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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 1989
Filed:
Aug. 07, 1987
Richard D Robinson, Bryan, OH (US);
Robert A Willoughby, Mt. Washington, OH (US);
Phil D Thorp, Bryan, OH (US);
The Aro Corporation, Bryan, OH (US);
Abstract
An improved torque control and fluid shut-off mechanism for a fluid operated tool includes a bit holder and driving clutch member which are connected for uniform cojoint axial movement and independent rotary movement. Spring biased ball bearings provides for cojoint rotary movement which is overcome when the spring biasing force associated with the driving clutch member exceeds a threshold level. A locking sleeve fitted over the driving clutch member cooperates with a control rod for the fluid inlet to the rotary vane air motor to control initiation of operation, termination of operation, and resetting of the tool. A toggle-type trigger controls inlet fluid for forward and reverse operation of the tool.