Apparatus for magnetizing and demagnetizing a tool

Details Apparatus for magnetizing and demagnetizing a tool Apparatus for magnetizing and demagnetizing a tool

1991-10-25

1993-10-26

Gaffin, Jeffrey A.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Control circuits for electromagnetic devices

Systems for magnetizing, demagnetizing, or controlling the...

361146, 361149, 335284, H01F 1300

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052571580

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for selectively magnetizing and demagnetizing a small tool, such as a screwdriver, by providing an enclosure having a first opening to receive a tool for magnetizing a desired portion of the tool, and a second opening to receive a tool for demagnetizing a selected portion of the tool. The demagnetizing opening is surrounded by a demagnetizing coil that is directly connected through a first switch with a source of alternating current to provide an alternating magnetic field for demagnetizing a tool inserted into the demagnetizing opening. The magnetizing opening is surrounded by a magnetizing coil that is connected through a second switch with the source of alternating current and through a rectifier circuit to provide a continuous magnetic field for magnetizing a tool inserted into the magnetizing opening. Pilot lights are coupled with the respective magnetizing and demagnetizing loops to indicate when the respective loops are energized. The apparatus is light in weight and is enclosed within a unitary enclosure with a carrying handle for convenience.

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