Abstract:
A holster for an electronic device having a device length and a device width. The holster comprises a main body including a rear surface having a given periphery and a wall extending from the rear surface about a substantial portion of the periphery. A lip extends from the wall about a substantial portion of the periphery. An open area is defined by the lip and has an open area length and an open area width wherein the open area length is greater than the device length or the open area width is greater than the device width.
Abstract:
A rotary tool, such as an impact wrench, includes a housing having a forward end and supporting a motor. The motor has a motor shaft extending axially through the housing and defining an axis. The rotary tool further includes a frame coupled to the motor shaft and rotatable relative to the housing about the axis in response to rotation of the motor shaft. The frame defines an interior space. The rotary tool also includes a piston supported by the frame and moveable axially in the interior space and an output shaft supported in the forward end of the housing and rotatable about the axis. The output shaft has a plurality of cams. The piston is engageable with the plurality of cams to intermittently hammer the output shaft.
Abstract:
A non-metallic pressure cap equivalent for a metallic pressure cap of a diaphragm pump, is provided the non-metallic pressure cap having a plate portion, a flange portion, and a wall portion located between and connecting the plate and the flange portions. The thickness of the flange portion of the non-metallic pressure cap is greater than the thickness of a flange portion of the metallic pressure cap. Also provided is a non-metallic pressure cap for a diaphragm pump, the non-metallic pressure cap having a plate portion, a flange portion, and a wall portion located between and connecting the plate and the flange portions. The wall portion has a thickness, tw, and defines a radius, r, on an outer surface transition between the wall and flange portions, the ratio between the radius and the thickness of the wall portion being defined according to the following equation r>null (tw). A diaphragm pump having a non-metallic pressure cap equivalent is also provided having a plate portion, a flange portion, and a wall portion located between and connecting the plate and the flange portions. The thickness of the flange portion of the non-metallic pressure cap is greater than the thickness of a flange portion of the metallic pressure cap. The wall portion includes a radius, r, defined on an outer surface transition between the wall and flange portions, the ratio between the radius and the thickness of the wall portion being defined according to the following equation: r>null (tw).
Abstract:
A partially preloaded diaphragm having an outer attachment portion defining a first plane (P) and disposed about an axis substantially perpendicular to the first plane. An inner attachment portion is disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis of the outer attachment portion and defines a second plane (C). The inner attachment portion is movable away from the outer attachment portion into a fully extended pumping position defining a third plane (F). The first plane and the second plane are spaced at a distance to define a preload distance (PC) when the diaphragm is at rest, and the first and third plane are spaced to define a pump stroke distance (PF) when the diaphragm is fully extended. The preload distance is from about 25 percent to about 85 percent of the pump stroke distance.
Abstract:
An interchangeable handle grip assembly, conversion kit, and tools having an interchangeable handle grip are provided having an inlet extension tube and an outlet extension tube. The assembly includes a housing extension having a mounting bracket into which the inlet extension tube and the outlet extension tube are inserted. An extension grip cover fitted to cover at least a portion of the mounting bracket provides a gripping surface thereon.
Abstract:
A forward/reverse mechanism and a pneumatic pressure operated power tool incorporating the mechanism are provided. The mechanism includes a rocker button having two lever portions and an actuator disposed next to one lever portion or a pair of actuators disposed next to both lever portions for engaging and rotating opposite sides of a periphery of a rotary valve spool for effecting rotation of the rotary spool in response to movement of the rocker button.
Abstract:
A method for improving the accuracy and repeatability of torque applied by discrete energy tools subjected to a wide variety of joint conditions. The method includes relating air pressure to output torque and compensating for temperature and aging variations. Additionally, the method may include a process for detecting previously tightened fasteners.
Abstract:
An air compressor unit having an enclosure that permits adequate cooling air flow, and reduces the amount of noise that emanates from the air compressor unit. The enclosure has a partition that separates the interior of the enclosure into two compartments: a discharge compartment and a component compartment. A discharge aperture is in fluid flow communication with the discharge compartment. A compressor and motor are contained in the component compartment. The component compartment may be separated in a first compartment and a second compartment. Inlets allow cooling air to enter the enclosure, and a discharge aperture permits the cooling air to exit the enclosure. A blower draws cooling air into the enclosure through the inlets. An aftercooler is located between the compressor and the discharge aperture. The enclosure and compartments are configured to reduce the amount of direct nullline of sightnull noise that emanates from the air compressor unit.
Abstract:
A pneumatic tool is provided having a housing with an exhaust passageway and a handle. The handle has an inlet that receives the housing, an outlet having at least one exhaust port, and an interior surface that defines an exhaust chamber. The exhaust passageway, exhaust chamber, and the at least one exhaust port are sequentially in fluid communication when the housing is inserted into the handle. A seal disposed between the interior surface of the handle and the housing, the seal being located between the exhaust chamber and the inlet. Also provided is a handle substrate with an inlet that receives the housing and an interior surface that defines an exhaust chamber. The exhaust chamber is in fluid communication with the exhaust passageway when the housing is inserted into the handle. An endcap is removably attached to the handle and has an outlet with at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the exhaust chamber. A seal is disposed at an interface between the handle and the endcap.
Abstract:
The eccentric assembly includes a shaft, an eccentric weight, and a counterweight. The eccentric weight is mounted on the shaft such that as a motor rotates the shaft, the eccentric weight generates vibrations that are transferred to the drum assembly of the vibration compacting machine. The eccentric assembly also includes a counterweight that is coupled to the eccentric weight. The counterweight moves between a first position where a first surface on the counterweight contacts a second surface on the eccentric weight and a second position where the first surface of the counterweight is separated from the second surface of the eccentric weight. One of the entire first or second surfaces engages the other of the first surface or second surface when the eccentric weight and the counterweight are in the first position.