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WO2012108375A1
WO2012108375A1 PCT/JP2012/052595 JP2012052595W WO2012108375A1 WO 2012108375 A1 WO2012108375 A1 WO 2012108375A1 JP 2012052595 W JP2012052595 W JP 2012052595W WO 2012108375 A1 WO2012108375 A1 WO 2012108375A1
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直 有村
賢一郎 稲垣
将利 渥美
山田 穣
博之 海藏
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パナソニックEsパワーツール株式会社
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Priority to EP12744315.8A priority patent/EP2674260B1/en
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25BTOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B21/00Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening tools; Attachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25BTOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B21/00Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening tools; Attachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
    • B25B21/008Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening tools; Attachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose with automatic change-over from high speed-low torque mode to low speed-high torque mode
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25BTOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B23/00Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
    • B25B23/14Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
    • B25B23/147Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for electrically operated wrenches or screwdrivers

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  • the present invention relates to a power tool, and more particularly to a power tool having a speed change means.
  • Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 when the motor current is monitored and it is determined that the load torque has increased if the motor current exceeds a predetermined value and the reduction ratio is switched, Therefore, the increase in cost can be kept small.
  • inrush motor current flows even when the motor rotation speed is rapidly increased by a sudden trigger switch operation (see FIG. 8 (b)), but there is a possibility of causing a malfunction of automatic shifting in response to this.
  • This invention is made in view of such a point, and makes it a subject to provide the electric tool which can perform the change of the reduction ratio accompanying a raise of load cheaply and appropriately.
  • the present invention provides a power tool in which a transmission that switches a reduction ratio is arranged between a motor as a rotational power source and an output unit that is rotationally driven by the motor.
  • Driving state detecting means for detecting at least two driving states of driving states that change in accordance with the predetermined condition, and at least two driving states detected by the driving state detecting means are set in advance for each of them
  • a control means for causing the transmission to switch the reduction ratio when both are satisfied.
  • control unit compares the reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction gear ratio side to the high reduction gear ratio side and the reduction gear ratio switching operation from the high reduction gear ratio side to the reduction gear ratio side with a predetermined condition. Different driving states may be used.
  • a motor driving current value and a motor rotation speed or an increase rate of the motor rotation speed can be suitably used.
  • the inrush current at the time of starting the motor it is possible to obtain a device that does not cause a malfunction due to an inrush current due to a steep change in the motor rotation speed with a simple configuration.
  • control means performs a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side when the motor drive current value and the motor rotation speed increase rate satisfy both predetermined conditions. Further, it is possible to suitably use the one that causes the reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side when the motor drive current value and the motor rotational speed satisfy both predetermined conditions. .
  • Motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor is provided, and the control means is for switching a reduction ratio according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means.
  • the control unit includes a power source temperature detecting unit that corrects the predetermined condition and detects a temperature of the power source, and the control unit is configured to switch the reduction ratio according to the power source temperature detected by the power source temperature detecting unit. May be corrected.
  • the control unit detects that the motor driving temperature detected by the motor driving temperature detecting unit is higher than a predetermined value. What raises the said predetermined condition with respect to a drive current value is preferable. A decrease in torque at the time of shifting can be prevented, and a decrease in work speed can be prevented.
  • the load on the power source is reduced.
  • the power source is a battery
  • the battery can be prevented from deteriorating, and the motor is not immediately stopped due to the temperature rise of the battery. Can continue safely.
  • the control unit detects the motor driving current value when the power source temperature detected by the power source temperature detecting unit is higher than a predetermined value. If the predetermined condition is reduced, the load on the battery can be reduced and the temperature rise can be restricted, which is preferable in terms of preventing battery deterioration and ensuring work safety.
  • motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor
  • power supply temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the power supply
  • the control means may correct the predetermined condition in accordance with the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. In the case of high, if the correction of the predetermined condition according to the power supply temperature is prioritized over the correction of the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature, the motor will not suddenly stop due to an increase in battery temperature. In addition, it is advantageous in terms of ensuring work safety.
  • the smaller correction value may be used. The burden on both the motor and the battery can be reduced.
  • the electric tool shown in FIG. 2 is an electric drill driver that uses a motor 10 that can freely rotate in the forward and reverse directions, and the rotational output of the motor 10 has a reduction ratio. Is output to the output unit 12 via a transmission 11 having a speed change function.
  • 18 is a battery pack.
  • the transmission 11 can switch a reduction ratio by an electromagnetic member such as a solenoid, and the reduction ratio switching operation is performed under the control of the control circuit 13.
  • the control circuit 13 also controls the rotation of the motor 10 in accordance with the operation of the trigger switch 14.
  • the control circuit 13 that drives the motor 10 through the motor drive circuit 15 has a rotation speed N of the motor 10. Is connected to the current detection means 17 for detecting the motor drive current I. When the reduction ratio switching operation is automatically performed in accordance with the work load, both the detection means described above are used.
  • the control circuit 13 instructs the transmission 11 to switch the reduction ratio in the transmission 11 in accordance with the detection output of the driving state detection means 16, 17.
  • the control circuit 13 constituted by a one-chip microcomputer or the like in this electric tool starts the motor 10 in a state where the reduction ratio is set to a smaller side (reduction ratio 1 in FIG. 1) in the initial setting,
  • the reduction ratio 1 in FIG. 1 When the two conditions of the motor drive current I ⁇ I1 (A) and the motor rotation speed increase rate ⁇ ⁇ 1 are satisfied, the automatic transmission is shifted to the side where the reduction ratio becomes large (the reduction ratio 2 in FIG. 1).
  • the control circuit 13 When performing a work in which the load at start-up is small and the work load gradually increases as the work continues, the motor drive current I gradually increases and the motor rotation speed N decreases, but the motor drive current I ⁇ I1 (A ) And the rate of increase in the motor rotation speed N ⁇ ⁇ 1, the control circuit 13 automatically shifts the transmission 11 to the side where the reduction ratio becomes larger. Note that the decrease in the motor rotation speed N may cause the increase rate to be negative.
  • the gear is shifted in the direction of decreasing the reduction ratio.
  • the motor drive current I decreases and the motor rotation speed N increases. Therefore, when the conditions of the motor drive current I ⁇ I4 (A) and the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N ⁇ ⁇ 4 are satisfied, the automatic shift is performed to the reduction speed ratio (high speed side). Further, when shifting to the high speed side is possible, automatic shifting to the high speed side is performed when the conditions of the motor driving current I ⁇ I3 (A) and the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N ⁇ ⁇ 3 are satisfied.
  • I4> I3 and ⁇ 3> ⁇ 4 it may be different depending on the reduction ratio setting to be switched.
  • the motor rotation speed N is determined by the value of the increase rate, but the value of the rotation speed N itself may be used as the determination condition.
  • the value of the motor rotation speed N is used as the automatic transmission condition to the reduction speed ratio (high speed side).
  • a motor drive temperature detection means 19 for detecting the temperature of the motor 10 or the motor drive circuit 15 is provided, and the motor drive temperature Tm detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is set to a value. Accordingly, the control circuit 13 corrects the condition value for switching the reduction ratio, thereby preventing a decrease in torque at the time of shifting and preventing a decrease in work speed.
  • I1 is set as the condition value for the motor current for shifting.
  • I2, I3, and I4 when the motor drive temperature Tm is lower than the preset temperature Tm1, I11, I21, I31, and I41 are set as current values for determination I1, I2, I3, and I4.
  • I12, I22, I32 and I42 are used.
  • Fig. 5 shows a flowchart for this case.
  • the determination current value may be changed depending on the motor driving temperature from the function expression of the motor driving temperature and the determination current.
  • Tm is equal to or higher than Tm3
  • battery temperature detection means (power supply temperature detection means) 20 for detecting the temperature of the battery is provided, and a control circuit is provided according to the value of the battery temperature Tb detected by the battery temperature detection means 20.
  • a control circuit is provided according to the value of the battery temperature Tb detected by the battery temperature detection means 20.
  • the determination current values I1 to I4 are not changed.
  • the determination current values I1 and I1. I2 is corrected to a small value, and the speed is changed to a state where the reduction ratio becomes large. If the battery temperature Tb is equal to or higher than the condition value Tb2, the motor 10 is forcibly stopped.
  • the correction according to the battery temperature Tb can also be corrected by setting a table, and the determination current value may be changed according to the battery temperature Tb from the functional expression of the battery temperature Tb and the determination current.
  • the condition value (determination current value) is corrected based on the table according to both the motor drive temperature Tm and the battery temperature Tb. Specifically, when battery temperature Tb ⁇ Tb1, correction based on battery temperature is not performed, and a correction value determined by motor drive temperature Tm is used. However, when the battery temperature Tb satisfies the condition of Tb1 ⁇ Tb ⁇ Tb2, that is, when the battery temperature Tb is high, the correction set according to the battery temperature Tb, not the correction value determined by the motor driving temperature Tm. Change the reduction ratio using the value. By automatically shifting to the large reduction ratio side (low speed side), the motor current value decreases, so that the battery temperature rise can be limited.
