Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
  • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
  • B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
  • B25B23/18—Devices for illuminating the head of the screw or the nut
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
  • B25F—COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B25F5/00—Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
  • B25F5/02—Construction of casings, bodies or handles
  • B25F5/021—Construction of casings, bodies or handles with guiding devices
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T408/00—Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool
  • Y10T408/21—Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool with signal, indicator, illuminator or optical means
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T408/00—Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool
  • Y10T408/96—Miscellaneous

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a power tool provided with a light that irradiates toward a tool bit, which tightens a fastening member to be fastened to a counterpart material and a fastening member.
• a type provided with an irradiation unit As a power tool for tightening a tightening member such as a screw with a tip tool, a type provided with an irradiation unit has been conventionally known.
• the irradiator irradiates the tool to be tightened against the mating material and the accessory tool that tightens the tightening member when the power tool is used in a dark place to facilitate work in the dark place. belongs to.
• the power tool 401 has a main body part 410, and the main body part 410 has a drive source inside the main body. And a mechanical component (not shown) for transmitting the rotational force of the motor (not shown).
• a not-shown tip output section is accommodated in a portion near the tip inside the main body 411, and a tip tool holding section 4111 is provided at the tip.
• the tip tool holding section 4 11 1 is drivingly connected to a not-shown tip output section, and a tip tool (not shown) is mounted on the tip tool holding section 4 11.
• the tip output section (not shown) in the main body 410 is driven and connected to a motor (not shown) via a mechanical part (not shown), and the rotational force of the motor is transmitted to the tip output section so that the tip tool can be used.
• a tip tool (not shown) is driven, a tightening member such as a screw is tightened or loosened with respect to a counterpart material.
• a handle grip portion 410C which is gripped by a user during use of the power tool is provided integrally with the main body body 4110.
• a trigger-like trigger 413 for starting / stopping the driving of a motor (not shown) is provided on the upper part of the handle grip portion 410C. As shown in FIG.
• an irradiation section 420 is externally provided at a position above the main body section 410.
• the irradiating section 420 is provided with a light emitting body (not shown), and can irradiate a fastening member (not shown) which is fastened by a tip tool (not shown).
• a battery pack 412 is provided below the handle grip portion 410C.
• the battery pack 4 12 houses a battery (not shown) as a power supply for supplying power, and the battery (not shown) is electrically connected to a motor (not shown).
• Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-117882 discloses that an irradiating section 520 as shown in FIG. 15 is provided outside the main body 510. A power tool 501 provided in front of the trigger 513 is described.
• the irradiation unit 52 is located outside the body 510 and in front of the trigger 5 13. Therefore, when the user operates the trigger 5 13 with the index finger, the irradiation unit 5 20 interferes with the operation.
• Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 55-151,094, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-79292, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. But not at the top of the body or at the front of the trigger, but outside the body. It describes a power tool provided at a position corresponding to the tip output unit or a lower part of the handle grip.
• the irradiation angle of the irradiation unit is fixed in any of the above-described electric tools.
• accessory tools attached to power tools whose total length is in the range of 60 mm to 150 mm.
• the angle of illumination is fixed, so when the tip tool is replaced, light is always illuminated on the engagement between the tip tool and the screw head of the screw, which is the tightening member, and on the tip of the screw. There was a problem that it was difficult to see because it was not possible.
• Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2000-3008667 describes a type in which the irradiation unit has a flexible shaft extending from the lower part of the handle. I have. A luminous body is provided at the tip of the flexible shaft, and the flexible shaft can be bent in any direction, so that the irradiation angle of the luminous body can be arbitrarily set.
• an object of the present invention is to provide a power tool in which the irradiation unit does not interfere, the irradiation angle of the irradiation unit is variable, and the irradiation light does not fluctuate. It is another object of the present invention to provide a power tool that prevents power consumption due to forgetting to turn off a lighting switch by an irradiation unit.
• Another object is to provide a small and inexpensive power tool.
• a power tool includes: a motor serving as a driving source; a main body portion having a tip output portion in which the motor is housed and a tip tool for driving a fastening member is mounted; and a handle provided integrally with the main body portion.
• the handle includes a handle, and an irradiator provided at a lower portion of the handle with a light emitter for irradiating a fastening member positioned on the distal end side of the tool bit.
• the tool bit is driven by a motor.
• the irradiating unit is capable of arbitrarily adjusting an irradiation angle of the illuminant according to the length of the tool bit and the tightening member, and maintaining the adjusted irradiation angle It is characterized by comprising angle adjustment fixing means.
