Modular tool system
US6000299A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G1/063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular tool system includes a tool head, a handle, and an intermediate piece disposed therebetween. The handle includes a first pin for coupling the handle to the intermediate piece and the intermediate piece includes a second pin for coupling the intermediate piece to the tool head. The first and second pins each include a splined portion for engaging splined orifices in the handle and intermediate pieces, respectively, and a shank for removably engaging shank-receiving orifices in the intermediate piece and the tool head, respectively. When the shanks are engaged with their respective shank-receiving orifices, the handle can be moved along the first pin to selectively lock the handle to the intermediate piece and the intermediate piece can be moved along the second pin to selectively lock the intermediate piece to the tool head. The handle can also be moved along the first pin to selectively unlock the handle for rotational movement about the pin relative to the intermediate piece and the intermediate piece can be moved along the second pin to unlock the intermediate piece for rotational movement about the pin relative to the to the tool head. If desired, the intermediate piec…
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