Lockable drive socket adapter
US11179831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B21/007
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lockable adapter is configured to selectively couple a drive socket to a power tool. The lockable adapter includes a shaft configured to couple the lockable adapter to the power tool for the power tool to rotate the lockable adapter about an axis, a drive member movable along the axis relative to the shaft, and a retaining member supported by the drive member. The drive member is configured to interface with the drive socket to support the drive socket on the lockable adapter. When the lockable adapter is in a locked state, a portion of the retaining member protrudes beyond a surface of the drive member such that the retaining member is configured to secure the drive socket to the drive member. When the lockable adapter is in an unlocked state, the retaining member is configured to allow for removal of the drive socket from the drive member.
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