BATTERY PACK ADAPTOR WITH OVERSTRESS DETECTION CIRCUIT
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1. An adaptor for connecting a power source to a power tool, the adaptor comprising:
- a housing having a first end that is configured to connect to a power source and a second end that is configured to connect to a power tool; and
a control circuit disposed within the housing, the control circuit being configured to detect an overstress condition in the power tool and to control the power tool responsive to detecting the overstress condition.
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Abstract
An adaptor for connecting a power source to a power tool includes a housing having a first end that is configured to connect to a power source and a second end that is configured to connect to a power tool. The adaptor includes a control circuit disposed within the housing. The control circuit is configured to detect an overstress condition in the power tool and to control the power tool responsive to detecting the overstress condition.
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1. An adaptor for connecting a power source to a power tool, the adaptor comprising:
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a housing having a first end that is configured to connect to a power source and a second end that is configured to connect to a power tool; and a control circuit disposed within the housing, the control circuit being configured to detect an overstress condition in the power tool and to control the power tool responsive to detecting the overstress condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for detecting and controlling an overstress condition in a power tool, the method comprising:
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detecting an overstress condition in a power tool by a control circuit disposed within a housing of an adaptor, wherein the adaptor is operably connected between a power source and the power tool; and controlling the power tool by the control circuit disposed within the housing of the adaptor responsive to detecting the overstress condition in the power tool. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A cordless power tool system, comprising:
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a cordless power tool configured to receive a power source to power the power tool; a power source; and an adaptor for connecting the power source to the cordless power tool, the adaptor comprising; a housing having a first end that is configured to connect to the power source and a second end that is configured to connect to the cordless power tool; and a control circuit disposed within the housing, the control circuit being configured to detect an overstress condition in the power tool and to control the power tool responsive to detecting the overstress condition. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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