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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2007
Junichi Iwakami, Anjo, JP;
Shinya Bito, Anjo, JP;
Junichi Iwakami, Anjo, JP;
Shinya Bito, Anjo, JP;
Makita Corporation, Anjo, JP;
Abstract
A power tool includes a mode switching device that includes a mode switching member turned by manual operation, a linearly moving driven-side member and a mode switching mechanism actuated by linear motion of the driven-side member. The actuating member is disposed on the mode switching member such that the initial position of the actuating member is located in a position displaced in a radial direction from the rotation axis of the mode switching member. When the mode switching member is turned, the actuating member revolves in a circular arc movement in contact with the driven-side member to linearly move the driven-side member. The actuating member is structured to move radially inward of the mode switching member from the initial position toward the rotation axis of the mode switching member with respect to the mode switching member.