  • the worker can continue the work safely without stopping suddenly and becoming inoperable. If the battery temperature Tb is equal to or higher than Tb2 and the battery is heated, the motor 10 is forcibly stopped in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the motor 10 is forced to stop immediately when the battery temperature rises. Therefore, the work can be continued safely.
  • the corrected determination current value according to the motor driving temperature Tm and the corrected determination according to the battery temperature Tb may be derived individually, and the shift may be performed using the smaller determination current value of the determination current values. The burden on both the motor 10 and the battery pack 18 can be reduced, and the operation can be continued safely.
  • the motor current I and the motor rotation speed N are used as the driving state to be detected for automatic reduction ratio switching.
  • the motor current I and the motor driving temperature Tm, the motor current I and the battery are used.
  • the temperature Tb, the motor driving temperature Tm and the motor rotational speed N, the motor rotational speed N and the battery temperature Tb, etc. may be used.
  • the reduction ratio is It may be switched.
  • the operation amount (pull amount) of the trigger switch 14 may be one of driving states that are detected for automatic reduction ratio switching.
  • the electric power tool includes the motor 10, the output unit 12, and the transmission 11.
  • the motor 10 defines a rotational power source.
  • the output unit 12 is rotationally driven by the motor 10.
  • the transmission 11 is disposed between the motor 10 and the output unit 12. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio.
  • the driving state of the motor 10 changes according to the magnitude of the load applied to the motor 10.
  • the electric tool includes drive state detection means and control means (control circuit 13).
  • the drive state detection means is configured to detect at least two types of drive states.
  • the two types of driving states are driving states that change according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven.
  • the control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation when at least two kinds of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means satisfy both predetermined conditions.
  • the electric tool includes a drive state detection unit and a control unit.
  • the drive state detection means is configured to detect the drive state of the motor 10.
  • the drive state detection means is configured to detect at least two types of drive states. One of the at least two driving states is the first driving state, and the other is the second driving state. Thereby, the drive state detection means is configured to detect the first drive state and the second drive state.
  • the first driving state is one of driving states that change according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven.
  • the second driving state is a driving state that changes according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven.
  • the second driving state is different from the first driving state.
  • the control means is configured to recognize whether or not the first driving state satisfies the first condition.
  • the control means is configured to recognize whether or not the second driving state satisfies the second condition.
  • the control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation when the first drive state satisfies the first condition and the second drive state satisfies the second condition. ing.
  • the control means is a driving state for comparing with a predetermined condition in a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side and a reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side. A different one is used.
  • the drive state that is compared with the predetermined condition when the speed reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side is performed by the control means is from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side by the control means. This is different from the driving state compared with the predetermined condition when the reduction ratio switching operation is performed.
  • At least two types of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means are a motor driving current value and the number of rotations of the motor 10 or the rate of increase of the number of rotations of the motor 10. That is, the first driving state is a motor driving current value.
  • the second driving state is the number of rotations of the motor 10 or the rate of increase of the number of rotations of the motor 10.
  • control means includes a rotation speed detection means 16.
  • the rotation speed detection means 16 is configured to detect the rotation speed of the motor 10.
  • the control means is configured to recognize the rotation speed of the motor 10 based on the rotation speed of the motor 10 detected by the rotation speed detection means 16.
  • control means may recognize the rate of change in the rotational speed of the motor 10.
  • control means includes a rotation speed detection means 16.
  • the rotation speed detection means 16 is configured to detect the rotation speed of the motor 10.
  • the control means is configured to recognize the rate of increase in the rotational speed of the motor 10 based on the change in the rotational speed of the motor 10 detected by the rotational speed detection means 16.
  • the electric tool includes a current detection means 17.
  • the current detection means 17 is configured to detect a motor drive current for driving the motor 10.
  • the control means is configured to detect the motor drive current value based on the motor drive current detected by the current detection means 17.
  • control means switches the reduction ratio from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side in the transmission 11 when the motor drive current value and the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy predetermined conditions. Let the action take place.
  • control means causes the transmission 11 to change from the speed reduction ratio lower than the predetermined speed reduction ratio to the predetermined speed.
  • the reduction ratio is switched to a reduction ratio higher than the reduction ratio.
  • control means The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from the low reduction ratio side to the high reduction ratio side.
  • the control means performs a predetermined deceleration.
  • the transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a reduction ratio lower than the ratio to a reduction ratio higher than a predetermined reduction ratio.
  • the control means switches the operation of switching between the reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio and the reduction ratio from the reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio. It is configured to be performed.
  • the first determination current value is, for example, the current value I1.
  • the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed is, for example, the increase rate ⁇ 1.
  • the control means operates the transmission 11 at a reduced speed ratio when starting the motor 10.
  • control means operates the transmission 11 at a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio when starting the motor 10.
  • control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side when the motor drive current value and the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy predetermined conditions.
  • the control means changes from a reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio.
  • the transmission 11 is caused to switch the reduction ratio.
  • the control means has a high reduction ratio.
  • the transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from the side to the reduction speed ratio side.
  • the control means when the motor drive current value is less than or equal to the second determination current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 is greater than or equal to the second predetermined rotation speed, the control means is less than the predetermined reduction ratio.
  • the transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a high reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio.
  • the motor drive current value is equal to or smaller than the second determination current value, and the rotation speed of the motor 10 is the first speed.
  • the control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from a reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio.
  • the first determination current value may be different from the second determination current value.
  • the control means is on the high reduction ratio side. May be configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform the operation of switching the reduction ratio from the speed to the reduction speed ratio side.
  • the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed may be different from the increase rate of the second predetermined rotation speed.
  • the control means performs a predetermined deceleration.
  • the transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a reduction ratio higher than the ratio to a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio. Further, the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation number is different from the increase rate of the second predetermined rotation number.
  • the electric power tool may include a motor drive temperature detection means 19.
  • the motor drive temperature detecting means is configured to detect the motor drive temperature.
  • the motor drive temperature is the temperature of the motor or the temperature of the motor drive circuit.
  • the control means corrects the predetermined condition for switching the reduction ratio in accordance with the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means.
  • One of the driving states detected by the driving state detection means is a motor driving current value.
  • the control means increases the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the value of the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is higher than a predetermined value.
  • the electric power tool may include a power source temperature detecting means.
  • the power source temperature detecting means is configured to detect the temperature of the power source.
  • the control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition for switching the reduction ratio in accordance with the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means.
  • the electric tool is provided with power source temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the power source.
  • the control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to switch the reduction ratio from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side when the three conditions (a), (b), and (c) are satisfied. ing.
  • the condition (a) is that the temperature of the power source detected by the power source temperature detecting means is lower than the first condition temperature.
  • the condition (b) is that the drive current value of the motor 10 is equal to or greater than the first determination current value.
  • the condition (c) is that the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed.
  • the control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side. It is configured.
  • the condition (d) is that the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is equal to or higher than the first condition temperature and lower than the second condition temperature.
  • the condition (e) is that the motor drive current value is equal to or greater than the first correction current value.
  • the first correction current value is lower than the first determination current value.
  • the condition (f) is that the rate of increase of the rotational speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the rate of increase of the first predetermined rotational speed.
  • the control means forcibly stops the motor 10 when the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is equal to or higher than the second condition temperature.
  • one of the drive states detected by the drive state detection means is the motor drive current value.
  • the control means reduces the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value.
  • the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detection means can be combined. That is, the electric tool includes a motor drive temperature detection means 19 and a power supply temperature detection means.
  • the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is configured to detect the temperature of the motor 10.
  • the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is configured to detect the temperature of the motor drive circuit 15 for the motor 10.
  • the power source temperature detecting means is configured to detect the temperature of the power source.
  • the control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means.
  • the control unit prioritizes the correction of the predetermined condition according to the power supply temperature over the correction of the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature.
  • control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means.
  • the control unit corrects the predetermined condition according to the power source temperature without correcting the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature. Correct the conditions.
  • the control means includes a correction value for the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is higher than a predetermined value, and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means.
  • the smaller correction value may be used.

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An electric tool in which there is disposed a transmission for switching the reduction ratio between a motor serving as a source of rotational power and an output unit rotatably driven by the motor. There are provided a drive state detecting means for detecting at least two driving states from among driving states that change according to the magnitude of a load when the output part is driven; and a control means for causing the transmission to perform an operation of switching the reduction ratio when the at least two driving states detected by the driving state detecting means together fulfill a prescribed condition set in advance in regard to each of the states.

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電動工具Electric tool
 本発明は、電動工具、殊に変速手段を備えている電動工具に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a power tool, and more particularly to a power tool having a speed change means.
