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Multi-head power tool with reverse lock-out capability

  • US 9,421,682 B2
  • Filed: 07/03/2012
  • Issued: 08/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A handheld power tool comprising:

  • a handle;

    a tool housing;

    a rotary assembly located within the tool housing and capable of rotating a shaft in a forward and reverse direction;

    a plate member having an opening located therein;

    a detachable tool head couplable to the rotary assembly and the tool housing, the tool head having a contact plate capable of contacting the plate member; and

    a retainer pin positioned within the opening of the plate member, the retainer pin coupled to a direction-selection switch;

    wherein upon axial movement of the plate member by the contacting plate the opening in the plate member limits movement of the retainer pin and selection of an operating direction by the direction-selection switch.

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