OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000736

Electronic clutch for powered fastener driver

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:19.472746Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000736
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Fastening Tools

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ABSTRACT

Systems and methods for implementing an electronic clutch in a powered
fastener driver. One fastener driver includes a motor, a trigger, a position
sensor, a speed sensor, and a controller. The position sensor is configured to
sense a position of the lifting assembly. The speed sensor is configured to
sense a speed of the motor. The controller is configured to provide power to
the motor. The controller is configured to receive speed signals from the
speed sensor indicative of the speed of the motor, and determine whether the
speed of the motor has dropped by a speed drop threshold within a first period
of time. The controller is configured to activate an electronic clutch to
electronically brake the motor for a second period of time. In response to the
second period of time having passed, the controller is configured to provide
power to the motor.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000736
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:19.472746Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000736