OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003272

Air tool with exhaust diverting valve

Published: 2026-09-15T19:59:57.187900Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003272
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Powered Hand Tools

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ABSTRACT

A pneumatic tool (10) is described for diverting exhaust air from an air motor
(18) between a rearward opening (22), a forward opening (24), or both, without
requiring any disassembly. An exhaust diverting valve selector (26) allows
adjustment of the direction of flow as determined by an exhaust diverting
valve (60) from the exterior of tool (10). A method of manufacturing a
pneumatic tool (10) with an exhaust diverting valve (60) is also disclosed.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003272
Published 2026-09-15T19:59:57.187900Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003272