• the irradiation angle adjusting and fixing means since the irradiation angle adjusting and fixing means is provided, the irradiation angle can be fixed and maintained after the irradiation angle is adjusted, and the irradiation object can be stably tightened without shaking of the irradiation light.
• a member or the like can be irradiated.
• the irradiating portion is freely connected to the rotating shaft rotatably supported below the handle portion, and the base end is integrally connected to one end of the rotating shaft.
• a lever provided with a light emitting body at an end thereof, the lever being rotatable about the axis of the rotating shaft, and the irradiation angle adjusting and fixing means being provided integrally with the lower part of the handle grip.
• An engaging tooth provided integrally with the rotating shaft and capable of engaging with the engaging tooth; and an elastic body urging in one direction to fit the engaging tooth to the engaging tooth in the rotating shaft direction.
• the rotation shaft comes off from the lower part of the handle grip.
• it has a retaining part that can move integrally with the rotating shaft, and the elastic body is Only it is interposed between the stopper holding member.
• a lower portion of the handle portion is provided with a rotating shaft support portion having a through hole formed in a body body portion in a left-right direction, and a lower portion of the handle portion.
• Engaging teeth and elastic contact portions are provided at left and right positions inside the through hole, and the through hole is turned from one side in the left and right direction to the other side.
• the rotating shaft is rotatably supported at the lower part of the handle by penetrating the moving shaft.
• the rotating shaft has a substantially cylindrical shape that opens to the other end with respect to one end, and the retaining retaining portion is headed at one end.
• the elastic body is engageable with the engaging teeth, the elastic body is disposed in the through hole, one end of the elastic body contacts the elastic body contact portion, and the other end contacts the head.
• a light emitter is provided at a free end of a lever that can be fixed at an arbitrary rotation angle, and an irradiation angle of the light emitter can be adjusted arbitrarily. Irradiation can be performed easily. Tightening work of tightening members can be performed comfortably.
• a light emitting body is provided at a free end of the lever, and a fitting tooth of a rotating shaft integrally connected to the lever and a first engaging tooth or a second engaging tooth provided on a handle grip portion. Since the lever maintains the rotational position by the combination, even when vibration occurs in the body of the main body during work using the power tool, the irradiated light is easy to see without blurring.
• the rotating shaft support portion is formed with a through-hole that is oriented in the left-right direction of the main body portion, and has a symmetrical shape in the left-right direction.
• An engaging tooth is provided in each of the through holes of the first rotating shaft supporting portion and the second rotating shaft supporting portion at symmetrical positions in the left-right direction.
• a first rotating shaft support portion and a second rotating shaft support portion are respectively located on one side and the other side of the first rotating shaft, and the retaining holding portion is detachable from the rotating shaft.
• the retaining holding portion is removed from the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is removed from the through hole on one side, and the rotating shaft is inserted into the through hole from the other side, and the retaining holding is performed. Part is screwed into the rotating shaft and fixed
• the lever mounted on one side of the lower portion of the handle grip can be replaced with the other side.
• the lever can be attached to any one of the left and right sides of the lower part of the handle grip, so that the power tool can be used comfortably without disturbing the lever regardless of whether it is left-handed or right-handed it can.
• the lever since the lever is detachable from the handle grip, it can be removed from the handle grip and used as a hand light.
• a vibration-proof elastic body for suppressing transmission of vibration from the handle grip to the lever is provided between the handle grip and the base end.
• the telescopic member is provided at a predetermined position between the base end and the free end, and the telescopic member is provided at a position closer to the free end than the predetermined position.
• a turning means for turning the free end portion may be provided.
• the lever is provided with the extensible member and the rotating means, the illuminator of the irradiation unit can be made closer to the irradiation target and irradiation can be performed from an optimal angle. This makes it easier to see.
• the lever and the handle grip are separated by a predetermined distance, and the lever forms a hook for suspending the main body. According to the power tool, it is not necessary to place the power tool at a high place.
• the hook and the irradiation unit are combined into one So it is convenient without getting in the way.
• the luminous body is made of yellow LED. According to such an electric tool, the contrast can be increased, and the tip tool and the tightening member to be radiated can be made sharp and easy to see. In addition, since the contrast is high, there is no need to increase electricity consumption, and the power supply and circuit can be downsized. In addition, since the current consumption is 1/10 or less of that of a normal incandescent lamp, a small battery such as a commercially available AAA battery can be used, and the power tool is small and economical. be able to.
• the power tool according to the present invention includes switch means for switching on / off of the illuminant, and extinguishing means for automatically extinguishing the illuminant after a lapse of a predetermined time after the illuminant starts to light. . According to such a power tool, power consumption due to forgetting to switch off can be prevented.
