A vibratory rammer includes an upper mass, a lower mass coupled to the upper mass, a longitudinal axis extending centrally through the upper mass and the lower mass, and a handle coupled to the upper mass with a handle vibration dampening mechanism that is configured to attenuate vibration transmitted to the handle. The handle is configured to support a user interface on a first side of the longitudinal axis. A motor is coupled to the upper mass and a drive mechanism is operably coupled to the motor and the lower mass. The drive mechanism configured to move the lower mass in a reciprocating manner. A battery provides power to the motor and is coupled to the upper mass with a battery vibration dampening mechanism that is configured to attenuate vibration transmitted to the battery. The battery positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis opposite the first side.

A vibratory rammer includes an upper mass, a lower mass coupled to the upper mass, a longitudinal axis extending centrally through the upper mass and the lower mass, and a handle coupled to the upper mass with a handle vibration dampening mechanism that is configured to attenuate vibration transmitted to the handle. The handle is configured to support a user interface on a first side of the longitudinal axis. A motor is coupled to the upper mass and a drive mechanism is operably coupled to the motor and the lower mass. The drive mechanism configured to move the lower mass in a reciprocating manner. A battery provides power to the motor and is coupled to the upper mass with a battery vibration dampening mechanism that is configured to attenuate vibration transmitted to the battery. The battery positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis opposite the first side.

The present invention relates to a method for the layer-by-layer filling and compaction of cohesive building materials, in particular of cohesive earth building materials, in at least one borehole near the surface, wherein the cohesive building material is introduced into the at least one borehole and is compacted layer-by-layer using a conveying device comprising a stuffing piston driven by means of a push chain drive.

The present invention relates to a method for the layer-by-layer filling and compaction of cohesive building materials, in particular of cohesive earth building materials, in at least one borehole near the surface, wherein the cohesive building material is introduced into the at least one borehole and is compacted layer-by-layer using a conveying device comprising a stuffing piston driven by means of a push chain drive.

A compacting tool includes an upper mass, a lower mass coupled to the upper mass, a driving axis extending centrally through the upper mass and the lower mass, a motive source supported by the upper mass, the motive source including an output shaft, a battery configured to provide power to the motive source, a handle coupled to the upper mass, a user interface supported by the handle and configured to receive an input to control the motive source, and a drive mechanism configured to convert rotational movement of the output shaft to reciprocating movement of the lower mass. The drive mechanism includes a multi-stage transmission operatively coupled between the output shaft of the motive source and the lower mass.

A compactor includes a plate and an electric motor coupled to the plate and configured to impart vibration thereto. The electric motor including a stator and a rotor defining a rotational axis and having a center of mass that is not intersected by the rotational axis.

A work machine includes a working device for generating a working motion; an electric motor for driving the working device; an electric energy storage device for supplying the electric motor with electric current; and a cooling device for cooling the energy storage device. The cooling device comprises at least one fan device for generating a cooling air flow which can be directed over the energy storage device. At least one temperature sensor is provided for detecting a temperature, and a control device is provided for controlling the fan device as a function of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

A work machine includes a working device for generating a working motion; an electric motor for driving the working device; an electric energy storage device for supplying the electric motor with electric current; and a cooling device for cooling the energy storage device. The cooling device comprises at least one fan device for generating a cooling air flow which can be directed over the energy storage device. At least one temperature sensor is provided for detecting a temperature, and a control device is provided for controlling the fan device as a function of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

A compacting power tool comprising: a housing; a motor mounted within the housing; a reciprocating drive mechanism coupled to the motor, wherein reciprocating drive mechanism comprises a reciprocating piston movable between a first position and a second position; a compacting foot coupled to the reciprocating drive mechanism and configured to reciprocate and engage a surface to be compacted when the motor is operating; and a controller configured to cause the motor to provide a first torque when the reciprocating piston is moving from the first position to the second position and to provide a second torque when the reciprocating piston is moving from the second position to the first position, wherein the first torque is greater than the second torque.

A compacting power tool comprising: a housing; a motor mounted within the housing; a reciprocating drive mechanism coupled to the motor, wherein reciprocating drive mechanism comprises a reciprocating piston movable between a first position and a second position; a compacting foot coupled to the reciprocating drive mechanism and configured to reciprocate and engage a surface to be compacted when the motor is operating; and a controller configured to cause the motor to provide a first torque when the reciprocating piston is moving from the first position to the second position and to provide a second torque when the reciprocating piston is moving from the second position to the first position, wherein the first torque is greater than the second torque.