Patent · US Expired

Tool having detachable handle

US6820523B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 2004
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F1/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool includes a handle having a chamber to receive a block of a tool member which is arranged to be rotated and driven by the handle. A control ferrule is engaged onto the handle and includes a catch engageable with the block of the tool member, to detachably secure the tool member to the handle. The block includes a peripheral groove to receive the catch, and to secure the block of the tool member to the handle. The block includes a peripheral rib having a notch to receive the catch, and to allow the catch to be engaged into the peripheral groove of the block via the notch of the peripheral rib.

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