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Adapter for Power Tools, Power Tool System and Method of Operating the Same

  • US 20140159919A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2012
  • Published: 06/12/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adapter for a power tool powered by a detachable battery pack, comprising:

  • means for detachably connecting to only the power tool,an adapter controller,at least one memory and/or storage device in communication with the adapter controller, andat least one communication port configured to transmit electrical communications from the adapter controller to a controller located in the power tool and from the controller located in the power tool to the adapter controller,wherein the adapter is configured such that, when a battery pack having a battery pack controller, is connected to the power tool, a communication path is established from the battery pack controller to the adapter controller via the power tool controller.

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