 作業の負荷の大小に応じて減速比を切り替えることができる電動工具によって、ネジ締めや穴あけ作業を行う場合、まず、低減速比、つまり低トルク高速回転で作業を開始し、その後、減速比を大きくして高トルク低速回転側へと変速して作業を行うことが効率的である。しかし、減速比切り換えの変速を手動で行うものでは、作業開始にあたり、低減速比に設定し、作業途中で高減速比側へ切り換える動作を加えなければならず、作業者にかかる負担が大きくなってしまう。 When screw tightening or drilling work with an electric tool that can switch the reduction ratio according to the work load, first start the work with a reduced speed ratio, that is, low torque and high speed rotation, and then set the reduction ratio. It is efficient to increase the speed and shift to the high torque low speed rotation side. However, if the gear ratio is switched manually, the reduction speed ratio must be set at the start of work, and an operation to switch to the high reduction ratio side must be added during work, increasing the burden on the operator. End up.
 このために、負荷トルクの変化に応じて変速が自動的になされるものがあるが、機械的機構のみで自動変速を行うものは構造的に複雑でコストも高くなってしまう。負荷トルクをトルクセンサで検出して変速を電磁的に行うものでは、トルクセンサによるコストアップが生じる。 For this reason, some gears are automatically changed in accordance with changes in load torque, but those that perform automatic gear shifting only with a mechanical mechanism are structurally complex and costly. In the case where the load torque is detected by a torque sensor and the shift is performed electromagnetically, an increase in cost is caused by the torque sensor.
 一方、特許文献1や特許文献2に示されているように、モータ電流を監視して、モータ電流が所定値を越えれば負荷トルクが大きくなったと判定して減速比を切り換える場合、自動変速のためのコストアップは小さく抑えることができる。 On the other hand, as shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when the motor current is monitored and it is determined that the load torque has increased if the motor current exceeds a predetermined value and the reduction ratio is switched, Therefore, the increase in cost can be kept small.
 しかし、モータ電流のみで動作状態を判断しているために、モータ起動時の突入モータ電流(図8(a)参照)で誤動作してしまう虞を有している。この点に対処するために、起動開始からの所定の時間はモータ電流を無視することも提案されているが、起動時からモータロックが生じるような負荷がかかっている時には、上記所定時間の間、モータに過大な電流が流れることになり、破壊にいたる場合もあり得る。 However, since the operation state is determined only by the motor current, there is a risk of malfunction due to the inrush motor current at the time of starting the motor (see FIG. 8 (a)). In order to deal with this point, it has been proposed to ignore the motor current for a predetermined time from the start of startup, but when a load that causes motor lock is applied from the start, In this case, an excessive current flows through the motor, which may lead to destruction.
 また、急激なトリガースイッチ操作でモータ回転速度を急激に高める場合にも突入モータ電流が流れる(図8(b)参照)が、これに反応して自動変速するという誤動作を起こす可能性がある。 In addition, inrush motor current flows even when the motor rotation speed is rapidly increased by a sudden trigger switch operation (see FIG. 8 (b)), but there is a possibility of causing a malfunction of automatic shifting in response to this.
 しかも、モータは温度が上昇するとN-T(回転数-トルク)特性が変化(低下)するために、モータ電流のみで自動切り換えの判断をすると、モータの温度上昇に伴って減速比切り換え時のトルクが徐々に低下してしまい、低速回転での作業時間が長くなって作業速度が低下してしまう。 In addition, since the NT (rotational speed-torque) characteristics change (decrease) when the temperature rises, the automatic switching decision is made only with the motor current. The torque gradually decreases, the work time at low speed rotation becomes longer, and the work speed decreases.
特開2009-78349号公報JP 2009-78349 A 特開2009-56590号公報JP 2009-56590 A
 本発明はこのような点に鑑みなされたものであって、負荷の上昇に伴う減速比の切り換えを安価に且つ適切に行うことができる電動工具を提供することを課題とするものである。 This invention is made in view of such a point, and makes it a subject to provide the electric tool which can perform the change of the reduction ratio accompanying a raise of load cheaply and appropriately.
 本発明は、回転動力源としてのモータと、該モータで回転駆動される出力部との間に、減速比を切り換える変速機を配している電動工具において、上記出力部の駆動に際して負荷の大小に応じて変化する駆動状態のうちの少なくとも2種の駆動状態を検出する駆動状態検出手段と、上記駆動状態検出手段が検出した少なくとも2つの駆動状態が夫々に対して予め設定されている所定条件を共に満たす時に上記変速機に減速比の切換動作を行わせる制御手段とを備えていることに特徴を有している。 The present invention provides a power tool in which a transmission that switches a reduction ratio is arranged between a motor as a rotational power source and an output unit that is rotationally driven by the motor. Driving state detecting means for detecting at least two driving states of driving states that change in accordance with the predetermined condition, and at least two driving states detected by the driving state detecting means are set in advance for each of them And a control means for causing the transmission to switch the reduction ratio when both are satisfied.
 複数の条件を満たさないことには自動変速されないために、単一の条件を満たすだけで自動変速を行う場合に比して、不要なタイミング、あるいは不適なタイミングで自動変速する虞を小さくすることができる。 Since automatic shifting is not performed if multiple conditions are not satisfied, the risk of automatic shifting at unnecessary or inappropriate timing is reduced compared to when automatic shifting is performed only by satisfying a single condition. Can do.
 この場合、前記制御手段は、低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作と、高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作とにおいて、所定条件と比較する駆動状態に異なるものを用いるものであってもよい。 In this case, the control unit compares the reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction gear ratio side to the high reduction gear ratio side and the reduction gear ratio switching operation from the high reduction gear ratio side to the reduction gear ratio side with a predetermined condition. Different driving states may be used.
 また、前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する少なくとも2種の駆動状態として、モータ駆動電流値と、モータ回転数もしくはモータ回転数の増加率を好適に用いることができる。モータ起動時の突入電流だけでなく、急峻なモータ回転数の変化による突入電流によっても誤動作を起こすことがないものを簡便な構成で得ることができる。 Further, as at least two kinds of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means, a motor driving current value and a motor rotation speed or an increase rate of the motor rotation speed can be suitably used. In addition to the inrush current at the time of starting the motor, it is possible to obtain a device that does not cause a malfunction due to an inrush current due to a steep change in the motor rotation speed with a simple configuration.
 また、前記制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ回転数の増加率とが夫々所定条件を共に満たす時に低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を行わせるものを好適に用いることができ、さらにモータ駆動電流値とモータ回転数とが夫々所定条件を共に満たす時に高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作を行わせるものを好適に用いることができる。 Preferably, the control means performs a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side when the motor drive current value and the motor rotation speed increase rate satisfy both predetermined conditions. Further, it is possible to suitably use the one that causes the reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side when the motor drive current value and the motor rotational speed satisfy both predetermined conditions. .
 前記モータもしくは該モータ用のモータ駆動回路の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段を備えて、前記制御手段は上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正するものや、電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段を備えて、前記制御手段は前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正するものであってもよい。 Motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor is provided, and the control means is for switching a reduction ratio according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means. The control unit includes a power source temperature detecting unit that corrects the predetermined condition and detects a temperature of the power source, and the control unit is configured to switch the reduction ratio according to the power source temperature detected by the power source temperature detecting unit. May be corrected.
 前者の場合、作業速度のばらつきを低減し、安定した作業を行うことができる。また、前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値であれば、前記制御手段は前記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出する前記モータ駆動温度の値が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件を高くするものが好ましい。変速時のトルクの低下を防ぐことができ、作業速度の低下を防ぐことができる。 In the former case, variations in work speed can be reduced and stable work can be performed. In addition, if one of the driving states detected by the driving state detecting unit is a motor driving current value, the control unit detects that the motor driving temperature detected by the motor driving temperature detecting unit is higher than a predetermined value. What raises the said predetermined condition with respect to a drive current value is preferable. A decrease in torque at the time of shifting can be prevented, and a decrease in work speed can be prevented.
 後者の場合、電源への負荷を軽減し、電源が電池である場合、電池の劣化を防ぐことができる上に、電池の温度上昇で直ちにモータの強制停止という状態に至らないために、作業を安全に継続することができる。また、前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値であれば、前記制御手段は前記電源温度検出手段が検出する前記電源温度が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件を小さくするものであると、電池への負荷が軽減するとともに温度上昇を制限することができ、電池の劣化の防止及び作業の安全性の確保といった点で好ましいものとなる。 In the latter case, the load on the power source is reduced. When the power source is a battery, the battery can be prevented from deteriorating, and the motor is not immediately stopped due to the temperature rise of the battery. Can continue safely. In addition, if one of the driving states detected by the driving state detecting unit is a motor driving current value, the control unit detects the motor driving current value when the power source temperature detected by the power source temperature detecting unit is higher than a predetermined value. If the predetermined condition is reduced, the load on the battery can be reduced and the temperature rise can be restricted, which is preferable in terms of preventing battery deterioration and ensuring work safety.
