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Extension to a driver tool

US6389931B1 · kind B1 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2000
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/0021
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extension between a driving tool and a driven member which has a hollow body with external gear teeth on one end which is releasably retained in the driving tool. The second end of the body has internal teeth which cooperate with external teeth on the driven member. Also, in the second end of the body is a retaining ring to releasably retain the member to be driven. A sleeve is slidingly received in the body. The sleeve is longitudinally slidable within the body from a first position in which the sleeve is slid fully inwardly to eject the driven member and a second position in which the sleeve is slid outwardly from the body when the driven member is inserted.

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