch fork 304 such that thesecond biasing spring 308 is compressed. When the internal teeth 176 on the second ring gear 166 come into alignment with thefirst locking teeth 152 on thefirst carrier body 148, the force provided by thesecond biasing spring 308 will urge theyoke 260 to pivot about thepivot mount 272 such that thefollower 262 will translate themovable member 240 into the second position. - The
switch member 312 can also be axially translated from the second switch position to the first switch position to rotate the yoke about thepivot mount 272 to thereby translate thefollower 262 to cause themovable member 240 to move from the second position to the first position. Should thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 240 not be aligned to the teeth 128 on thesecond sleeve portion 124, theswitch member 312 may be positioned in the first switch position without fully translating theswitch fork 304 such that thefirst biasing spring 306 is compressed. When thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 240 come into alignment with the teeth 128 on thesecond sleeve portion 124, the force provided by thefirst biasing spring 306 will urge theyoke 260 to pivot about thepivot mount 272 such that thefollower 262 will translate themovable member 240 into the first position. - Returning to
Figure 2 , theclutch assembly 20 can comprise aclutch profile 390, a plurality ofclutch elements 392, afirst thrust plate 394, a plurality ofclutch springs 396, aspring follower 398, anadjustment nut 400, anadjustment collar 402, asecond thrust plate 404 and a retainingring 406. Theclutch profile 390 can be fixedly coupled to (e.g., unitarily formed with) thethird ring gear 186. Theclutch elements 392 can be received through theclutch element apertures 70 in theshoulder wall 48 in thegear case 32 and can engage theclutch profile 390. In the particular example provided, theclutch elements 392 are single spherical balls, but it will be appreciated that other forms of clutch elements, including pins or stacked spherical balls, may be employed in the alternative. Thefirst thrust plate 394 can be a washer that can be received over theclutch elements 392 on a side opposite theclutch profile 390. The clutch springs 396 can be helical compression springs that can be spaced circumferentially about thesecond wall 50 of thegear case 32. Thespring follower 398, which can be slidably mounted on thesecond wall 50 of thegear case 32, can engage the keyway 82 (Fig. 4 ) in thesecond wall 50 to thereby inhibit relative rotation between thespring follower 398 and thegear case 32. A first end of theclutch springs 396 can be abutted against thefirst thrust plate 394 and a second, opposite end of theclutch springs 396 can be received into thespring follower 398. Theadjustment nut 400 can be threadably engaged to the threadedportion 80 of thesecond wall 50 and can be employed to translate thespring follower 398 against the bias of theclutch springs 396 to thereby adjust a clutch spring force exerted against theclutch elements 392. Theadjustment collar 402 can be non-rotatably but axially slidably mounted to theadjustment nut 400 in a conventional manner that permits a user to rotate the adjustment collar 402 (to thereby rotate the adjustment nut 400) without causing corresponding translation of theadjustment collar 402. The retainingring 406 can be received in the retainingring groove 86 and thesecond thrust plate 404 can be disposed on thesecond wall 50 axially between the retainingring 406 and theadjustment collar 402 to thereby limit axial movement of theadjustment collar 402 relative to thegear case 32. - From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that the
gear case 32 provides support for thetransmission assembly 18, as well as and theoutput spindle 22 and theclutch assembly 20. It will also be appreciated that thesecond stage 132 can be configured such that it has an overall diameter or size that is smaller than the diameter or sizes of the first andthird stages speed selector mechanism 108 to be integrated into thetool 10 in a nesting manner to thereby reduce the overall height of thetool 10. - While the
tool 10 has been described and illustrated as having a transmission sleeve that is coupled to a gearcase, it will be appreciated that a tool can be constructed somewhat differently. For example, thegear case 32a can be constructed so as to receive the reduction gearset 106 (Fig. 2 ) in its entirety as shown inFigures 10 and 11 . In this example, theteeth 128a are formed on a ring-shapedstructure 500 that is non-rotatably coupled to thefirst wall 46a of thegear case 32a. In the example provided, both thefirst wall 46a of thegear case 32a and the ring-shapedstructure 500 have a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apartbosses bosses 504 on the ring shapedstructure 500 can be matingly received in corresponding longitudinally extending grooves 506 formed on the interior surface of thefirst wall 46a such that receipt of thebosses 504 in the grooves 506 inhibits rotation of the ring shapedstructure 500 relative to thegear case 32a. Additionally or alternatively, fasteners can be employed to non-rotatably couple and optionally fixedly couple the ring shapedstructure 500 to thefirst wall 46a. In the example provided, the fasteners comprise threadedfasteners 510 that extend through thebosses 504 in the ring shapedstructure 500 and threadably engage thebosses 502 in thefirst wall 46a, but it will be appreciated that various other types of fasteners, including rivets or pins, could be employed to fixedly couple the ring shapedstructure 500 to thefirst wall 46a. - Another example is illustrated in
Figures 12 and 13 , in which thetool 10b, which is not according to the invention, has a two-piece gear case 32b and theteeth 128b are co-formed with thesecond thrust washer 198b. In this example, the gear case 32b comprises afront case portion 600 and arear case portion 602 that abuts thefront case portion 600. Acircumferentially extending groove 606 is formed at the joint 608 where the front andrear case portions circumferentially extending groove 606 can be formed in a non-circular manner, such as with a plurality of lobes or teeth (not shown). Thesecond thrust washer 198b can have athrust washer body 610 that can have a non-circular shape that can non-rotatably engage the gear case 32b when thethrust washer body 610 is received in thecircumferentially extending groove 606. Theteeth 128b can be integrally and unitarily formed with thethrust washer body 610 in an appropriate process, such as stamping, and can extend in an axial direction away from thethrust washer body 610. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 240 can engage theteeth 128b that are fixedly coupled to thesecond thrust washer 198b when themovable member 240 is positioned in the first position. - The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention.
- Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are included within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
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Figures 14 and15 , in an embodiment of the present invention, apower tool 410 includes ahousing assembly 412, amotor assembly 414, atrigger assembly 416, atransmission assembly 418, aclutch assembly 420 and anoutput spindle 422 similar to thehousing assembly 12,motor assembly 14,trigger assembly 16,transmission assembly 18,clutch assembly 20 andoutput spindle 22 of thetool 10. Thetransmission assembly 418 includes atransmission sleeve 404, similar totransmission sleeve 104, that contains a similar multi-speed (e.g., two speed)planetary gearset 445 as does thetransmission sleeve 104. - A
speed selector assembly 408 includes ashifter assembly 444, anactuator 442, and amovable member 440 that are operable to change a speed reduction setting of theplanetary gearset 445. Themovable member 440 comprises, e.g., a ring shaped member, that is axially movable between a first position (as shown inFig. 14 ) and a second position (not shown) to cause theplarnetary gearset 445 to operate in a first speed reduction ratio and a second overall speed reduction ratio, respectively. Theactuator 442 includes ayoke 460 and a follower (not shown) similar to theyoke 260 and afollower 262. Theyoke 460 is received over thetransmission sleeve 104 and has aninput tab 469, a pair of pivot mounts 467 and a pair of follower mounts 465 and is piviotable relative to thetransmission sleeve 104. - Referring also to
Figures 16-20 , theshifter assembly 444 includes aselector switch 430 extending along an axis X, aswitch fork 434 slidably coupled to theselector switch 430, and first and second biasing springs 436, 438 that bias theswtich fork 434 relative to theselector switch 430. Theselector switch 430 is received in ashifter aperture 439 in thehousing assembly 412. Atop side 433 of theswitch 430 includes ahandle 435 that is configured to receive a manual switching input from a user of thetool 410. Anunderside 431 of theselector switch 430 defines a pair of firstouter rails 450 and a pair of secondinner rails 452, each oriented generally parallel to the axis X, which is the direction in which theselector switch 430 is translated relative to thehousing assembly 412. The firstouter rails 450 are configured to engage and ride along corresponding grooves in thehousing assembly 412. - The second
inner rails 452 each carry a first pair of downwardly and inwardly projecting L-shapedcatches 454 at a rear end portion of theswitch 430 and a second pair of downwardly and inwardly projecting L-shapedcatches 456 at a front end portion of theswitch 430. Thesecond rails 452 and the first L-shapedcatches 456 together define a pair ofrearward grooves 458 and thesecond rails 452 and the second L-shapedcatches 456 together define a pair offrontward grooves 459. Theunderside 431 of theswitch 430 also defines a rearwardcentral groove 462, a forwardcentral groove 464, and acentral protrusion 466 therebetween. Thefirst biasing spring 436 is received in therearward groove 458 and thesecond biasing spring 438 is received in theforward groove 459. - The
switch fork 434 comprises anelongated body 470 extending along the axis X and having afrontward end 488, arearward end 489, atop side 471 and anunderside 484. Thetop side 471 defines a rearward pair oflateral rails 472, a frontward pair oflateral rails 474, and a pair ofcentral wings 476 therebetween, each generally parallel to the axis X. The rearward pair oflateral rails 472 are slidably received in therearward grooves 458 on theswitch 430 and the forward pair oflateral rails 474 are slidably received in theforward grooves 459 of theswitch 430 so that theswitch fork 430 is slidably moveable along a length of theswitch 430. The L-shapedcatches switch fork 434 coupled to theswitch 430, while allowing theswitch fork 434 to translate along the axis X relative to theswitch 430. - The
switch fork 434 also defines rearward andforward slots inward flanges 479 that defines anarrower slot portion 475 that receives thecentral protrusion 466 on theswitch 430. Extending into theslots elongated body 470 are rearward and forwardspring mounting pegs forward slots spring pegs inward flanges 479 on theswitch fork 434 and thecentral protrusion 466 on theswitch 430. When theswitch fork 434 is coupled to theswitch 430, the first and second biasing springs 436, 438 cooperate to bias theswitch fork 434 into a central or neutral position relative to theswitch 430, as shown inFig. 17 . - The