 さらには、前記モータもしくは該モータ用のモータ駆動回路の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段と、電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段とを備えている。 Furthermore, motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor, and power supply temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the power supply are provided.
 前記制御手段は上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度と前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度とに応じて前記所定条件を補正するものであってもよく、この時、電源温度が高い場合には、電源温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正をモータ駆動温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正よりも優先していると、電池温度の上昇によるモータ強制停止にいきなり陥ることがなくなるために、作業の安全性の確保という点で有利となる。 The control means may correct the predetermined condition in accordance with the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. In the case of high, if the correction of the predetermined condition according to the power supply temperature is prioritized over the correction of the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature, the motor will not suddenly stop due to an increase in battery temperature. In addition, it is advantageous in terms of ensuring work safety.
 また、上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値と、上記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値のうち、小さい方の補正値を用いるものであってもよい。モータと電池の双方の負担を軽減することができる。 The correction value of the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value, and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value. Among the correction values of the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value, the smaller correction value may be used. The burden on both the motor and the battery can be reduced.
 本発明においては、単一の条件を満たすだけで自動変速を行う場合に比して、不要なタイミング、あるいは不適なタイミングで自動変速してしまう虞を小さくすることができるものであり、このために快適な作業を行うことができる。 In the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of automatic shifting at unnecessary timing or inappropriate timing as compared with the case where automatic shifting is performed only by satisfying a single condition. Can work comfortably.
本発明の実施の形態の一例の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of an example of embodiment of this invention. 同上のブロック図である。It is a block diagram same as the above. モータ特性と温度の関係を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a motor characteristic and temperature. 他例のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of another example. 同上の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement same as the above. 更に他例のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of other examples. 同上の動作を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement same as the above. (a),(b)は共に突入電流についての説明図である。(A), (b) is explanatory drawing about both inrush current.
 以下本発明を図示の実施例に基づいて詳述すると、図2に示す電動工具は、正逆回転自在なモータ10を動力源とする電動ドリルドライバーであり、モータ10の回転出力は、減速比を切り換える変速機能を備えた変速機11を介して出力部12に出力される。図中18は電池パックである。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiment. The electric tool shown in FIG. 2 is an electric drill driver that uses a motor 10 that can freely rotate in the forward and reverse directions, and the rotational output of the motor 10 has a reduction ratio. Is output to the output unit 12 via a transmission 11 having a speed change function. In the figure, 18 is a battery pack.
 上記変速機11は、ソレノイドなどの電磁部材によって減速比の切換が可能なもので、その減速比の切換動作は、制御回路13の制御下で行われる。 The transmission 11 can switch a reduction ratio by an electromagnetic member such as a solenoid, and the reduction ratio switching operation is performed under the control of the control circuit 13.
 この制御回路13は、トリガースイッチ14の操作に応じて上記モータ10の回転制御も司るもので、モータ駆動回路15を通じて上記モータ10の駆動を行う該制御回路13には、モータ10の回転数Nを検出する回転数検出手段16と、モータ駆動電流Iを検出する電流検出手段17とが接続されており、作業負荷に応じて減速比の切換動作を自動で行わせる場合、上記の両検出手段16,17で構成される駆動状態検出手段の検出出力に応じて、制御回路13が変速機11における減速比の切り換えを変速機11に指示する。 The control circuit 13 also controls the rotation of the motor 10 in accordance with the operation of the trigger switch 14. The control circuit 13 that drives the motor 10 through the motor drive circuit 15 has a rotation speed N of the motor 10. Is connected to the current detection means 17 for detecting the motor drive current I. When the reduction ratio switching operation is automatically performed in accordance with the work load, both the detection means described above are used. The control circuit 13 instructs the transmission 11 to switch the reduction ratio in the transmission 11 in accordance with the detection output of the driving state detection means 16, 17.
 今、モータ10の起動時に出力負荷が小さい場合、モータ駆動電流Iは大きくなり、モータ回転数Nの増加率も大きくなる。出力負荷が大きい場合はモータ駆動電流Iは同様に大きくなるものの、モータ回転数Nの増加率は小さく、もしくは0になる。 Now, when the output load is small when the motor 10 is started, the motor drive current I increases and the rate of increase of the motor rotation speed N also increases. When the output load is large, the motor drive current I increases in the same manner, but the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N is small or zero.
 このためにこの電動工具における1チップマイクロコンピュータなどで構成された上記制御回路13は、初期設定で減速比が小さい側(図1中の減速比1)にセットした状態でモータ10を起動し、モータ駆動電流I≧I1(A)かつモータ回転数の増加率≦α1の2つの条件を満たした時に、減速比が大となる側(図1中の減速比2)へ自動変速する。 For this purpose, the control circuit 13 constituted by a one-chip microcomputer or the like in this electric tool starts the motor 10 in a state where the reduction ratio is set to a smaller side (reduction ratio 1 in FIG. 1) in the initial setting, When the two conditions of the motor drive current I ≧ I1 (A) and the motor rotation speed increase rate ≦ α1 are satisfied, the automatic transmission is shifted to the side where the reduction ratio becomes large (the reduction ratio 2 in FIG. 1).
 起動時の負荷が小さく、作業を続けるにつれて徐々に作業負荷が大きくなる作業を行う場合、モータ駆動電流Iが徐々に大きくなるとともにモータ回転数Nは低下するが、モータ駆動電流I≧I1(A)かつモータ回転数Nの増加率≦α1の条件を満たした時点で、制御回路13は変速機11を減速比が大となる側へ自動変速させる。なお、モータ回転数Nの低下は、その増加率を負の値となることもある。 When performing a work in which the load at start-up is small and the work load gradually increases as the work continues, the motor drive current I gradually increases and the motor rotation speed N decreases, but the motor drive current I ≧ I1 (A ) And the rate of increase in the motor rotation speed N ≦ α1, the control circuit 13 automatically shifts the transmission 11 to the side where the reduction ratio becomes larger. Note that the decrease in the motor rotation speed N may cause the increase rate to be negative.
 上記条件で自動変速を行うために、作業者が出力無負荷の状態でトリガースイッチ14をオンし、オフ寸前まで戻す動作を繰り返した場含(前記図8(b)に示す電流が流れる場合)でも、上記α1の値を判定可能な増加率に設定しておけば、突入電流による誤った自動変速切換を行うことはない。 In order to perform automatic shifting under the above conditions, when the operator repeatedly turns on the trigger switch 14 with no output and returns it to the level just before turning off (when the current shown in FIG. 8B flows) However, if the value of α1 is set to an increase rate that can be determined, erroneous automatic shift switching due to inrush current will not occur.
 さらに減速比が大である状態(図1中の減速比3)に切り換えることができる場合(3段変速)は、モータ駆動電流I≧I2(A)かつモータ回転数Nの増加率≦α2の2つの条件を満たした場合に、減速比がより大きい側へ自動変速するようにしておけばよい。なお、I1<I2、α1>α2としているが、切り換えられる減速比の設定によっては異なっていてもよい。 Further, when switching to a state where the reduction ratio is large (reduction ratio 3 in FIG. 1) (three-stage shift), the motor drive current I ≧ I2 (A) and the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N ≦ α2 What is necessary is just to make it carry out automatic transmission to the side where a reduction gear ratio is larger, when two conditions are satisfy | filled. Although I1 <I2 and α1> α2, it may be different depending on the setting of the reduction ratio to be switched.
 また、作業につれて負荷が小さくなる場合は、逆に減速比が小さくなる方向に変速するものとする。作業負荷が小さくなるとモータ駆動電流Iが小さくなり、モータ回転数Nは上昇する。従ってモータ駆動電流I≦I4(A)かつモータ回転数Nの増加率≧α4の条件を満たした場合に低減速比(高速側)に自動変速する。さらに高速側へ変速可能な場合はモータ駆動電流I≦I3(A)かつモータ回転数Nの増加率≧α3の条件を満たした場合に高速側へ自動変速する。なお、I4>I3、α3>α4としているが、この場合も切り換えられる減速比の設定によっては異なっていてもよい。 Also, if the load decreases with the work, the gear is shifted in the direction of decreasing the reduction ratio. When the work load decreases, the motor drive current I decreases and the motor rotation speed N increases. Therefore, when the conditions of the motor drive current I ≦ I4 (A) and the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N ≧ α4 are satisfied, the automatic shift is performed to the reduction speed ratio (high speed side). Further, when shifting to the high speed side is possible, automatic shifting to the high speed side is performed when the conditions of the motor driving current I ≦ I3 (A) and the increase rate of the motor rotation speed N ≧ α3 are satisfied. Although I4> I3 and α3> α4, it may be different depending on the reduction ratio setting to be switched.
 以上のようにモータ駆動電流Iだけでなく、モータ回転数Nもしくはその増加率も変速条件に含めることにより、作業負荷に適した減速比で作業を行うことができるとともに、誤った変速を行ってしまうこともなくて、工具駆動部に過剰な負荷を与えてしまうことを防ぐことができる。 As described above, not only the motor drive current I but also the motor rotation speed N or its increase rate is included in the speed change condition, so that the work can be performed at a reduction ratio suitable for the work load and an erroneous speed change is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the tool driving unit.
