Horizontal lever actuated chuck
US6079917A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/306608
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary power tool is provided having a remotely actuated chuck device. The chuck includes an outer sleeve member that is axially movable relative to the drive spindle between a gripping and release position. A sleeve actuating device is provided having a first member engaged with the outer sleeve member and which extends generally radially outward from the drive spindle or chuck. The first member is movable in a direction so as to move the outer sleeve member between the gripping position and release position. The sleeve actuating device includes an actuator member configured with the first member to move the first member upon an external force being applied thereto. The actuator member is generally perpendicular to the axis of the drive spindle and may be limited in length to be confined in the perimeter of the casing. In this manner, an operator can move the chuck device between the gripping release positions at a location remote from the chuck device and drive spindle.
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