frontward end 488 of theunderside 484 of theswitch fork 434 includes a pair offork rails 486 with afork groove 490 therebetween, each transvers to the axis X. Thefork groove 490 receives theinput tab 469 on theyoke 460, such that movement of the switch fork along the axis X causes theyoke 460 to pivot about thepivot 467, which in turn causes themovable member 440 to move axially between the first and second positions for the first and second gear ratios. Positioning thefork groove 490 at thefrontward end 488 of theswitch fork 434 enables the overall axial length of thetransmission assembly 418 to be reduced, as compared to thetransmission assembly 18 described above. - When assembled, the
selector switch 430 is coupled to thehousing assembly 412 for slidable movement relative to thehousing assembly 412 parallel to the axis X,switch fork 434 is coupled to theselector switch 430 for slidable movement with or relative to theselector switch 430 along the axis X, and theinput tab 469 of theyoke 460 is coupled to thefork groove 490 in theswitch fork 434 for pivotal movement of theyoke 469 about thepivot 467. Theselector switch 430 can be axially translated along the axis X between the first switch position to the second switch position to rotate theyoke 460 about thepivot 467 to thereby translate the follower to cause themovable member 440 to between the first position to the second position to change the gear ratio of the transmission. - Referring also to
Figure 21 , when moving theselector switch 430 in direction A from the first switch position to the second switch position, if the internal teeth on the second ring gear 166 are not aligned to thefirst locking teeth 152 on thefirst carrier body 148, theselector switch 430 may be translated into the second switch position without fully translating theswitch fork 434, such that either thesecond biasing spring 438 is compressed. When the internal teeth 176 on the second ring gear 166 come into alignment with thefirst locking teeth 152 on thefirst carrier body 148, the force provided by thesecond biasing spring 438 will urge theswitch fork 434 to translate in the direction A back to a neutral position relative to theselector switch 430, causing theyoke 460 to pivot about thepivot mount 467 such that the follower will translate themovable member 440 into the second position to change the gear ratio. - Referring also to
Figure 22 , when moving theselector switch 430 in direction B from the second switch position to the first switch position, if thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 440 are not aligned to the teeth 128 on thesecond sleeve portion 124, theselector switch 430 may be translated into the first switch position without fully translating theswitch fork 434, such that either thefirst biasing spring 436 is compressed. When thesecond locking teeth 248 on themovable member 240 come into alignment with the teeth 128 on thesecond sleeve portion 124, the force provided by thefirst biasing spring 436 will urge theswitch fork 434 to translate in the direction B back to a neutral position relative to theselector switch 430, causing theyoke 460 to pivot about thepivot mount 467 such that the follower will translate themovable member 440 into the first position to change the gear ratio. - Referring also to
FIGS. 23-24B , to retain theselector switch 430 in the first and second positions, at least onefirst detent notch 432 and at least onesecond detent notch 433 defined in at least one lateral side of theselector switch 430. Eachdetent notch leaf spring 494 that is/are coupled in a stationary manner to thehousing assembly 412 on at least one lateral side of theselector switch 430. The apex 492 engages thefirst detent notch 432 when theselector switch 430 is in the first position (Fig. 24A ) and engages thesecond detent notch 433 when theselector switch 430 is in the second position (Fig. 24B ). In the illustrated embodiment, the selector switch has a pair offirst detent notches 432 and a pair ofsecond detent notches 433 that engageapexes 492 of a pair ofleaf springs 494 on opposite lateral sides of theselector switch 430. In other embodiments, theselector switch 430 may have only a single first and second detent notch that engage a single apex of a single leaf spring. In yet other embodiments, the leaf spring may be coupled to theselector switch 430 and may engage detent notches in the housing, and the spring may be a different type of resilient member such as a compression spring or a wire. - Numerous modifications may be made to the exemplary implementations described above. These and other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.