 上記実施例においてはモータ回転数Nに関して、その増加率の値で判定を行うようにしているが、回転数Nの値そのものを判定条件としてもよい。特に低減速比(高速側)に変速する場合は増加率で見なくても別の不具合を招く虞がない。図1に示すフローチャートでは、低減速比(高速側)への自動変速条件として、モータ回転数Nの値を用いている。ただし、高減速比(低速側)への自動変速に際しては、単位時間当たりの回転数増加率を用いることが好ましい。突入電流の影響を避けることが容易となるためである。 In the above embodiment, the motor rotation speed N is determined by the value of the increase rate, but the value of the rotation speed N itself may be used as the determination condition. In particular, when shifting to a reduction speed ratio (high speed side), there is no possibility of causing another problem even if the speed is not increased. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 1, the value of the motor rotation speed N is used as the automatic transmission condition to the reduction speed ratio (high speed side). However, it is preferable to use the rate of increase in the number of revolutions per unit time for automatic shifting to a high reduction ratio (low speed side). This is because it becomes easy to avoid the influence of the inrush current.
 ところで、モータ10はその温度が上昇すると図3に示すようにN-T(回転数-トルク)特性が変化(低下)する。したがって、固定のモータ電流値Iで変速のタイミングの判定を行うと、徐々に変速時のトルク値が低下することになる。この場合、徐々に作業速度も遅くなり、作業効率が著しく低下してしまう。 Incidentally, when the temperature of the motor 10 rises, the NT (rotational speed-torque) characteristic changes (decreases) as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the shift timing is determined with the fixed motor current value I, the torque value at the time of shift gradually decreases. In this case, the work speed gradually decreases, and the work efficiency is significantly reduced.
 この点に対しては、図4に示すようにモータ10もしくはモータ駆動回路15の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段19を設け、モータ駆動温度検出手段19が検出したモータ駆動温度Tmの値に応じて制御回路13が減速比切換のための条件値を補正することで、変速時のトルクの低下を防いで作業速度の低下を防止することができる。 For this point, as shown in FIG. 4, a motor drive temperature detection means 19 for detecting the temperature of the motor 10 or the motor drive circuit 15 is provided, and the motor drive temperature Tm detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is set to a value. Accordingly, the control circuit 13 corrects the condition value for switching the reduction ratio, thereby preventing a decrease in torque at the time of shifting and preventing a decrease in work speed.
 たとえばモータ電流Iの値と比較する電流値に対して上記補正を行う場合の一例について記すと、3段階に減速比を切り換えることができるとともに変速のためのモータ電流についての条件値として上述のI1,I2,I3,I4を用いているものにおいて、モータ駆動温度Tmが予め設定してある温度Tm1より低い時には、判定用の電流値I1,I2,I3,I4としてI11,I21,I31,I41を用い、モータ駆動温度Tmが温度Tm1以上で温度Tm2より低い時には、I12,I22,I32,I42を用い、更にモータ駆動温度Tmが温度Tm2以上で温度Tm3より低い時には、I13,I23,I33,I43を用いるのである。なお、Tm3>Tm2>Tm1、I11<I12<I13、I21<I22<I23であり、モータ駆動温度Tmが高くなるにつれて、減速判定電流の値を大きく設定する。低減速比への変速については、I31<I32<I33、I41<I42<I43とする。 For example, a description will be given of an example in which the above correction is performed on the current value to be compared with the value of the motor current I. The reduction ratio can be switched in three stages, and the above-mentioned I1 is set as the condition value for the motor current for shifting. , I2, I3, and I4, when the motor drive temperature Tm is lower than the preset temperature Tm1, I11, I21, I31, and I41 are set as current values for determination I1, I2, I3, and I4. When the motor driving temperature Tm is equal to or higher than the temperature Tm1 and lower than the temperature Tm2, I12, I22, I32 and I42 are used. When the motor driving temperature Tm is equal to or higher than the temperature Tm2 and lower than the temperature Tm3, I13, I23, I33 and I43 are used. Is used. Note that Tm3> Tm2> Tm1, I11 <I12 <I13, I21 <I22 <I23, and the value of the deceleration determination current is set larger as the motor drive temperature Tm increases. For shifting to a low reduction ratio, I31 <I32 <I33 and I41 <I42 <I43.
 図5にこの場合のフローチャートを示す。上記補正はテーブルを設定して行っているが、モータ駆動温度と判定電流の関数式からモータ駆動温度によって判定電流値を変更しても良い。また、モータ駆動温度TmがTm3以上の場合は異常温度とし、モータ駆動を強制的に停止させることで工具の破壊を防ぐことが好ましい。 Fig. 5 shows a flowchart for this case. Although the above correction is performed by setting a table, the determination current value may be changed depending on the motor driving temperature from the function expression of the motor driving temperature and the determination current. In addition, when the motor driving temperature Tm is equal to or higher than Tm3, it is preferable to set the temperature to an abnormal temperature and forcibly stop the motor driving to prevent the destruction of the tool.
 このほか、連続的に作業を行った場合、モータ駆動温度Tmが上昇するだけでなく、電源である電池パック18内の電池温度Tbの上昇も発生する。しかも電池がリチウム電池である場合、温度が上昇することは好ましいことではない。このために、電池温度Tbが高温になれば、減速比を大とすることで作業を続行することができる場合でも、強制的に工具を停止させていたが、これでは作業能率が大幅に低下してしまう。 In addition, when the work is continuously performed, not only the motor driving temperature Tm increases, but also the battery temperature Tb in the battery pack 18 as a power source also increases. Moreover, when the battery is a lithium battery, it is not preferable that the temperature rises. For this reason, if the battery temperature Tb becomes high, the tool is forcibly stopped even when the work can be continued by increasing the reduction ratio, but this greatly reduces the work efficiency. Resulting in.
 このために、図6に示すように、電池の温度を検出する電池温度検出手段(電源温度検出手段)20を設けて、電池温度検出手段20が検出した電池温度Tbの値に応じて制御回路13が減速比切換のための条件値を補正することで、モータ10の負荷を軽くすることにより、電池温度Tbの上昇を抑えることができる。 For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 6, battery temperature detection means (power supply temperature detection means) 20 for detecting the temperature of the battery is provided, and a control circuit is provided according to the value of the battery temperature Tb detected by the battery temperature detection means 20. By correcting the condition value for switching the reduction ratio 13, the load on the motor 10 can be reduced to suppress the increase in the battery temperature Tb.
 たとえば、検出した電池温度Tbが条件値Tb1よりも低い場合は、判定電流値I1~I4を変更しないが、電池温度Tbが条件値Tb1以上で条件値Tb2よりも低い時には、判定電流値I1,I2を小さい値に補正して、減速比が大となる状態に早期に変速する。また電池温度Tbが条件値Tb2以上となれば、モータ10の強制停止を行う。 For example, when the detected battery temperature Tb is lower than the condition value Tb1, the determination current values I1 to I4 are not changed. However, when the battery temperature Tb is equal to or higher than the condition value Tb1 and lower than the condition value Tb2, the determination current values I1 and I1. I2 is corrected to a small value, and the speed is changed to a state where the reduction ratio becomes large. If the battery temperature Tb is equal to or higher than the condition value Tb2, the motor 10 is forcibly stopped.
 このようにすることで、作業を続行しつつ電池の温度上昇を制限することができる。また、電池温度Tbの上昇でモータ10がいきなり停止して作業不能になることがなくなるために、作業を安全に継続することができる。 By doing this, it is possible to limit the temperature rise of the battery while continuing the work. Further, since the motor 10 does not stop suddenly due to the rise in the battery temperature Tb, the work can no longer be disabled, and the work can be continued safely.
 なお、電池温度Tbに応じた補正についても、テーブルを設定して補正することができるほか、電池温度Tbと判定電流の関数式から電池温度Tbによって判定電流値を変更しても良い。 The correction according to the battery temperature Tb can also be corrected by setting a table, and the determination current value may be changed according to the battery temperature Tb from the functional expression of the battery temperature Tb and the determination current.
