OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000699

Depth and angle sensor attachment for a power tool

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:16.349832Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000699
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

A power tool including a sensor attachment, a housing, a motor, and a power
tool controller. The power tool controller is operable or configured to
control power provided to the motor. The sensor attachment is coupled to the
power tool's housing and includes a first non-contact sensor and a sensor
controller. The sensor controller receives signals from the first non-contact
sensor related to distance to a work surface and determines a fastener depth
based on the signals from the first non-contact sensor. If the fastener depth
is greater than or equal to a desired fastener depth, the sensor controller
generates and sends a control signal to the power tool controller. In
response, the power tool controller turns off or cuts power to the motor.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000699
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:16.349832Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000699