• a motor body as a drive source, a main body body portion having a front end output portion for accommodating a motor and a front end tool for driving a fastening member, and a main body body portion
• a handle grip provided integrally with the handle, and an irradiator provided on the handle grip or the body of the body having a light-emitting body for irradiating the fastening member positioned on the tip end side of the tip tool.
• the tool is an electric tool driven by a motor to fasten a fastening member to a mating member, and the luminous body is constituted by a yellow LED.
• the contrast can be increased, and the tip tool and the tightening member to be irradiated can be clearly seen. Also, since the contrast is high, there is no need to increase the power consumption, and the power supply and circuit can be downsized. In addition, since the current consumption is 1/10 or less of that of a normal incandescent lamp, a small battery such as a commercially available AAA battery can be used, and the power tool is small and economical. It can be. Further, in the electric power tool according to the present invention, a body serving as a drive source, a main body body having a tip output section in which a motor is housed, and a tip tool for driving a tightening member is mounted, and the main body body is integrally formed with the body.
• a hand grip provided, and an irradiator provided on the handle grip or the body of the main body having a light emitting body for irradiating the fastening member positioned on the distal end side of the tip tool; Is a power tool driven by a motor to fasten a fastening member to a mating member.
• the irradiation unit is provided with switch means for switching on / off of the illuminant, and after a lapse of a predetermined time after the illuminator is turned on. And a light-off means for automatically turning off the light-emitting body. According to such a power tool, power consumption caused by forgetting to switch off can be prevented.
• a body serving as a drive source a main body body having a tip output section in which a motor is housed, and a tip tool for driving a tightening member is mounted, and the main body body is integrally formed with the body.
• a handle portion provided, and an irradiating portion provided on a body portion of the main body having a light emitting body for irradiating a tightening member positioned on the distal end side of the tip tool, the tip tool being driven by a motor
• the position corresponding to the tip output portion of the main body has a substantially cylindrical shape
• the irradiation portion is provided at the position corresponding to the tip end of the tip output portion.
• a ring-shaped lens that forms a ring shape along the circumference of the cylindrical shape and emits light in a ring by the illuminant, a power supply for emitting the illuminant, and lighting of the illuminator Switch Characterized in that it comprises a Suitsuchi means fit.
• the shadow of the tip tool generated by one illuminant is canceled by the light of the other illuminator, and the shadow of the tip tool does not occur.
• the tip of the tool bit can be made very easy to see, and workability can be improved.
• the motor as the driving source and the motor A main body that has a tip output section to which a tip tool that drives and drives the tightening member is mounted, a handle grip that is provided integrally with the main body, and tightening that is located on the tip side of the front tool.
• An irradiation unit having a luminous body for irradiating the member is provided.
• the tip tool is driven by a motor to fasten the member to a mating member.
• the driving of the tip tool is started above the handle grip.
• a trigger-like trigger for Z-stop is provided, and the irradiating section is provided at a position just above the trigger.
• FIG. 1 is a side view showing a power tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is a main part rear view showing a portion of the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the illuminating portion is supported by the main body portion.
• FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a lever and a rotating shaft that constitute an irradiation unit of the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a part where the irradiation unit is supported by the body part of the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a lighting circuit of an irradiation unit of the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 6 is a side view showing a state in which a relatively short tip tool is mounted on the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 7 shows a comparatively long tip of the power tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view which shows the state in which the end tool is mounted and used.
• FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a main part showing an electric power tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 9 is a front view showing a power tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 10 is a partial sectional view showing a power tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view showing a power tool according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 12 is a sectional view of an essential part showing an electric motor according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 13 is a side view showing a power tool according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 14 is a side view showing a conventional power tool.
• FIG. 15 is a side view showing a conventional electric tool. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
• the power tool 1 is specifically an impact driver, and includes a body portion 10 having a substantially T-shape.
• the main body 10 is composed of a hammer case 10 A forming the tip of the main body 10 and a housing 10 B connected to the hammer case 10 A and forming a rear part of the main body 10.
• a motor (not shown) serving as a driving source and mechanical parts (not shown) including a speed reduction mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the motor are housed.
• the speed reduction mechanism is constituted by a planetary gear (not shown) and the like.
• a tip output section (not shown) is housed, and a tip tool holding section 11 is provided.
• the tip tool holding portion 11 has a hollow, substantially cylindrical portion at the tip end, and is provided with tip tools 2 and 3 (FIGS. 6 and 7) such as a rod-shaped bit on its inner periphery. Inserted.
• the tip tools 2 and 3 are detachable from the tip tool holding portion 11.
