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Portable tool connected to an operation controlling and /or monitoring unit via a cable

  • US 20020144832A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2001
  • Published: 10/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Portable tool, comprising maneuver and/or signal producing means (22-25), an operation controlling and/or monitoring control unit located remotely from and connected to the tool via a multi-core cable (16), said cable (16) being provided with a multi-connector plug (17) for interconnection with a mating multi-connector jack on the tool so as to communicate electric power as well as electric signals between the tool and said control unit, characterized in that said maneuver and/or communication signal producing means (22-25) are disposed on a separate tool upgrading module (20) which is provided on one side with a secondary multi-connector plug (21) for interconnection with said multi-connector jack on the tool, and on another side with a secondary multi-connector jack for connection with said multi-connector plug (17) on said cable (16), whereby said upgrading module (20) has the form of a readily disconnectable and exchangeable adapter inserted between said cable (16) and the tool.

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