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Motor-operated tool

US5180261A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1991
Grant dateJan 19, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/95
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor-operated tool is provided for tool sockets revolving about an axis, in particular for drills or spanners. The tool comprises a tool head containing a drive spindle. The drive spindle comprises a driving opening for a drive shank of the tool socket and a plurality of ball elements for engaging a part of the drive shank to lock it in the driving opening. The ball elements preferably are adapted to lock the drive shank in the driving opening automatically and to be released by a suitable mechanism. The tool socket is designed as a drill chuck and is provided with key elements for actuating the mechanism.

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