• the not-shown tip output unit includes a not-shown striking mechanism for converting the rotational power of a not-shown motor into a striking force to drive the tip tools 2 and 3, and is driven by the not-shown motor. Consolidated.
• the tightening members 4 and 5 (FIGS. 6 and 7) such as screws are tightened or loosened with respect to the mating member 6. It is configured to be able to
• a handle portion 10C extending from the main body 10 is provided below the main body 10.
• the handle portion 10C is provided integrally with the body 10 of the main body, and a battery pack 12 for storing a battery (not shown) is provided below the handle portion 10C.
• a trigger-like trigger 13 for starting the motor drive and stopping the motor is provided above the handle grip 10c.
• contacts (not shown) and connection terminals (not shown) for electrically connecting a battery (not shown) in the battery pack 12 and a motor (not shown) in the housing 1OB are provided in the grip portion 10C.
• contacts (not shown) and connection terminals (not shown) for electrically connecting a battery (not shown) in the battery pack 12 and a motor (not shown) in the housing 1OB are provided.
• a child is provided.
• the battery pack 12 is detachable from the handle grip 10 C, and an internal battery (not shown) supplies power to a motor (not shown).
• An irradiation section 20 is provided at a position below the handle section 10C and immediately above the position where the battery pack 12 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the irradiation unit 20 has a substantially cylindrical rotating shaft.
• Lever 2 1 connected to one end of 30 A 30 A and handle grip 1 A rotating shaft support portion 40 that supports the rotating shaft 30 rotatably and movably in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 30 at a lower portion of 0 C.
• the lever 21 has one end connected to the rotation shaft 30 and the other end formed as a free end, and closes the opening of one end 30 A of the substantially cylindrical rotation shaft 30. It is connected to the rotating shaft 30. Therefore, the lever 21 is rotatable together with the rotation shaft 30 around the axis of the rotation shaft 30 and is movable in the axial direction of the rotation shaft 30.
• the other end 30 B of the rotating shaft 30 forms an open end.
• the rotation shaft support portion 40 includes a first rotation shaft support portion 41 and a second rotation shaft support portion which are symmetrical in the left and right directions of the main body 10. 42, and a through hole 40a penetrating therethrough is formed.
• the axial center of the through hole 40a is oriented in the left-right direction of the body 10 of the main body, that is, in the left-right direction of FIG.
• the pivot shaft support portion 40 is provided integrally with the handle grip portion 10C, and the pivot shaft 30 grips the handle shaft with the pivot shaft 30 penetrating the through hole 40a. It is configured to be rotatable with respect to the portion 10C and movable in the axial direction.
• the rotating shaft 30 extends from the left to the right of the main body 10 as viewed from the rear side of the electric tool 1, that is, from the left to the right in FIG. Is penetrated and one end 3 OA of the rotating shaft 30 connected to the lever 21 is located on the left side of the main body 10 and the other end 30 B is on the right side when viewed from the back side of the power tool 1. It is located in.
• a hand strap 43 (FIG. 2, etc.) is provided at the position of the rotating shaft support 40 connected to the handle grip 10C.
• a portion of the first rotating shaft support portion 41 and the second rotating shaft support portion 42 that defines the through hole 40a includes first engaging teeth 41A, Two engagement teeth 42 are provided.
• the first engagement tooth 41A and the second engagement tooth 42A are located at substantially the center of the through hole 40a in the axial direction and are located on the left and right sides of the main body 10. Are provided at symmetrical positions.
• the first engagement tooth 41A and the second engagement tooth 42A are provided to protrude inward of the through hole 40a, and the first engagement tooth 41A in the through hole 40a is provided.
• the position where the second engagement tooth 42A is provided is a reduced diameter portion having a small radius.
• the ends of the first engagement tooth 41 A and the second engagement tooth 42 A in the axial direction of the through hole 40 a are respectively connected to the first elastic body contact part 41 B and the second elastic body contact part. Make 4 2 B.
• the distance between the first elastic body contact portion 41B and the second elastic body contact portion 42B is about 10 mm.
• fitting teeth 31 are provided as shown in FIG.
• the fitting teeth 31 are provided along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 30 at a position closer to one end 30 A than the approximate center of the rotating shaft 30 in the axial center direction, and FIGS.
• the first engagement tooth 41 A is configured to be able to be engaged.
• the fitting teeth 31 are connected to the first engaging teeth 41A. It will be in the state of being combined.
• the rotating shaft 30 is moved in the same direction by the user pulling the lever 21 to the left in FIG. 4 by about 5 mm, the fitting teeth 31 to the first engaging teeth 41 A are disengaged. The situation is released.
