Patent ID: 9180585
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: B25D,H01H

Abstract:
1. An actuation apparatus for a multi-mode power tool having a housing, a motor with a rotary output shaft disposed in the housing, drive means for driving a working member of the tool in response to rotation of said rotary output shaft, and a trigger disposed on the housing to enable activation of said motor, the actuation apparatus comprising: a mode control switch adapted for enabling a user to select between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation; a mode selection sensor for providing a signal indicating which mode of operation of the tool has been selected; and a control circuit for controlling operation of the motor in response to the signal, such that when in the first mode of operation the motor is operated by a first depression of the trigger and remains activated until deactivated by a second depression and release of the trigger, and in the second mode of operation, the motor is only activated while the trigger is depressed; and an on/off switch for actuating the motor, the on/off switch mechanically actuated by the trigger; and a lock-on switch; and wherein the lock-on switch is actuated by the control circuit, with the result that when the first mode is selected, and in response to a first depression of the trigger the motor is energized and when the trigger is released the motor remains energized.