 図7に示すフローチャートでは、モータ駆動温度Tmと電池温度Tbの両者に応じて条件値(判定電流値)を前記テーブルに基づいて補正している。具体的には電池温度Tb<Tb1の場合は電池温度による補正は行わないものとし、モータ駆動温度Tmで決定される補正値を用いる。しかし、電池温度TbがTb1≦Tb<Tb2の条件を満たす時には、つまり電池温度Tbが高い場合は、モータ駆動温度Tmで決定される補正値ではなく、電池温度Tbに応じて設定されている補正値を用いて減速比の切り変えを行う。大減速比側(低速側)へ自動変速することで、モータ電流値が低下するために電池の温度上昇を制限することができるものであり、電池温度による変速判定値を優先して減速させることにより、作業者は従来のように急に停止して作業不能になることなく作業を安全に継続することができる。電池温度TbがTb2以上となって電池の発熱がある場合はモータ10を強制停止させるのは前記実施例と同じであり、また電池の温度上昇で直ちにモータ10の強制停止という状態に至るものではないために、作業を安全に継続することができる。 In the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, the condition value (determination current value) is corrected based on the table according to both the motor drive temperature Tm and the battery temperature Tb. Specifically, when battery temperature Tb <Tb1, correction based on battery temperature is not performed, and a correction value determined by motor drive temperature Tm is used. However, when the battery temperature Tb satisfies the condition of Tb1 ≦ Tb <Tb2, that is, when the battery temperature Tb is high, the correction set according to the battery temperature Tb, not the correction value determined by the motor driving temperature Tm. Change the reduction ratio using the value. By automatically shifting to the large reduction ratio side (low speed side), the motor current value decreases, so that the battery temperature rise can be limited. As a result, the worker can continue the work safely without stopping suddenly and becoming inoperable. If the battery temperature Tb is equal to or higher than Tb2 and the battery is heated, the motor 10 is forcibly stopped in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the motor 10 is forced to stop immediately when the battery temperature rises. Therefore, the work can be continued safely.
 モータ駆動温度Tmと電池温度Tbの両者に応じて条件値(判定電流値)を補正する場合、モータ駆動温度Tmに応じた補正後の判定電流値と、電池温度Tbに応じた補正後の判定電流値とを個別に導き、両判定電流値のうち、小さい方の判定電流値を用いて変速を行うようにしてもよい。モータ10及び電池パック18の双方の負担を軽減することができ、作業を安全に継続することができる。 When the condition value (determination current value) is corrected according to both the motor driving temperature Tm and the battery temperature Tb, the corrected determination current value according to the motor driving temperature Tm and the corrected determination according to the battery temperature Tb The current value may be derived individually, and the shift may be performed using the smaller determination current value of the determination current values. The burden on both the motor 10 and the battery pack 18 can be reduced, and the operation can be continued safely.
 上記の各例では、減速比自動切り換えのために検出する駆動状態として、モータ電流Iとモータ回転数Nとを用いたが、この他、モータ電流Iとモータ駆動温度Tm、モータ電流Iと電池温度Tb、モータ駆動温度Tmとモータ回転数N、モータ回転数Nと電池温度Tbなどを用いてもよく、さらには上記のうちの3つ以上が夫々予め設定された条件を満たす時に減速比が切り換えられるようにしてもよい。トリガースイッチ14の操作量(引き量)を減速比自動切り換えのために検出する駆動状態の1つとしてもよい。 In each of the above examples, the motor current I and the motor rotation speed N are used as the driving state to be detected for automatic reduction ratio switching. In addition to this, the motor current I and the motor driving temperature Tm, the motor current I and the battery are used. The temperature Tb, the motor driving temperature Tm and the motor rotational speed N, the motor rotational speed N and the battery temperature Tb, etc. may be used. Further, when three or more of the above satisfy the preset conditions, the reduction ratio is It may be switched. The operation amount (pull amount) of the trigger switch 14 may be one of driving states that are detected for automatic reduction ratio switching.
 以上述べたように、電動工具は、モータ10と、出力部12と、変速機11とを備えている。モータ10は、回転動力源を定義する。出力部12は、モータ10によって回転駆動される。変速機11は、モータ10と出力部12との間に配置されている。変速機11は、減速比を切り替えるように構成されている。 As described above, the electric power tool includes the motor 10, the output unit 12, and the transmission 11. The motor 10 defines a rotational power source. The output unit 12 is rotationally driven by the motor 10. The transmission 11 is disposed between the motor 10 and the output unit 12. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio.
 モータ10が出力部12を駆動するとき、モータ10の駆動状態は、モータ10に加わる負荷の大きさに応じて変化する。 When the motor 10 drives the output unit 12, the driving state of the motor 10 changes according to the magnitude of the load applied to the motor 10.
 電動工具は、駆動状態検出手段と、制御手段(制御回路13)とを備える。駆動状態検出手段は、少なくとも2種の駆動状態を検出するように構成されている。2種の駆動状態は、出力部12が駆動されるときに、負荷の大小に応じて変化する駆動状態である。制御手段は、駆動状態検出手段が検出した少なくとも2種の駆動状態がおのおのに対してあらかじめ設定されている所定条件をともに満たすときに、変速機11に減速比の切り替え動作を行わせる。 The electric tool includes drive state detection means and control means (control circuit 13). The drive state detection means is configured to detect at least two types of drive states. The two types of driving states are driving states that change according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven. The control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation when at least two kinds of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means satisfy both predetermined conditions.
 言い換えると、電動工具は、駆動状態検出手段と、制御手段とを備える。駆動状態検出手段は、モータ10の駆動状態を検出するように構成されている。駆動状態検出手段は、少なくとも2種の駆動状態を検出するように構成されている。少なくとも2種の駆動状態のうちの1つは、第1の駆動状態であり、もう1つは、第2の駆動状態である。これにより、駆動状態検出手段は、第1の駆動状態および第2の駆動状態を検出するように構成されている。第1の駆動状態は、出力部12が駆動されるときに、負荷の大小に応じて変化する駆動状態のうちの1つである。第2の駆動状態は、出力部12が駆動されるときに、負荷の大小に応じて変化する駆動状態である。第2の駆動状態は、第1の駆動状態とは異なる。制御手段は、第1の駆動状態が、第1の条件を満たすか否かを認識するように構成されている。制御手段は、第2の駆動状態が、第2の条件を満たすか否かを認識するように構成されている。制御手段は、第1の駆動状態が第1の条件を満たし、かつ、第2の駆動状態が第2の条件を満たしたとき、変速機11に減速比の切り換え動作を行わせるように構成されている。 In other words, the electric tool includes a drive state detection unit and a control unit. The drive state detection means is configured to detect the drive state of the motor 10. The drive state detection means is configured to detect at least two types of drive states. One of the at least two driving states is the first driving state, and the other is the second driving state. Thereby, the drive state detection means is configured to detect the first drive state and the second drive state. The first driving state is one of driving states that change according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven. The second driving state is a driving state that changes according to the magnitude of the load when the output unit 12 is driven. The second driving state is different from the first driving state. The control means is configured to recognize whether or not the first driving state satisfies the first condition. The control means is configured to recognize whether or not the second driving state satisfies the second condition. The control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation when the first drive state satisfies the first condition and the second drive state satisfies the second condition. ing.
 また、制御手段は、低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作と、高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作とにおいて、所定条件と比較する駆動状態に異なるものを用いている。 The control means is a driving state for comparing with a predetermined condition in a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side and a reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side. A different one is used.
 言い換えると、制御手段によって低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作が行われるときに所定条件と比較される駆動状態は、制御手段によって高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作が行われるときに所定条件と比較される駆動状態と異なる。 In other words, the drive state that is compared with the predetermined condition when the speed reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side is performed by the control means is from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side by the control means. This is different from the driving state compared with the predetermined condition when the reduction ratio switching operation is performed.
 また、駆動状態検出手段が検出する少なくとも2種の駆動状態は、モータ駆動電流値と、モータ10の回転数もしくはモータ10の回転数の増加率である。すなわち、第1の駆動状態は、モータ駆動電流値である。第2の駆動状態は、モータ10の回転数もしくはモータ10の回転数の増加率である。 Further, at least two types of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means are a motor driving current value and the number of rotations of the motor 10 or the rate of increase of the number of rotations of the motor 10. That is, the first driving state is a motor driving current value. The second driving state is the number of rotations of the motor 10 or the rate of increase of the number of rotations of the motor 10.
 また、制御手段は、回転数検出手段16を備えている。回転数検出手段16は、モータ10の回転数を検出するように構成されている。制御手段は、回転数検出手段16が検出したモータ10の回転数に基づいて、モータ10の回転数を認識するように構成されている。 Further, the control means includes a rotation speed detection means 16. The rotation speed detection means 16 is configured to detect the rotation speed of the motor 10. The control means is configured to recognize the rotation speed of the motor 10 based on the rotation speed of the motor 10 detected by the rotation speed detection means 16.
 なお、制御手段は、モータ10の回転数の変化率を認識してもよい。この場合、制御手段は、回転数検出手段16を備えている。回転数検出手段16は、モータ10の回転数を検出するように構成されている。制御手段は、回転数検出手段16が検出したモータ10の回転数の変化に基づいて、モータ10の回転数の増加率を認識するように構成されている。 Note that the control means may recognize the rate of change in the rotational speed of the motor 10. In this case, the control means includes a rotation speed detection means 16. The rotation speed detection means 16 is configured to detect the rotation speed of the motor 10. The control means is configured to recognize the rate of increase in the rotational speed of the motor 10 based on the change in the rotational speed of the motor 10 detected by the rotational speed detection means 16.