• the inner diameter of the nut 32 is equal to the inner diameter of the portion of the rotating shaft 30 where the nut 32 is not provided.
• One bolt 33 is inserted into the inner peripheral surface of the portion of the rotating shaft 30 where the nut 32 is not provided and the inner peripheral surface of the nut 32.
• the port 33 is fixed to the rotation shaft 30 by screwing the port 33 to the nut 32.
• the bolt 33 can be disengaged from the rotating shaft 30, and a coin groove 33 a through which a coin can be engaged is formed in the head 33 A of the bolt 33.
• the bolt 33 engagee the coin in the coin groove 3 3a and rotate the bolt 33 to screw the bolt 33 into the nut 32 of the rotating shaft 30, or release the screw to rotate the rotating shaft 3. It is configured so that the bolt 33 can be removed from 0. Before the electric tool 1 is used, the port 33 is inserted in advance from the open end, which is the other end of the rotating shaft 30, and further screwed into the nut 32 to be connected to the rotating shaft 30. Fixed.
• An elastic body 34 made of spring is provided in the through hole 40a and between the head 33A of the bolt 33 and the second engagement tooth 42A.
• One end of the elastic body 34 is in contact with the second elastic body contact portion 42B of the second engagement tooth 42A, and the other end is in contact with the head 33A of the bolt 33.
• Reference numeral 34 denotes a compression spring that is compressed between the head 33A of the port 33 and the second elastic body contact portion 42B. Therefore, the elastic body 34 is formed by moving the head 33 A of the bolt 33 together with the rotating shaft 30 to the right in FIG. 4, that is, by fitting the teeth 31 into the first engagement teeth 41 A. It is urged in the direction of fitting.
• the direction in which the lever 21 is separated from the handle grip 10C against the urging force of the elastic body 34 that is, the fourth When it is moved to the left in the figure, the rotating shaft 30 is also moved in the same direction. If the lever 21 is moved as it is, the elastic body 34 is completely compressed, and cannot be further compressed. At this time, Porto Since the head 3 3 A of 3 3 is in contact with the other end of the elastic body 3 4, the port 33 and the rotating shaft 30 moving integrally with the port 33 are no longer in the left side of FIG. This prevents the rotating shaft 30 from falling out of the through hole 40a.
• the bolt 33 forms a retaining portion for preventing the rotation shaft 30 from falling out of the through hole 40a.
• the rotation shaft support portion 40 is composed of a first rotation shaft support portion 41 and a second rotation shaft support portion 42 that are symmetrical in the left-right direction of the main body 10 and has a first engagement. Since the teeth 41A and the second engaging teeth 42A are provided at symmetrical positions in the left-right direction of the main body 10, the lever 21 is held as shown in FIG. It can be mounted on the left side of the 10 C, and if necessary, it can be mounted on the right side of the handle grip 10 C instead of the left side.
• the bolt 33 is removed from the rotating shaft 30, the rotating shaft 30 is removed from the through hole 40 a, and the rotating shaft 30 is inserted through the through hole 40 a from the right side in FIG.
• the elastic body 34 is attached to the tip of the rotating shaft 30, and one end of the elastic body 34 is brought into contact with the first elastic body contact portion 41B of the first engagement tooth 41A.
• the port 33 is screwed into the nut 32 of the rotating shaft 30 and fixed to the rotating shaft 30.
• the other end of the elastic body 34 is brought into contact with the head 33A.
• the lever 21 can be mounted on the right side of the handle grip 10C in FIG. Therefore, regardless of whether the user is right-handed or left-handed, the lever 21 can be prevented from obstructing the operation of the power tool 1.
• the rotating shaft 30, the fitting teeth 31, the first rotating shaft support 41, the second rotating shaft support 42, the first engagement teeth 41 A, and the second engagement teeth 42 A, the elastic body 34, the first elastic body contact part 41B, the second elastic body contact part 42B, and the port 33 correspond to irradiation angle adjustment and fixing means.
• a groove is formed so as to make a full rotation around the rotating shaft 30.
• a recess 21a is formed.
• An annular washer 22 made of rubber and an elastic body having a thickness of about 2 mm is fitted into the recess 21 a. Therefore, the pusher 22 makes a full turn around the rotating shaft 30 at the position of the end face of the lever 21 connected to the rotating shaft 30.
• the washer 22 corresponds to a vibration-proof elastic body.
• the through hole 40 in the first rotating shaft support 41 is provided.
