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Tool bit having a bimetal tip

US12122019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2023
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 1, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/0035
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool bit includes a drive portion configured to be selectively coupled to a tool and composed of a first material, a shank coupled to the drive portion ad being composed of the first material, and a working end portion configured to engage a fastener. The working end portion includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to the shank and composed of the first material. The second segment is fixed to the first segment at a connection interface and composed of a second material different than the first material. The second segment includes a first portion and a second portion. Solely the second portion engages the fastener when the tool bit drives the fastener.

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