OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000984

Electronic spindle lock for a power tool

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:41.508565Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000984
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Machining Systems

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ABSTRACT

Electronic spindle lock for a power tool. One embodiment provides a power tool
including a housing, a bit receiving portion provided on the housing for
receiving a power tool bit, a motor within the housing configured to rotate
the bit receiving portion, and a controller coupled to the motor. The
controller is configured to enter an electronic spindle lock mode, and detect
rotation of the bit receiving portion in a first direction. The controller is
also configured to control motor to rotate in a second direction in response
to detecting rotation of the bit receiving portion in the first direction.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000984
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:41.508565Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000984