Power tool
A power tool includes a handle detector that is less susceptible to vibrations and is highly durable and reliable. A grinder includes a brushless motor, an inner housing accommodating the brushless motor, a rubber cylinder, a spindle driven by the brushless motor, and an outer housing enclosing the inner housing and holding the inner housing with the rubber cylinder in between. The outer housing includes a handle mount and at least one handle detector that detects a side handle attached.
1. A power tool capable of detecting a side handle attached, the power tool comprising:
a motor;
an inner housing accommodating the motor;
an elastic member;
a final output shaft driven by the motor;
an outer housing enclosing the inner housing and holding the inner housing with the elastic member in between, the outer housing including
a mount to which the side handle is attachable, and
at least one handle detector configured to detect the side handle attached; and
a connecting shaft parallel to the final output shaft;
wherein the inner housing is connected to the outer housing with the connecting shaft.
2. The power tool according to claim 1 , wherein
the at least one handle detector detects the side handle attached, in response to an attaching operation of the side handle.
3. The power tool according to claim 2 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes a plurality of handle detectors.
4. The power tool according to claim 2 , wherein
the at least one handle detector operates in a contactless manner.
5. The power tool according to claim 2 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes
a detection member configured to come in contact with the side handle when the side handle is attached,
a sensor located behind the detection member having a front portion swingable about a pivot to detect the detection member that swings when coming in contact with the side handle, and
a receiver located between the pivot and the sensor to receive the side handle.
6. The power tool according to claim 1 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes a plurality of handle detectors.
7. The power tool according to claim 6 , wherein
the plurality of handle detectors are located in right and left portions of the outer housing.
8. The power tool according to claim 7 , wherein
the at least one handle detector operates in a contactless manner.
9. The power tool according to claim 7 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes
a detection member configured to come in contact with the side handle when the side handle is attached,
a sensor located behind the detection member having a front portion swingable about a pivot to detect the detection member that swings when coming in contact with the side handle, and
a receiver located between the pivot and the sensor to receive the side handle.
10. The power tool according to claim 6 , wherein
the at least one handle detector operates in a contactless manner.
11. The power tool according to claim 6 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes
a detection member configured to come in contact with the side handle when the side handle is attached,
a sensor located behind the detection member having a front portion swingable about a pivot to detect the detection member that swings when coming in contact with the side handle, and
a receiver located between the pivot and the sensor to receive the side handle.
12. The power tool according to claim 1 , wherein
the at least one handle detector operates in a contactless manner.
13. The power tool according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a handle integral with the outer housing.
14. A power tool capable of detecting a side handle attached, the power tool comprising:
a motor;
an inner housing accommodating the motor;
an elastic member;
a final output shaft driven by the motor;
an outer housing enclosing the inner housing and holding the inner housing with the elastic member in between, the outer housing including
a mount to which the side handle is attachable, and
at least one handle detector configured to detect the side handle attached, wherein
the at least one handle detector includes
a detection member configured to come in contact with the side handle when the side handle is attached,
a sensor located behind the detection member having a front portion swingable about a pivot to detect the detection member that swings when coming in contact with the side handle, and
a receiver located between the pivot and the sensor to receive the side handle.
15. The power tool according to claim 14 , wherein
the at least one handle detector includes a dust cover covering the sensor.