• the opening end of a is configured to abut against the washer 22. Therefore, when the power tool 1 is used, the intense vibration transmitted to the handle grip 10C is absorbed by the washer 22 and transmission to the repeller 21 can be suppressed as much as possible. Thus, it is possible to prevent a failure in conduction of the luminous body 23 in the lighting circuit 27 in the lever 21 described later, a disconnection of the connection member, and the like.
• the lever 21 has a base end connected to the rotating shaft 30 that is thick and gradually narrows toward the free end, and has a constant thickness from a predetermined position. Has become. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 4, the leper 21 and the handle grip 10C are separated from each other with a distance L of about 20 mm. Since FIG. 4 is a rear view of the power tool 1, the lever 21 extends toward the back of the drawing. Separated by an interval L The lever 21 is a portion extending toward the back of the paper surface of FIG.
• the repeller 21 is composed of a luminous body 23 composed of an LED that emits yellow light, a lens 24 composed of a transparent resin plate, etc., and a power supply 25 composed of a AAA battery.
• the luminous body 23 is provided at the free end of the lever 21 and can irradiate in a direction from the base end of the lever 21 to the free end.
• the lens 24 covers the light emitter 23 and protects the light emitter 23.
• the power supply 25 is housed inside the base end of the repeller 21 connected to the rotating shaft 30, and is electrically connected to the light emitter 23.
• a push button type on switch 26 A for turning on the irradiation of the light emitter 23 and a push button type off switch 26 B for turning off the light.
• the smart switch 26A, the off-switch 26B, and the illuminant 23 are mounted on the substrate 26, and these correspond to switch means.
• a semiconductor timer circuit 26C for automatically turning off the light 30 seconds after the light emitter 23 starts to be turned on by the on switch 26A is provided.
• the power supply 25, the light emitter 23, the on switch 26A, the off switch 26B, and the timer circuit 26C constitute a lighting circuit 27 as shown in FIG. 5 and are connected to each other. . Further, the lighting circuit 27 is connected to Tr 1, Tr 2 and a plurality of resistors. Board 26 and timer circuit
• the timer circuit 26 C corresponds to a light-off means.
• Tr 1 when the on switch 26 A is pressed by a user, a base current is supplied to Tr 1, and when Tr 1 is turned on, Tr 2 is also turned on. become.
• Tr 2 When Tr 2 is turned on, The current supply to the timer circuit 26 C and the light emitter 23 is started.
• both the on-switch 26A and the off-switch 26B are push-button switches composed of momentary switches, and the contacts are opened when the user releases the switch after pressing the switch. .
• the timer circuit 26C sets the output Vt to the L state immediately after the start of energization, keeping the Tr1 and Tr2 in the ON state even after the worker releases the on-switch 26A, and emitting light. Self-maintains power to body 23 and timer circuit 26 C.
• the timer circuit 26C sets the output Vt to the H state three minutes after the start of light emission of the light emitter 23, thereby stopping the supply of the base current of Tr1.
• Tr 1 and Tr 2 are turned off.
• Tr 2 is turned off, the supply of the base current to Tr 2 is also stopped, and the light emitter 23 is automatically turned off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the power supply 25 from being consumed due to forgetting to switch off.
• a yellow LED instead of a white LED as the luminous body 23 makes it possible to increase the contrast, and the tip tools 2, 3 and the tightening members 4, 5 to be illuminated can be made clear and easy to see. Also, since the contrast is high, it is not necessary to increase the amount of electricity consumption, and the power supply 25 and the lighting circuit 27 can be reduced in size. In addition, since the current consumption is 1/10 or less of that of a normal incandescent lamp, a small battery such as a commercially available AAA battery can be used, and the power tool 1 is small and economical. It can be.
• a light emitting body 2 3 The irradiation angle of the luminous body 23 is made arbitrary, so that the optimum irradiation corresponding to the length of the tool bits 2, 3 and the tightening members 4, 5 can be performed, and the tightening members 4, 5 can be comfortably used. Tightening work can be performed.
• a light-emitting body 23 is provided at a free end of the lever 21.
• the light-emitting body 23 is provided at a fitting tooth 31 of the rotating shaft 30 integrally connected to the lever 21 and at a handle grip 10C.
• the rotation position of the lever 21 is held by the engagement of the first engagement tooth 41A or the second engagement tooth 42A, so that the operation using the power tool 1 is performed. Even if the main body 10 vibrates, the irradiated light is easy to see without blurring.
• the lever 21 When the illumination by the irradiation unit 20 is not performed, the lever 21 may be returned to the original position as shown in FIG. By returning to this position, it is easy to work without getting in the way when grasping the steering wheel.