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- A power tool comprising:a tool housing (412);an output member (422) extending from the tool housing (412);a motor (414) received in the tool housing (412);a transmission housing coupled to the tool housing and extending along a longitudinal axis;a speed reduction gearset (418) received in the transmission housing and transmitting power from the motor to the output member, the speed reduction transmission (418) being operable in one of a first speed setting that causes the output member (422) to rotate at a first output speed, and a second speed setting that causes the output member (422) to rotate at a different second output speed; anda speed selector assembly (444) configured to enable a user to change operation of the gearset (418) between the first speed setting and the second speed setting, the speed selector assembly (444) including:characterized in that the pair of fork rails (486) and the fork groove (490) are positioned at a forward end (488) of the switch fork (434) so that the switch fork (434) is coupled to the yoke (460) at one end of the switch fork (434).a selector switch (430) slidably coupled to the tool housing (412) to be slidable between a first switch position that corresponds to selection of the first speed setting and a second switch position that corresponds to selection of the second speed setting,a switch fork (434) slidably coupled to the selector switch (430) to be slidable between a first fork position that corresponds to the first speed setting and a second switch position that corresponds to the second speed setting;wherein the selector switch (430) extends along an axis (X) which is the direction in which the selector switch (430) is translated relative to the tool housing (412);wherein the switch fork (434) comprises an elongate body (470) extending long the axis (X);wherein the switch fork (434) translates along the axis (X) relative to the selector switch (430);wherein an underside (484) of the switch fork (434) comprises a pair of fork rails (486) with a fork groove (490) therebetween,wherein the pair of fork rails (486) are each transverse to the axis (X);a yoke (460) coupled to the switch fork and which comprises an input tab (469) which is received in the fork groove (490), the yoke (460) being pivotable relative to the transmission housing upon sliding of the switch fork (434) along the axis (X) between the first position and the second position,
a moveable member (440) coupled to the yoke (460) and moveable relative to the gearset (418) between a first gearset position that causes the transmission to operate in the first speed setting and a second gearset position that causes the transmission to operate in the second speed setting, andfirst and second biasing springs (436, 438) coupled between the selector switch and the switch fork (434) and cooperatively biasing the switch fork (434) to a neutral position relative to the selector switch (430); - The power tool of claim 1, wherein the first compression spring (436) is positioned between a first end of the switch assembly (444) and a center portion (466) of the switch assembly (444) and the second compression spring (438) is positioned between an opposite second end of the switch assembly and the center portion of the switch assembly; wherein the shift fork (434) comprises a first slot (477) that receives the first biasing spring (436), a second slot (478) that receives the second biasing spring (438), and a center portion (466) that receives a central protrusion on the selector switch (430), with the first spring (436) disposed between a first end of the first slot (477) and the central protrusion (466) and the second spring (438) is disposed between a second end of the second slot (478) and the central protrusion (466).
- The power tool of claim 1, wherein the selector switch (430) comprises a pair of grooves 458, 459) parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) and the switch fork (434) comprises a pair of lateral rails (472, 474) parallel to the longitudinal axis and received in the pair of grooves to inhibit separation of the switch fork (434) from the selector switch (430) while allowing the switch fork (434) to slide along the longitudinal axis (X) relative to the selector switch (430).
- The power tool of claim 1, wherein the movable member (440) is movable parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) between the first gearset position and the second gearset position and/or wherein the movable member (440) is non-rotatably coupled to the transmission housing when in the first position, and is coupled to a planet carrier of the gearset (445) for common rotation when in the second position.
- The power tool of claim 1, wherein if the selector switch (430) is moved from the first switch position to the second switch position and the moveable member (440) is unable to move from the first gearset position to the second gearset position, the shift fork (434) remains stationary and the second biasing spring (438) is biased, and when the moveable member (440) is later able to move from the first gearset position to the second gearset position, a force provided by the second biasing spring (438) urges the switch fork (434) to move to the second switch fork position to cause the moveable member (440) to move to the second gearset position; wherein if the selector switch (430) is moved from the second switch position to the first switch position and the moveable member (440) is unable to move from the second gearset position to the first gearset position, the shift fork (434) remains stationary and the first biasing spring (436) is biased, and when the moveable member (440) is later able to move from the second gearset position to the first gearset position, a force provided by the first biasing spring (436) urges the switch fork (434) to move to the first switch fork (434) position to cause the moveable member (440) to move to the first gearset position.
- The power tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one detent on one of the tool housing (412) and the selector switch (430) and at least one detent recess on the other of the tool housing (412) and the selector switch (430), the at least one detent and the at least one detent recess cooperating to retain the selector switch (430) in at least one of the first switch position and the second switch position.
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