US4140446A
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Rotary pneumatic tool with vibration absorbing means
Assignee: Atlas Copco AB
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Filing: 1977-09-22
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A rotary pneumatically powered tool comprising a housing, a motor assembly mounted in the housing and comprising a pneumatic motor for rotating an output shaft, and vibration absorbing mounting means for supporting and vibration insulating the motor assembly relative to the housing. The vibration absorbing means comprises a resilient connection piece for cramping the motor assembly axially in the housing and for interconnecting air passages in the motor assembly and the housing so as to enable communication of pressure air to and from the pneumatic motor of the motor assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry G. Fernstrom
- 👤 Bo R. Lindqvist
- 👤 Knut C. Schoeps
- 👤 Lars T. Skogsberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:01
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25D; B25D17/00; B25D17/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S415/00; Y10S415/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a rotary pneumatic tool comprising a generally tubular housing (10), a motor assembly (11) of generally cylindrical outer shape mounted in the housing (10) and arranged to rotate an output shaft (13), passages (14,15) in the housing (10) and the motor assembly (11) for communicating pressure air to and from the motor assembly (11), and vibration absorbing means (20,21, 32,40) resiliently mounting the motor assembly (11) in the housing (10), the improvement wherein: said vibration absorbing means comprises a resilient connection piece (32) which is arranged to axially support said motor assembly (11) relative to said housing (10); and through passages (33,35) are provided in said resilient connection piece (32) for interconnecting said pressure air passages (14,15) in said housing (10) and said motor assembly (11).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a rotary pneumatic tool comprising a generally tubular housing (10), a motor assembly (11) of generally cylindrical outer shape mounted in the housing (10) and arranged to rotate an output shaft (13), passages (14,15) in the housing (10) and the motor assembly (11) for communicating pressure air to and from the motor assembly (11), and vibration absorbing means (20,21, 32,40) resiliently mounting the motor assembly (11) in the housing (10), the improvement wherein: said vibration absorbing means comprises a resilient connection piece (32) which is arranged to axially support said motor assembly (11) relative to said housing (10); and through passages (33,35) are provided in said resilient connection piece (32) for interconnecting said pressure air passages (14,15) in said housing (10) and said motor assembly (11).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Rotary pneumatic tool according to claim 1, wherein said connection piece (32) is annular, and has one central opening (33) and at least one opening (35) laterally located relative to said central opening (33).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Rotary pneumatic tool according to claim 1, wherein said vibration absorbing means (20,21,32,40) comprises at least one O-ring (20,21) which is arranged to resiliently support said motor assembly (11) in radial directions relative to said housing (10).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
Rotary pneumatic tool according to claim 1, comprising opposite, axially directed grooves (41,42) in said housing (10) and in said motor assembly (11), and wherein said vibration absorbing means (20,21,32,40) comprises at least two resilient key members (40) mounted in said opposite, axially directed grooves (41,42) to support said motor assembly (11) tangentially relative to said housing (10).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |