Patent · US Expired

Bit holder with impact release mechanism

US4619567A · kind A · utility

6Cited by
3References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1984
Grant dateOct 28, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 11, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30952
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bit holder for automatic printed circuit board drilling machines, the bit holder incorporating a snap ring as a retaining mechanism that releases under abnormally high impact conditions to prevent damage to the bit holder parts.

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