Tool having rotatable driving head
US6871569B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G1/063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool includes a handle having a cavity to slidably receive a latch, and a driving head having a shank rotatably secured to the handle with a shaft. The shank includes a number of depressions formed in an outer peripheral portion and extended into the cavity of the handle. The latch includes a stem having a reduced outer diameter and includes an actuator to selectively engaged into either of the depressions of the shank of the driving head. A spring may bias the actuator to engage into either of the depressions of the shank of the driving head, and to adjustably secure the driving head to the handle at selected angular position.
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