• the rotation angle ⁇ of the lever 21 is set so that the irradiation position is close.
• the lever 21 in the initial rotation position shown in Fig. 1 should be about 5 mm in the direction to separate it from the lower part of the handle grip 10C (toward the paper in Fig. 6). Rotate so that the rotation angle ⁇ becomes about 40 ° while pulling the lever, and release the hand that is pulling the lever 21. Then, the lever 21 is fixed at the position shown in FIG. 6 and cannot rotate. In this state, the ON switch 26 ⁇ is pressed to start irradiating the tightening member 4 with the light emitter 23, and the trigger 13 is pulled to drive the tool bit 2 to tighten the tightening member 4.
• the irradiation position becomes far
• the power tool 1 is used with the rotation angle ⁇ of the lever 21 reduced as described above.
• the lever 21 in the initial rotation position shown in Fig. 1 is about 5 mm in the direction to separate it from the lower part of the handle grip 10C (toward the paper in Fig. 7). Rotate so that the rotation angle ⁇ becomes about 20 ° while pulling the lever, and release the hand pulling the lever 21. Then, the lever 21 is fixed at the position shown in FIG. 7 and cannot rotate. In this state, the on-switch 26 is pressed to start irradiating the tightening member 5 with the light emitting body 23, and the trigger 13 is pulled to drive the tool bit 3 to tighten the tightening member 5.
• a coin (not shown) is fitted into the coin groove 33a and rotated to rotate the bolt 33, inserted into the rotating shaft 30, screwed into the nut 32, and screwed into the rotating shaft 3. Fix to 0.
• the lever 21 is replaced on the right side of the handle grip 10C in FIG. 4.
• the lever 21 is detachable from the handle grip 10C, it can be removed from the handle grip 10C and used as a hand light.
• the lever 21 is thick at the base end connected to the rotation shaft 30 and gradually becomes thinner toward the free end, so that an appropriate distance between the lever 21 and the handle grip 10C is provided.
• the hooks are hooked to the worker's waist belt ⁇ stepladder, etc., because they are separated by a distance L (Fig. 4).
• the power tool 1 can be placed at a high place, thereby eliminating the need for a place to place the power tool 1 at a high place.
• the hook and the irradiation unit 20 are combined into one, it is convenient without being in the way.
• the substrate 26 and the timer circuit 26 C are arranged near the free end of the lever 21 and the power supply 25 is arranged inside the base end of the lever 21, a function of a hook is provided.
• the position of the free end of the lever 21 can be thin and compact.
• the irradiation part 120 is not located at the lower part of the handle grip 110 C, but outside the hammer case 110 A and the tip of the tip output part 114.
• the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment is different from the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment in that the power tool 1 is provided at a position corresponding to 114A.
• a tip output section 1 which is a part of the main body 110 and has a striking mechanism (not shown) for converting the rotational force of a motor (not shown) into a striking force to drive the tip tool 103.
• An irradiation section 120 is provided at the position of the tip section 114 A of the section 14.
• the irradiating section 120 has a substantially ring shape along the circumferential direction of the distal end portion 114 A of the substantially cylindrical distal end output portion, and surrounds a position corresponding to the distal end portion 114 A.
• the irradiating section 120 has an annular substrate 126 (FIG. 9) having substantially the same shape as that of the irradiating section 120, and is arranged coaxially with the irradiating section 120.
• the irradiation unit 120 includes three light emitters 123 (FIG. 9), an ON switch 126 A and an OFF switch 126 B, a timer circuit (not shown), and a power supply 125. These are arranged on an annular substrate 126.
• the luminous bodies 123 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the distal end 114 A so as to form an angle of 120 ° with respect to the axis of the tool bit 103, respectively.
• the irradiation direction of the body 1 2 3 is directed in front of the power tool 101.
• the power supply 125, the on-switch 126A and the off-switch 126B are also arranged on the same circumference where the light emitters 123 are arranged. These are all covered by transparent plastic lenses 124.
• the user presses the ON switch 126A to turn on the light emitter 123 to illuminate the tightening member, and automatically after approximately three minutes have elapsed since the start of lighting. This is the same as the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment in that the light is turned off.
• Irradiation with one light emitting body 23 as in the electric tool 1 according to the first embodiment generates a shadow of the tip tools 2 and 3, and this shadow is formed on the head of the mating member 6 and the fastening members 4 and 5. And it is hard to see.
• the tip tool 100 generated by one light emitter 123 is used.
• the shadow of 3 is canceled by the light of the other luminous body 123, and as a result, the shadow of the tool bit 103 'does not occur, and the tip of the tool bit 103 can be very easily seen. Workability can be improved.