 また、電動工具は、電流検出手段17を備えている。電流検出手段17は、モータ10を駆動するためのモータ駆動電流を検出するように構成されている。制御手段は、電流検出手段17が検出したモータ駆動電流に基づいて、モータ駆動電流値を検出するように構成されている。 In addition, the electric tool includes a current detection means 17. The current detection means 17 is configured to detect a motor drive current for driving the motor 10. The control means is configured to detect the motor drive current value based on the motor drive current detected by the current detection means 17.
 また、制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ10の回転数の増加率とが、それぞれ所定条件をともに満たすときに、変速機11に低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を行わせる。 Further, the control means switches the reduction ratio from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side in the transmission 11 when the motor drive current value and the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy predetermined conditions. Let the action take place.
 言い換えると、制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ10の回転数の増加率とが、それぞれ所定条件をともに満たすときに、変速機11に、所定の減速比よりも低い減速比から、所定の減速比よりも高い減速比へと、減速比の切換動作を行わせる。 In other words, when the motor drive current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy the predetermined conditions, the control means causes the transmission 11 to change from the speed reduction ratio lower than the predetermined speed reduction ratio to the predetermined speed. The reduction ratio is switched to a reduction ratio higher than the reduction ratio.
 より具体的には、モータ駆動電流値が第1判定電流値以上であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第1の所定の回転数の増加率以下であるとき、制御手段は低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 More specifically, when the motor drive current value is equal to or greater than the first determination current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the rate of increase in the first predetermined rotation speed, the control means The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from the low reduction ratio side to the high reduction ratio side.
 言い換えると、モータ駆動電流値が第1判定電流値以上であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第1の所定の回転数の増加率以下であるとき、制御手段は所定の減速比よりも低い減速比から、所定の減速比よりも高い減速比へと減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 In other words, when the motor drive current value is equal to or greater than the first determination current value and the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed, the control means performs a predetermined deceleration. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a reduction ratio lower than the ratio to a reduction ratio higher than a predetermined reduction ratio.
 さらに詳しく説明すると、変速機が所定の減速比よりも低い減速比を選択している状況下において、モータ駆動電流値が第1判定電流値以上であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第1の所定の回転数の増加率以下であるとき、制御手段は所定の減速比よりも低い減速比から、所定の減速比よりも高い減速比と減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 More specifically, in a situation where the transmission selects a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio, the motor drive current value is equal to or greater than the first determination current value, and the rotation speed of the motor 10 increases. When the rate is equal to or less than the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed, the control means switches the operation of switching between the reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio and the reduction ratio from the reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio. It is configured to be performed.
 なお、第1判定電流値は、例えば電流値I1である。第1の所定の回転数の増加率は、例えば、増加率α1である。 Note that the first determination current value is, for example, the current value I1. The increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed is, for example, the increase rate α1.
 制御手段は、モータ10の起動を開始するとき、低減速比で変速機11を動作させる。 The control means operates the transmission 11 at a reduced speed ratio when starting the motor 10.
 言い換えると、制御手段は、モータ10の起動を開始するとき、変速機11を、所定の減速比よりも低い減速比で動作させる。 In other words, the control means operates the transmission 11 at a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio when starting the motor 10.
 また、制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ10の回転数とがそれぞれ所定条件を共に満たすとき、高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせる。 Further, the control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side when the motor drive current value and the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy predetermined conditions.
 言い換えると、制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ10の回転数とがそれぞれ所定条件を共に満たすとき、所定の減速比よりも高い減速比から、所定の減速比よりも低い減速比へと、減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせる。 In other words, when the motor drive current value and the rotation speed of the motor 10 both satisfy the predetermined conditions, the control means changes from a reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio. The transmission 11 is caused to switch the reduction ratio.
 より具体的には、モータ駆動電流値が第2判定電流値以下であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第2の所定の回転数以上であるとき、制御手段は高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 More specifically, when the motor drive current value is less than or equal to the second determination current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 is greater than or equal to a second predetermined rotation speed, the control means has a high reduction ratio. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from the side to the reduction speed ratio side.
 言い換えると、モータ駆動電流値が第2判定電流値以下であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第2の所定の回転数以上であるとき、制御手段は所定の減速比よりも高い減速比から所定の減速比よりも低い減速比へと減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 In other words, when the motor drive current value is less than or equal to the second determination current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 is greater than or equal to the second predetermined rotation speed, the control means is less than the predetermined reduction ratio. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a high reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio.
 より詳しく説明すると、変速機が所定の減速比よりも高い減速比を選択している状況下において、モータ駆動電流値が第2判定電流値以下であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数が第2の所定の回転数以上であるとき、制御手段は所定の減速比よりも高い減速比から所定の減速比よりも低い減速比へと減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。 More specifically, in a situation where the transmission selects a speed reduction ratio higher than a predetermined speed reduction ratio, the motor drive current value is equal to or smaller than the second determination current value, and the rotation speed of the motor 10 is the first speed. When the rotational speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed of 2, the control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from a reduction ratio higher than the predetermined reduction ratio to a reduction ratio lower than the predetermined reduction ratio. Has been.
 また、第1判定電流値は、第2判定電流値とは異なっていてもよい。 Further, the first determination current value may be different from the second determination current value.
 また、モータ駆動電流値が第2判定電流値以下であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第2の所定の回転数の増加率以上であるとき、制御手段は高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されていてもよい。なお、第1の所定の回転数の増加率は、第2の所定の回転数の増加率と異なっていてもよい。 Further, when the motor drive current value is equal to or less than the second determination current value and the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or greater than the increase rate of the second predetermined rotation speed, the control means is on the high reduction ratio side. May be configured to cause the transmission 11 to perform the operation of switching the reduction ratio from the speed to the reduction speed ratio side. The increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed may be different from the increase rate of the second predetermined rotation speed.
 言い換えると、モータ駆動電流値が第2判定電流値以下であり、かつ、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第2の所定の回転数の増加率以上であるとき、制御手段は所定の減速比よりも高い減速比から所定の減速比よりも低い減速比へと減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。また、第1の所定の回転数の増加率は、前記第2の所定の回転数の増加率とは異なる。 In other words, when the motor drive current value is equal to or less than the second determination current value and the rate of increase in the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or greater than the rate of increase in the second predetermined rotation speed, the control means performs a predetermined deceleration. The transmission 11 is configured to switch the reduction ratio from a reduction ratio higher than the ratio to a reduction ratio lower than a predetermined reduction ratio. Further, the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation number is different from the increase rate of the second predetermined rotation number.
 また、図4に示すように、電動工具は、モータ駆動温度検出手段19を備えていてもよい。モータ駆動温度検出手段は、モータ駆動温度を検出するように構成されている。モータ駆動温度は、モータの温度またはモータの駆動回路の温度である。前記制御手段は上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the electric power tool may include a motor drive temperature detection means 19. The motor drive temperature detecting means is configured to detect the motor drive temperature. The motor drive temperature is the temperature of the motor or the temperature of the motor drive circuit. The control means corrects the predetermined condition for switching the reduction ratio in accordance with the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means.
 また、駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つは、モータ駆動電流値である。制御手段は、モータ駆動温度検出手段19が検出するモータ駆動温度の値が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件を高くする。 One of the driving states detected by the driving state detection means is a motor driving current value. The control means increases the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the value of the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is higher than a predetermined value.
 また、図6に示すように、電動工具は、電源温度検出手段を備えていてもよい。電源温度検出手段は、電源の温度を検出するように構成されている。前記制御手段は、前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正するように構成されている。 Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the electric power tool may include a power source temperature detecting means. The power source temperature detecting means is configured to detect the temperature of the power source. The control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition for switching the reduction ratio in accordance with the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means.
 より詳しくは、電動工具は、電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段を備えている。制御手段は、(a),(b),(c)の3つの条件を満たすとき、低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。(a)の条件は、前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源の温度が第1条件温度よりも低いことである。(b)の条件は、モータ10の駆動電流値が第1判定電流値以上であることである。(c)の条件は、モータ10の回転数の増加率が第1の所定の回転数の増加率以下であることである。 More specifically, the electric tool is provided with power source temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the power source. The control means is configured to cause the transmission 11 to switch the reduction ratio from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side when the three conditions (a), (b), and (c) are satisfied. ing. The condition (a) is that the temperature of the power source detected by the power source temperature detecting means is lower than the first condition temperature. The condition (b) is that the drive current value of the motor 10 is equal to or greater than the first determination current value. The condition (c) is that the increase rate of the rotation speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the increase rate of the first predetermined rotation speed.
