Axially repositionable adapter for use with a ratchet assembly
US6038946A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/0021
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axially repositionable adapter for use with a ratchet assembly for providing telescoping and axial repositioning of an overall length of the adapter. A first elongate member includes a first tool bit engaging end and a second open end which defines a hollowed and axially extending interior. A second elongate member includes a first end which is mounted in a telescoping and axially inserting manner within the axially extending interior of the first elongate member and a second socket wrench engaging end. The first and second elongate members can also be reversed so that the first member is an inner member and the second member is a telescopically attached outer member. A plurality of individual apertures are formed along a selected surface of the second elongate member and are arranged in axially and spaced apart fashion. A lever mechanism is mounted to the first elongate member and includes a detent which seats within a selected one of the individual apertures in the second elongate member to maintain the first and second members in an interlocking position. A spring biases the detent in the locked position and is counteracted by a trigger which is depressed to unseat the detent…
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