• the power tool 201 according to the third embodiment is different from the power tool 210 in that the irradiation unit 220 is provided not at the lower part of the handle grip 210 C but at the position immediately above the trigger 213. This is different from the electric tool 1 according to the embodiment.
• the irradiating section 220 has a light emitter 222, an on switch 222A, and an off switch, and does not have a dedicated power supply, a timer circuit, and a lighting circuit for causing the light emitter 222 to emit light. This is different from the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment in the point.
• the irradiating section 220 is provided directly above the trigger 21, and one illuminant 222 is provided and is directed forward of the main body 210.
• An on-switch 1 26 A and an off-switch (not shown) are provided just behind the luminous body 2 23. Have been killed.
• the front part of the light emitter 222 is covered by a transparent lens 222.
• the luminous body 222 and the on-switch 226 A and the switch are connected to the substrate 226 by a cord 228.
• the board 222 is provided inside the handle grip 210C at a position corresponding to the rear surface.
• a lighting circuit (not shown) including a timer circuit (not shown) is provided. It is installed. No dedicated power supply for turning on the light emitters 223 is provided on the substrate.
• the board 222 is electrically connected to the battery 122 (FIG. 11), and the light emitting body 222 is turned on by the power from the battery 122A.
• the tip tool 103 When the power tool 201 is used, when the user pulls the trigger 210, the tip tool 103 is driven, and at the same time, the light emitter 222 is turned on, and the fastening member 101 is turned on. 4 is irradiated. Since the irradiating section 220 is provided directly above the trigger 21, even if the user extends the index finger toward the tip of the accessory tool 103 while holding the handle grip section 21 OC. However, the fingertip does not hit the irradiating section 220, which does not hinder the operation of the trigger 21 and improves the usability.
• the irradiation unit 220 does not have to protrude outward from the main body unit 210 and the battery pack 12 and the like, and even if the power tool 201 is operated in a narrow place, the irradiation unit 2 20 does not hit the partner material, etc., and the irradiation unit 220 does not interfere.
• the configuration of the power tool 201 can be made simple and economical. Also, the wiring inside the main body 210 can be facilitated, and the mounting surface can be made compact.
• the power tool 301 according to the fourth embodiment includes a lever 3
• the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment is different from the power tool 1 according to the first embodiment in that a telescopic member 3 21 B and a rotating means 3 21 C are provided in a part of 21.
• FIG. 13 for convenience of explanation, the state in which the extensible member 3 21 B is extended is shown by a solid line, and the state in which the extensible member 3 2 1 B is contracted. Is indicated by a broken line. Therefore, two levers 3 2 1 are not provided, but one is provided.
• the extensible member 3 21 B is provided at a substantially central position between the base end and the free end of the lever 3 21. Further, a telescopic switch .329 is provided at a position closer to the base end of the lever 321 than the telescopic member 321B. By operating the telescopic switch 32 9, the telescopic member 3 21 B is configured to expand and contract.
• the rotating means 3 21 C is provided at one end of the extensible member 3 21 B and near the free end of the lever 3 21.
• a configuration such as the irradiation angle adjusting and fixing unit of the first embodiment is used as the rotating unit 3221C, and the free end portion can be rotated with respect to the extensible member 3221B. In addition, it can be held at a predetermined angle.
• an on-switch 3226A and an off-switch (not shown) are provided at the free end of the lever 321.
• the lever 3 21 is provided with the extensible member 3 2 1 B and the rotating means 3 2 1 C, the illuminator (not shown) of the irradiation section 3 20 is brought closer to the irradiation object and the optimum Irradiation can be performed from an angle, and the irradiation target can be more easily seen.
• a paint spray nozzle may be provided in place of the light emitting body 3 23 of the power tool 301 according to the fourth embodiment. In this case, replace the ON switch 3 26 A with a mist fog button. When spraying paint, turn on the spray button with the spray nozzle closer to the object to be sprayed. Accordingly, the paint can be accurately and easily sprayed on the fastening member to be sprayed, for example, the bolt 304 or the like.
• the motor of the power tool according to the above-described embodiment is driven by electric power, but may be a pneumatic motor.
• the power source of the irradiation unit according to the first, second, and fourth embodiments is configured by a dry battery, but may be configured by a rechargeable storage battery.
• the lens is transparent.However, one luminous body is used, the lens is made of frosted glass, and the lens has fine irregularities.
• the light-emitting paint may be provided in the lens, or the lens may be made to contain a light-emitting paint, so that one light-emitting body makes the entire donut-shaped lens glow.

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