 また、制御手段は、(d)、(e),(f)の3つの条件を満たすとき、低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を変速機11に行わせるように構成されている。(d)の条件は、電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度が第1条件温度以上であり、かつ、第2条件温度より低いことである。(e)の条件は、前記モータ駆動電流値が第1補正電流値以上であることである。ここで、前記第1補正電流値は、第1判定電流値よりも低い。(f)の条件は、前記モータ10の回転数の増加率が第1の所定の回転数の増加率以下であることである。 In addition, when the three conditions (d), (e), and (f) are satisfied, the control means causes the transmission 11 to perform a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side. It is configured. The condition (d) is that the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is equal to or higher than the first condition temperature and lower than the second condition temperature. The condition (e) is that the motor drive current value is equal to or greater than the first correction current value. Here, the first correction current value is lower than the first determination current value. The condition (f) is that the rate of increase of the rotational speed of the motor 10 is equal to or less than the rate of increase of the first predetermined rotational speed.
 前記制御手段は、電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度が第2条件温度以上であるとき、制御手段は、前記モータ10の強制停止を行う。 The control means forcibly stops the motor 10 when the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is equal to or higher than the second condition temperature.
 また、駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値である。制御手段は電源温度検出手段が検出する電源温度が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する所定条件を小さくするものである。 Also, one of the drive states detected by the drive state detection means is the motor drive current value. The control means reduces the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value.
 また、モータ駆動温度検出手段19と、電源温度検出手段とを組み合わせることもできる。すなわち、電動工具は、モータ駆動温度検出手段19と、電源温度検出手段とを備える。モータ駆動温度検出手段19は、モータ10の温度を検出するように構成されている。もしくは、モータ駆動温度検出手段19は、モータ10用のモータ駆動回路15の温度を検出するように構成されている。電源温度検出手段は、電源の温度を検出するように構成されている。 Also, the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detection means can be combined. That is, the electric tool includes a motor drive temperature detection means 19 and a power supply temperature detection means. The motor drive temperature detection means 19 is configured to detect the temperature of the motor 10. Alternatively, the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is configured to detect the temperature of the motor drive circuit 15 for the motor 10. The power source temperature detecting means is configured to detect the temperature of the power source.
 制御手段は、モータ駆動温度検出手段19が検出したモータ駆動温度と電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度とに応じて、所定条件を補正するように構成されている。電源温度が高い場合、制御手段は、電源温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正をモータ駆動温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正よりも優先する。 The control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. When the power supply temperature is high, the control unit prioritizes the correction of the predetermined condition according to the power supply temperature over the correction of the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature.
 言い換えると、制御手段は、モータ駆動温度検出手段19が検出したモータ駆動温度と電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度とに応じて、所定条件を補正するように構成されている。電源温度が所定の温度よりも高い場合、制御手段は、モータ駆動温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正を行うことなく、電源温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正をモータ駆動温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正を行う。 In other words, the control means is configured to correct the predetermined condition according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. When the power source temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, the control unit corrects the predetermined condition according to the power source temperature without correcting the predetermined condition according to the motor driving temperature. Correct the conditions.
 また、制御手段は、上記モータ駆動温度検出手段19が検出したモータ駆動温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値と、上記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値のうち、小さい方の補正値を用いてもよい。 The control means includes a correction value for the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means 19 is higher than a predetermined value, and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. Of the correction values of the predetermined condition with respect to the motor drive current value when higher than the predetermined value, the smaller correction value may be used.
 10 モータ
 11 変速機
 12 出力部
 13 制御回路
 14 トリガースイッチ
 15 モータ駆動回路
 16 モータ回転数検出手段
 17 モータ電流検出手段
 18 電池パック
 19 モータ駆動温度検出手段
 20 電池温度検出手段
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Motor 11 Transmission 12 Output part 13 Control circuit 14 Trigger switch 15 Motor drive circuit 16 Motor rotation speed detection means 17 Motor current detection means 18 Battery pack 19 Motor drive temperature detection means 20 Battery temperature detection means

Claims (11)

  1.  回転動力源としてのモータと、該モータで回転駆動される出力部との間に、減速比を切り換える変速機を配している電動工具において、
     上記出力部の駆動に際して負荷の大小に応じて変化する駆動状態のうちの少なくとも2種の駆動状態を検出する駆動状態検出手段と、上記駆動状態検出手段が検出した少なくとも2種の駆動状態が夫々に対して予め設定されている所定条件を共に満たす時に上記変速機に減速比の切換動作を行わせる制御手段とを備えていることを特徴とする電動工具。
    In an electric tool in which a transmission that switches a reduction ratio is arranged between a motor as a rotational power source and an output unit that is rotationally driven by the motor.
    There are drive state detection means for detecting at least two drive states among drive states that change according to the load when the output unit is driven, and at least two drive states detected by the drive state detection means. And a control means for causing the transmission to perform a reduction ratio switching operation when both predetermined conditions are satisfied.
  2.  前記制御手段は、低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作と、高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作とにおいて、所定条件と比較する駆動状態に異なるものを用いていることを特徴とする請求項1記載の電動工具。
    The control means is in a driving state to be compared with a predetermined condition in the switching operation of the reduction ratio from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side and the reduction ratio switching operation from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side. The power tool according to claim 1, wherein different tools are used.
  3.  前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する少なくとも2種の駆動状態は、モータ駆動電流値と、モータ回転数もしくはモータ回転数の増加率であることを特徴とする請求項1または2記載の電動工具。
    3. The electric tool according to claim 1, wherein the at least two kinds of driving states detected by the driving state detecting means are a motor driving current value and a motor rotation speed or an increase rate of the motor rotation speed.
  4.  前記制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ回転数の増加率とが夫々所定条件を共に満たす時に低減速比側から高減速比側への減速比の切換動作を行わせるものであることを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    The control means performs a reduction ratio switching operation from the reduction speed ratio side to the high reduction ratio side when the motor drive current value and the increase rate of the motor rotational speed satisfy both predetermined conditions. The power tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  5.  前記制御手段は、モータ駆動電流値とモータ回転数とが夫々所定条件を共に満たす時に高減速比側から低減速比側への減速比の切換動作を行わせるものであることを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    The control means is characterized in that when the motor drive current value and the motor rotational speed satisfy both predetermined conditions, a switching operation of the reduction ratio from the high reduction ratio side to the reduction speed ratio side is performed. Item 4. The electric tool according to any one of Items 1 to 3.
  6.  前記モータもしくは該モータ用のモータ駆動回路の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段を備えており、前記制御手段は上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正するものであることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    Motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor is provided, and the control means is for switching the reduction ratio according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means. The power tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the predetermined condition is corrected.
  7.  前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値であり、前記制御手段は前記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出する前記モータ駆動温度の値が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件を高くするものであることを特徴とする請求項6記載の電動工具。
    One of the drive states detected by the drive state detection means is a motor drive current value, and when the motor drive temperature value detected by the motor drive temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value, the control means The power tool according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined condition is increased.
  8.  電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段を備えており、前記制御手段は前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度に応じて減速比の切換のための前記所定条件を補正するものであることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    Power supply temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the power supply is provided, and the control means corrects the predetermined condition for switching the reduction ratio in accordance with the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. The power tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:
  9.  前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値であり、前記制御手段は前記電源温度検出手段が検出する前記電源温度が所定値より高い時、モータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件を小さくするものであることを特徴とする請求項8記載の電動工具。
    One of the drive states detected by the drive state detection unit is a motor drive current value, and the control unit detects the predetermined condition for the motor drive current value when the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection unit is higher than a predetermined value. The power tool according to claim 8, wherein the power tool is reduced.
  10.  前記モータもしくは該モータ用のモータ駆動回路の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段と、電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段とを備えており、
     前記制御手段は上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度と前記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度とに応じて前記所定条件を補正するものであるとともに、電源温度が高い場合、電源温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正をモータ駆動温度に応じた前記所定条件の補正よりも優先していることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    Motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor, and power supply temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the power supply,
    The control means corrects the predetermined condition according to the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means and the power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means, and when the power supply temperature is high, the power supply temperature The electric tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the correction of the predetermined condition depending on the motor is prioritized over the correction of the predetermined condition depending on the motor driving temperature.
  11.  前記駆動状態検出手段が検出する駆動状態の1つがモータ駆動電流値であり、
     前記モータもしくは該モータ用のモータ駆動回路の温度を検出するモータ駆動温度検出手段と、電源の温度を検出する電源温度検出手段とを備え、
     前記制御手段は、上記モータ駆動温度検出手段が検出したモータ駆動温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値と、上記電源温度検出手段が検出した電源温度が所定値より高い時のモータ駆動電流値に対する前記所定条件の補正値のうち、小さい方の補正値を用いるものであることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
    One of the drive states detected by the drive state detection means is a motor drive current value,
    Motor drive temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the motor or a motor drive circuit for the motor, and power supply temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the power supply,
    The control means includes a correction value of the predetermined condition for a motor drive current value when the motor drive temperature detected by the motor drive temperature detection means is higher than a predetermined value, and a power supply temperature detected by the power supply temperature detection means. The electric tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a smaller correction value among the correction values of the predetermined condition for the motor driving current value at a higher time is used.
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