TOOL OPERATED SWITCH FOR VACUUMS
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1. A vacuum comprising:
- a portable vacuum having a motor and a power cord;
a socket for providing power to a power tool other than the vacuum;
a sensor for sensing the operation of the power tool; and
a control module for receiving a signal from the sensor and for selective providing a signal to the relay to thereby switch the motor on and off.
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Abstract
A vacuum control system allows the vacuum to be turned on and off automatically based on the operation of an associated power tool. The vacuum is able to run at full power without sacrificing power to the power tool itself. Additionally, a pneumatic power tool may be used to control the operation of the vacuum.
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1. A vacuum comprising:
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a portable vacuum having a motor and a power cord; a socket for providing power to a power tool other than the vacuum; a sensor for sensing the operation of the power tool; and a control module for receiving a signal from the sensor and for selective providing a signal to the relay to thereby switch the motor on and off. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A vacuum system for use with a power tool comprising:
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a vacuum, the vacuum comprising a vacuum motor and a hose for connecting the vacuum to a power tool; a control module for controlling the operation of the vacuum motor; and a signal receiving device for communicating with a remote switch; a remote switch separate from the vacuum comprising; a connector which is connectable to a source of power suitable for powering a power tool; a connector which is connectable to a power tool so as to provide said source of power to the power tool to thereby operate the power tool; a sensor for sensing the operation of the power tool; and a signal transmitting device for communicating with the control module; and wherein the control module operates the vacuum motor according to the operation of the power tool. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for controlling a vacuum comprising:
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selecting a vacuum having a vacuum motor and a hose; selecting a control module for receiving a signal indicating the operation of a power tool and for controlling the operation of the vacuum motor in accordance to the operation of the power tool; selecting a power tool; using the vacuum in concert with the power tool to perform a task; and operating the vacuum so that the vacuum is turned on and off according to the operation of the power tool. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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