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Tool extender and tool assembly

US6382885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 2000
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/957
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool extender and tool assembly is provided. The tool includes a shank extending from a working portion. The shank includes a bushing, a first guide portion, an externally threaded portion, and a second guide portion arranged successively in a direction away from the working portion. The tool extender includes a first end and a second end. The tool extender includes a substantially cylindrical bore in which the shank is receivable up to the bushing, the bushing abutting against a forward edge of the tool extender at the first end. The bore includes a first internal guide portion, an internally threaded portion for mating with the externally threaded portion, and a second internal guide portion arranged successively in a direction toward the second end of the tool extender.

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